beginner-firststrategy

noun

UK /bɪˈɡɪnə fɜːst ˈstrætədʒi/

US /bɪˈɡɪnər fɜːrst ˈstrætədʒi/

A simple plan you use first when you are just learning something new.

For her first chess game, she used a beginner-first strategy of moving her pawns before her big pieces.

SYNONYMS

starter plan first-step approach novice method basic tactic entry-level strategy

RELATED WORDS

beginner strategy first move learning plan simple tactic

OTHER MEANINGS

2. In games, the opening plan a new player should try before learning harder moves.

The coach taught a beginner-first strategy so the new players could enjoy the match.

3. In business, a simple starting plan for people launching their first small project.

Their beginner-first strategy was to sell to friends and neighbors before advertising online.

4. In teaching, the easiest method a teacher gives students before harder lessons.

The teacher used a beginner-first strategy with picture cards before reading full sentences.