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Personally, I think Arch Linux is the best way to learn the command line. It throws you off the deep end and you have to learn things like how to navigate the file system, how to edit files with the command line, and useful tools like partition editors and package managers. If you're serious about learning command line, just go install Arch Linux from the command line.
Otherwise, I think you can learn a lot about the Gui on Ubuntu by just using it. You can run some windows-only apps with WINE or you can start learning how to use Linux-native apps like GIMP, Libre Office, and other various Flatpaks.
OP, do not use Arch as a beginner unless you're already a very techy person.
I know people may disagree with this, but y'all, we forget sometimes how confusing even following something like the Arch Wiki can be when you aren't familiar enough with tech.
I am happy others try to work against those awful recommendations for new users too!
If I was not a very techy person, then I wouldn't be trying to learn the command line.