Music
Learning music is one of the most useful hobbies to learn. It not only sharpens your skills, but it also improves your mental health. Studies have shown that people who are musically trained have healthier brains and are less prone to developing debilitating diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia.
It takes a lot of strength and self-confidence to stand up in front of a crowd and perform. Even seasoned musicians struggle with performance anxiety sometimes. This is why it is important to practice often and be exposed to these types of situations so that you can learn to overcome them.
Knitting
Knitting is an incredibly useful hobby because it allows you to create clothing, blankets, and even toys! It can be a bit intimidating for beginners, but you don’t need a lot of fancy supplies to get started. You’ll just need some yarn and a pair of needles. It’s best to start with something simple, like a scarf or a dishcloth, to get familiar with the basics of knitting before moving on to more complicated projects.
Translating
Translating is a valuable hobby for language learners. It teaches you not only the meaning of words but also how they are used in a sentence and the overall message. It’s an important skill for intermediate learners who are focusing on finer shades of meaning and specialised vocabulary words.
A good tip is to try and back-translate (not looking at the original text) a short paragraph that’s suitable for your level. This helps you practise thinking in your new language and it can be an excellent way to spot linguistic mistakes.
