I guess I could call myself a dabbler - you know, someone who has had a go at too many different things but never really managed to 'master' a skill. I've tried to learn to play several instruments, I've given quite a few sports a try, I've dabbled in cooking, Danish and, as you can see, blogging, but I don't seem to have the courage and the determination to keep going at it and carry the task through successfully. So, in case I decide to give some other skill a try, I'd really like you to give us some tips on how to do ... whatever you are good at.
Check out this web if you are willing to learn something new and send us your advice as a comment below. Who knows, I might finally find my skill!
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Hi everyone, here are my tips:
The best way to go out on a first date is to be yourself, not to be nervous and not to have any expectatios or hopes.
On the other hand, the best way to get over a love rejection is to flirt all the time, to laugh as much as you can, to have much more fun by meeting friends or making new ones and to think that they don't deserve being next to a person as wonderful as you are.
The best way to hitchhike would be not to do it alone but with someone big, strong or witty enough to overawe or intimidate if necessary. If not, and I think this is most likely, to show gratitude by telling jokes or making small talk is a good idea.
To end, and this advice is for all those who haven't learned to swim yet, the best way to learn to do it is not to be afraid of water, to manage to keep your head above the water by trying not to be out of your depth.
Lucía
In my opinion, the best way to learn to play an istrument is by taking lessons. You can also learn to by yourself, but the teacher will correct your positions and misktakes, and it´s very helpfull. I think that it´s very important to know how to read music too. Then, it´s just a matter of practice. The more you play, the better you´ll do it. You mustn´t give up early because, at first it will sound terrible, but step by step you will improve.
Hi! I'm Vanesa and another thing that I think is that the best way to learn to drive is to be patient. You have to practice a lot because at first it could be really difficult and if you're a little clumsy maybe you'll have to make a big effort.
There are many important things that you must learn about it, like the fact that you're not alone on the road and that's why, you have to pay attention to the other drivers, because it can be dangerous if you don't do it. Also, you'll have to understand the traffic signals and the traffic lights. This way, you'll be able to drive on the road correctly, safely and confidently.
The best way to learn how to play the clarinet is by going to some lessons and trying out everything you learn in the lessons. It's important to be patient because it's not easy, you must persevere if you want to play perfectly. Even if you get bored, it's important ot to give up, it takes some time.
Hi everyone! I can´t give you any tips hardly on anytghing you are asking for because I am a dabbler too. I have many hobbies because I get bored doing just only one but I think that when doing an activity or hobby inside the house, it is important that the space is functional, homely and should make you to feel comfortable. It should be a place where you can stay for hours doing whatever you prefer.
To redecorate a room without changing the forniture and investing little money, you can change the colors on the walls and decorative accesories, such as cushions, rugs, curtains, bedcovers ...
An easy way to begin with is thinking about the colors you like or inspire something to you, you can have a look at the clothes you have and to the colors you love and the ones you feel comfortable with. In order to use the colors with harmony, we can use the color wheel because it is the simplest way to get it right with the combinations. Complementary colors always combine with each other and will give a happy feeling (for example violet-yellow, green-red or orange-blue) and analog colors will give a softer touch to the decoration (for example light blue, turquoise and navy blue). If you limit the palette to three colors, it is a sure way to achieve a harmonious space. And a trick to combine the colors is using the rule of 60-30-10, with this aim you will give more importance to a dominant color (for example 60% gray in walls), we will give 30% to a secondary color (like the blue on upholstery) and 10% to shock with the complements, for example red cushions.
If you aren´t very daring, neutral colors are a safe bet and don´t have to be boring. A trick could be to add black color because this color clarifies and makes other colors in the room stand out, and you can use it in less proportion to give a touch, or you can use it in a high proportion to create a dramatic effect. The grey color, for instance, is very adaptable, it goes well with soft colors and indeed with exciting colors. The accessories could be a warm color to get a vibrant space.
Also, something very important in the room is that it is tidy and there is a place for everything and everything is on its place! To redecorate a room is an opportunity for recycling objects you do not use but you don´t want to throw away, so we can give them to those who you know will give it a good use. The same applies to you, you can use and reuse something that someone does not want and thus give it a new life.
If you don´t want to follow any rules as regards the colors or any other change you want to do in your space, like painting everything in red or hanging a hammock on the walls of the living-room, go ahead!! it is about reflecting your personality in the room and your own style, but the most important thing is that YOU are comfortable. The rules are made to skip them!
Hi everyone!
What is the best way to lose weight?
In my opinion, the best way to lose weight is to do it relativaly quickly and safely, so it is very important to take into account what many experts say, for example, lose weight gradually because if you do it too fast, you will lose muscle instead of fat. On the other hand it is very important to avoid fad diets and other products. Especially, the most important thing you have to keep in mind is to work with a doctor because you have to stay healthy and get the nutrients that you need.
Also, you can follow some tips, like cut down on added sugars, eat something more often, 5-6 times a day; have an eating plan or do exercise to stay fit.
If I had to give someone advise about how to learn to cook, I would begin by saying that It's easy if you set yourself increasingly difficult goals. It's better if you start cooking simple dishes; I mean, try to make an omelette before you decide to make a rissotto.
The most important thing is to enjoy it, challenge yourself and think that mistakes help us learn. Don't give up.
There are also many recipe books that explain step by step how to cook wathever you want. Let's cook
Wow! Thanks a lot for all your comments! I'm sure we can all learn a lot and benefit from each other's knowledge and experiences. I'll definitely give some of your tips a try.
Learning English.
The best way to learn English or another language, is by living in a country where they use that language, because you will be surrounded by sounds and words all the time. You should use that language all the time too.
Of course, you shouldn’t speak your mother tongue with other people because you would learn slowlier.
In my opinion, living two or three years in another country for learning a new language is enough. Therefore, it’s very important to start learning a language when you are young, because you have more time and less responsibilities.
I regret not doing it when I could have done it.
My first advice to learn something is that you should like it a lot. I mean,the more you like it, the sooner you´ll learn, as you are going to repeat many times many things,if you aren´t really into the subject it´s more than likely that you´ll give up after a short time.
Once I´ve said this, you must begin by finding a good teacher near where you live. You have to read a lot of about it, you have to watch as many documentaries as you can on TV or online, you should talking with people interested in the subject. You can download podcast and later listen to them on you way home or at work. I know, I know, you´re going to look a bit obsessive, but it doesn´t matter. Let me tell you something:
"Practise makes perfect"
Hi! I'm Ana and the best way to learn to play an instrument is to practice a lot.
You have to love the instrument you have chosen and make it yours. The instrument might be a part of you. You must have an excellent knowledge of all the components, its parts, its benefits and you'll get great results.
However, there are also requirements like having a good teacher, to go to class and to practice what you've learnt in class outside of class everytime you can.
Hi, I'm Tamara
What's the best way to learn to drive a car?
Learning to drive is easy if you like it. You have to invest many hours in it because you will have to study a lot and practice a lot.
First of all, you will have to start learning the highway laws. There is an exam with thirty questions and you will pass it if you make less than three mistakes. It's important to get used to this kind of exams. If you want to be good at doing multiple choice exams, you will have to keep studying up.
To get better at driving is important to be calm and learn with a good teacher.
Finally, there is a driving test with the car when you will have to put your skills to the test.
Tamara
I'm going to talk about cooking skills. I think the first thing you have to learn is the vocabulary. You have to know what the name of the ingredients is and the tools you are going to use while you're cooking. Secondly, you need to not be afraid of hot oil. And finally, you have to know the recipe and the cooking times and do it well.
Hi everyone! I'm Sara.
It takes you a long time to learn new skills for any activity. It's important you choose a hobbie that you love because you'll have to spend a lot of time in it. At the same time, you have to acept your limits and your virtues. After taking some lessons you'll be manage to know if you'll be able to get that goal. However, if you are sure you want to get to know it, just do it. You can do whatever you want as long as you try again and again. Don't give up and stand up when you fell down. Listen to your matters, to your teacher, read about it and think how you can improve.
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