100 Amazing How-To Sites to Teach Yourself

Anything
Learning new skills and expanding your knowledge doesnt have to cost you an arm and a leg.
There are loads of free resources on the Web that can help you find instructional videos, tutorials
and classes to learn a wide variety of skills from fixing basic car problems to speaking another
language. With 100 sites to choose from, youre bound to find something here that will help you
learn just about anything you could want.
General Tutorials
These sites offer a wide range of tutorials and videos.
1. Expert Village: One of the biggest how-to sites on the Web, this site is home to hundreds

of thousands of videos on an infinitely broad spectrum of topics.

2. LearnThat.com: With categories like business, finance, home repair, and computers and

tech, this site has plenty of classes for avid learners.

3. Koonji: With tutorials that are extremely easy to follow, this site will make it simple to

learn just about anything.

4. SuTree: Whether you want to learn new skills or share some of your own, you can do

both on this video how-to site.

5. VideoJug: With great videos on topics as diverse as doing well on the SAT and knitting a

scarf, youll be able to find just what youre looking for here.
6. FindTutorials.com: This huge collection of tutorials contains listings for education,

hobbies and DIY projects around the house.

7. TrickLife: Want to make your life better? This site is home to numerous tutorials to help

improve your home, your body and your personal well-being.

8. Instructables: This site offers a wide range of video tutorials where users can showcase

all their valuable skills.

9. MyTutorials: Search through the tutorials on this site to find just what youre looking to

learn.
10. Tutorial Ninjas: From investing to getting healthy, youll find loads of tutorials here.
11. Hodder Education: Check out this site for a range of self-learning opportunities in

sports, music, health and more.

12. Sofia: Promoting free sharing of intellectual assets, this site offers several free courses in

programming, typography and geography.

13. I Can Learn Anything: Pay this site a visit to get access to a wide range of social

learning resources.
14. Wikiversity: With over 10,000 free learning resources, youll find tons of great

instructional materials here.

Around the House
Want to know how to fix that broken cabinet or hang up some great wallpaper? These sites are all
about helping you learn how to fix things around the house, on your car or even learn a new
hobby.
15. Make Magazine: If youre looking to turn your old laptop into something cool, or find

new and inventive ways to spruce up your home, youll find loads of ideas on this site.
16. What the Craft: With a little instruction from this site you can create hand-tailored
clothes or great new pillows for your couch.
17. Skillvids: Save money on costly home repairs by learning how to do them yourself on

this site.
18. Jonko Online Auto Repair: Here, youll find some instructional help on fixing all the

little things that can go wrong with your car.

19. DoItYourself.com: Whether youre trying to sell your home or manage your finances,

youll find some helpful guidance here.

20. Fix Expert: Learn some of the basics of car maintenance and repair from this site.
21. Easy2DIY: Want to know how to lay carpet? Fix your leaky dishwasher? Youll find that

and more here.

22. Free DIY Tutorials: Visit this site to learn how to construct a range of sewing and

crafting projects.
23. The Bicycle Tutor: Why pay someone to fix your bike when you can do it yourself? This

site can teach you how.

24. Grovetech PC Repair and Maintenance: Check out this site to learn how to do some

basic PC repairs like adding additional RAM and cleaning off all those nasty viruses.
25. ReadyMade: This site can help you learn to build things you never knew you could do

on your own.
26. Hack a Day: Embrace your creative side with these hacks that help you learn to reuse the

junk around your house in cool new ways.

27. Howtopedia: With loads of tips on how to make your DIY projects greener, this site will

help you make your home and the earth a little better at the same time.
Business and Management

If you feel like youre seriously lacking on business and management skills at work, no need to
worry. These sites can help you learn the basics and get your career on track.
28. KnowThis?: Boost your marketing skills by taking one of the tutorials offered through

this site.
29. Leadership Training Tutorials: Like the name suggests, these free tutorials are all about
helping you bring out your leadership skills.
30. Laynetworks: Those who want to learn more about great management skills can find

tutorials galore here.

31. Website 101: If youre an entrepreneur who doesnt know much about running a business

online, this site is home to loads of tutorials that can help you understand what it takes to
establish a great web presence.
32. Business Tutorials: Whether you want to start your own business or need a little

guidance once you have, this site will provide all kinds of helpful tutorials.
33. Passion for Business Learning: Learn more about business skills from management to

finance on this site.

34. Business Balls: While the name might be silly, the site offers some serious advice and

information on improving management and business skills.

35. ComputerWeekly: Those in the IT field should take advantage of this sites free weekly

webinars to stay up-to-date on the latest information and developments.

36. TechOnline: Designed with electronics professionals in mind, this site has dozens of

great tech-focused tutorials.

37. Change Management: Here youll find instructional materials to improve your skills in

leadership and management.

Language and Writing
Those who want to learn a new language, improve their writing skills or just learn more about
literature will be well-served by these instructional sites.
38. BBC Languages: With numerous languages to choose from, this site offers visitors some

really valuable free language learning materials.

39. Project Gutenberg: Catch up on reading the classics with the free e-books offered here.
40. Teach Yourself Japanese: Whether youre learning for business or pleasure, this site

offers all kinds of resources for Japanese language learners.

41. Literature.org: The extensive library of free material on this site makes it cheap and

easy to read up on just about any subject.

42. Bibliomania: With free books and study guides to go along with them, youll not only be

able to read the classics but get help understanding them as well.
43. LookLex: Here youll be able to learn the basics of the Arabic language with free audio

tutorials.
44. American Sign Language Browser: If youve ever wanted to learn ASL youll find a

number of resources here that can get you started.

45. Learn Spanish: As one of the most widely-spoken languages in the world, theres no

better time than now to start learning Spanish.

46. Writers Resource Center: This site is home to loads of support and information on

writing better fiction.

47. Paradigm Online Writing Assistant: Need some help writing? Youll find instructional

articles here.
Technology
These tech-focused sites offer help to both technophiles and beginners alike.
48. actDEN: Never learned how to use Microsoft Excel? Now you can with free tutorials on

this site, offering education on a number of computer programs.

49. How-to Geek: From setting up to fixing problems, this site will help you learn to get
your gadgets up and running.
50. W3Schools: Learn just about anything you could want to know about Web design and

development from the large number of tutorials on this site.

51. KillerSites: Here youll find loads of free info on web design and hosting.
52. Productivity Portfolio: Are you really not good with technology? Here youll find

tutorials designed just for you, with simple 5-minute lessons on the basics of programs
like Outlook and Firefox.
53. Tweako: This site is home to numerous tutorials focused on technology, programming

and the net.

54. Vista4Beginners: Many people find Vista hard to navigate, and if youre one of them

you can find help on this site, filled with great tutorials.
55. Digital Arts: From tips on using Photoshop to what it takes to make great web designs,

this site will help you embrace the creative side of technology.
56. InPictures: With tutorials that come complete with visual representations of how to do

everything, this site is perfect for the visual learner.

57. N Design Studio: This site is focused on Dreamweaver and Illustrator, providing a wide

range of tutorials.

58. NetTuts: Check out this site if youre in need of a little help with a web development

project or want to learn more about programming on the internet.

59. Geekpedia: Here youll find tutorials on just about every programming language you

could want to learn.

60. MuppetLabs: Programmers and aspiring geeks alike can find numerous tutorials here on

languages like C++ and Perl.

Math
Many people struggle to understand mathematical concepts. These sites offer help and
instruction no matter what level youre on.
61. S.O.S. Mathematics: Check out this site to find tutorials and worksheets to help you

learn more about math and get a little practice applying it.
62. MathVids: If youd rather learn from videos, the instructional ones provided here will be
helpful to you, offering explanation of a wide variety of math issues.
63. Math Cracker: Get a little help on math subjects from the basics of algebra to the

intricacies of calculus with a variety of helpful tutorials.

64. Real World Math: Think your math teacher was full of it when he said youd actually

use the math youre learning? This site applies all kinds of math to real situations, making
it easier for many to see how it might be valuable.
65. Math for Morons Like Us: Even the smartest people can sometimes forget their

multiplication tables, but if you feel especially weak in math you may want to check out
this site. It breaks down even complicated ideas into easy to understand lessons.
66. Math.com: With some great tools and a variety of tutorials on algebra, geometry,

trigonometry and more, this site has loads to offer learners.

67. MathTools: If youre using MATLAB you can get some information on how to better

use the program and understand whats going on with these free tutorials.
68. Pauls Online Math Notes: This professor wants to help you learn math, and offers

notes, lessons and more.

69. Visual Calculus: The modules on this site are designed to help you see visually how

calculus works, an easier way to learn for many who struggle to understand abstract
concepts without illustration.
70. PurpleMath: Visit this site to find notes, tutorials and lessons on a variety of math

subjects.
Science

Learn more about the amazing world around you from its chemical makeup to the processes
going on in your own body with these helpful sites.
71. The Chem Team: Learn the basics of chemistry with the tutorials and lessons provided

by this site.
72. Get Body Smart: With interactive animations and activities, this site makes it fun to
learn about how the body works inside and out.
73. The Physics Zone: You can get a better grasp on concepts like magnetism and motion

with this site that offers instruction on the theoretical and mathematical aspects of
physics.
74. The Life Wire: Here youll find a number of animations and tutorials that are designed

to help you learn more about biology, even the stuff that may have confused you before.
75. Geology Rocks: The earth may seem like a stable, static entity but its always changing

and moving. Check out this site to learn more about these processes and the ground under
your feet.
76. NASA: If Earth isnt your thing, take to the heavens with videos, photos, articles and

podcasts all about the stars, planets and what lies beyond.
77. Inner Body: Check out this site to learn a bit about the circulatory system and find out

just how that cheeseburger is clogging your arteries.

78. Exploratorium: Also called the Museum of Science, Art and Human Perception, youll

find lessons here on everything from how music works to the effects of global warming.
79. Science A-Go-Go: This site is a great place to learn about the latest and greatest

scientific discoveries. You can take to the discussion forums as well if youd like to
debate any topic.
80. The Why Files: If youve ever wondered why or how a news story about science is true

or want to learn more about everyday science, check out this site.
Creativity
These lesson-filled sites offer a chance to learn more about art, music and digital creativity.
81. Berklee Shares: Here youll get access to loads of free Strobist: Check out this blog and

its tutorials to learn the basics of lighting in photography.

82. Teoria: On this site youll find a number of music-related tutorials and lessons to help

you better understand music theory.

83. Digital Arts: Need a little creative inspiration? This site can help you out and help you

better learn to use your digital art tools.

84. PSDTUTS: Whether you use PhotoShop to touch up your drawings or to make

completely digital works of art, youll find helpful tutorials here.

85. Photography Mentor: Join this site to get educational videos for your computer or

iPhone to learn more about digital photography.

86. E-Chords: The video tutorials on this site can help you learn to totally shred on the

guitar or bass.
87. DrumBum: If drums are more your style, these tutorials and lessons will help you master

a variety of types of music.

88. Music Theory: Ricci Adams teaches the basics of music theory and notation with lessons

and tutorials on this site.

89. Computer Music Products: Want to make and distribute music right from your

computer? This site can teach you how.

90. Dueys Drawings: If youve always been envious of those who can draw and paint, give

this instructional site a visit for lessons on how you can improve your skills.
91. Video-Tutes: Learn a number of useful things about shooting and editing videos from the

instructional tutorials on this site.

History
Expand your knowledge of the past with these history sites that contain info, photos and lessons
on numerous topics.
93. Archive.org: With links to information on the history of music, documents and even the

Internet, this site is a one-stop-shop for learning.

94. Library of Congress: With numerous digitally archived photos, documents and

manuscripts, as well as a few wholly online exhibits, youll find a wealth of great
information on this site to help you learn about American history.
95. The Rosetta Project: No matter what language you want to learn about, still spoken or

long dead, youll find its history and loads of information about it here.
96. Digital History: This online project offers users a wide range of digitized historical

information to make learning easy and fun.

97. U.S. Census Bureau: Get the stats on just about everything you could want to know

about Americans on this site.

98. Biography: Learn a little more about the people who have shaped the world we live in

today with the information from Biography.

99. Artcyclopedia: Wanna know a little more about the history of art? Youll find

information, photos and resources galore here.

History Channel: Even if you dont have cable you can watch videos, engage in
interactive programs and read all about world history on this site.

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