basic lesson
nounUK /ˈbeɪ.sɪk ˈles.ən/
US /ˈbeɪ.sɪk ˈles.ən/
A basic lesson is a simple first lesson that teaches you the most important things.
The teacher gave us a basic lesson on how to hold a pencil.
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2. A lesson that covers only the simplest ideas of a subject.
We started with a basic lesson in math before trying harder problems.
3. A short teaching session for people who are just starting to learn something.
The swimming coach offered a basic lesson for new students.
4. A first class that shows you the main rules or steps of an activity.
Her basic lesson on cooking taught her how to boil an egg.