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r/IWantToLearn (about 1.5M members, directory rank #702) is for people who want to learn a skill and need pointers. Finished how-to guides, general study habits and programming-learning boards each have clearer homes when the ask is more specific.
Stay on IWantToLearn for open skill-learning requests. Use howto for step-by-step instructions, GetStudying for study methods, and learnprogramming when the skill is coding.
r/IWantToLearn — I Want To Learn: Connecting people who want to learn with people that can teach
Have you ever wanted to learn a martial art, or to play the guitar, or how to program a computer? Have you had difficulty figuring out where to start, what path to take or just wanted some advice to get you to the next level? Well, that's what /r/IWantToLearn is all about! Tell …
r/HowTo
When to choose it: You want a step-by-step tutorial, not learning pointers.
Why it is here: Directory related. Public description: learn how to do anything yourself (about 3.5M members, rank #293).
How it differs from r/IWantToLearn: Instructional how-tos versus learning-request threads.
Taking the stress out of student success
When to choose it: Study habits across subjects.
Why it is here: Public description: motivated learners sharing tips (about 3.3M members, rank #315). Neighbouring learning room.
How it differs from r/IWantToLearn: Study systems versus one-off skill requests.
learn programming
When to choose it: The skill you want is programming.
Why it is here: Large programming-learning community (about 4.4M members, rank #209). See programming vs learnprogramming.
How it differs from r/IWantToLearn: Code learning versus general skill requests.
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Members and public descriptions come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory (as of 2026-11-02 UTC); 7-day growth measured from 2026-10-26. Posts/day and culture claims appear only when we have them — missing fields stay n/a. Directory rank is listing order. Communities outside the published Top 100 open in the info tool instead of a full community page. Guide updated 2026-11-07.