How can I learn to flirt better?

Just be yourself (haha such a cliche, I know. ) and enjoy the moment! Don't over think it and just go for it. I've screwed up a lot of opportunities because I too busy worrying the what-ifs. Whatever happens happens. Life goes on. So what if she doesn't give you her number. Then you guys were probably never meant to be anyway. So just ask her out or ask her for her number and be confident!

I don't consider flirting the best way to secure a relationship with someone but it's very easy to attract their interest.

A common way to flirt back is "joke around" with the said person. It can be anything from playing a game of hot hands or tag to sitting side by side and laughing about a joke that you can both relate to. Touch is a very common way to flirt so find something girl is comfortable with that you can do to flirt. (Not sexually!)

As one of the blokes below said, start with a book titled "The Game," read it, absorb and apply it. First step is communication, if you're too shy to speak, then don't worry about flirting, but once you get over the fear of speaking to strangers, then flirting will come naturally.

There are a lot of experts on this field, de Angelo, Mystery, Jeffries, read all of them and make your own style. I recommend you non verbal communication tricks, and make your own opening. There are a TV show you can find on torrents "The pick up artist" that would teach you the basics and it is funny to watch.

So you can get the attention but not close the deal huh? There's no crystal clear way to get a girl's number or whatever other than just plain out asking. If you're a good conversationalist and can make her laugh and impress her, then you're already halfway through the battle. I'm not sure if you're nervous or not about the whole ordeal but all I have to say is relax. Dating is supposed to be fun so there's no need to be so tensed. When you want her number, shut down all inhibitions and just ask for it after you've wowed her with your verbal skills. If she was enjoying herself, you'll leave with a number! Simple as that.