In these times of lockdown, let not your mind be locked! Open the windows in your brain, and see something new!
Day 3 and already bored? Netflix done and tired of whatsapp forwards? Use your phone now to do something new! Here's a list of 5 verified websites/channels which can help you learn new things, from the comfort of your couch:
TED is a revolutionary concept wherein experts from various fields talk on a topic for a short speech. It's absolutely new ideas and new content, made to keep people thinking and on their toes. Do watch out for Bill Gates' speech on the current coronavirus pandemic.
TED TalksYes you heard that right! Spotify is not just a music streaming app, but also has many educational podcasts which one can listen to whenever free. One of them is the Curiosity Daily Podcast. Use this link and listen to something new everyday!
Curiosity Daily PodcastOkay so now that you have 20 days (atleast) in your hand, can they be used to get another degree or two? Yes! Join any course on the following websites and earn a certificate in either AI or French or even Epidemiology! If you plan to write TOEFL/IELTS/GRE, the courses on edX are amazingly comprehensive!
CourseraNew to cooking? Wanted to become a pro at photography? Thought of wiping the dust off the guitar and making some music? Here's a website for you. Skillshare lets you learn tricks and tips from the masters of the trade in simple videos. Sign in and discover a world of skills to be learnt.
SkillshareAlways dreamt of going to the Louvre in Paris? You still can go! But how, with the world on lockdown? No need to book a ticket, just press on the given link and go on a virtual tour of the museum's many exhibits:
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