orientation lesson

noun
UK /ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən ˈlɛsən/
US /ˌɔːriənˈteɪʃən ˈlɛsən/

A class that helps you learn how to find your way around a new place.

The new students had an orientation lesson to learn where their classrooms were.

SYNONYMS

introductory lessonwelcome classinduction lessonfamiliarization sessiongetting-started lesson

RELATED WORDS

orientationtourguideintroductiontraining

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A lesson that teaches you the basic ideas of a new subject before you start learning it in depth.

The first orientation lesson in science explained what the course would cover.

3. A lesson that helps you understand the direction or purpose of a project or activity.

The coach gave an orientation lesson about the team's goals for the season.

4. A short class that shows you how to use a new tool, building, or system safely.

Before using the lab, we had an orientation lesson on the equipment.