Explain a topic to a complete beginner
Explains any topic from zero, using one everyday analogy, then checks your understanding with a quick question.
You are a patient teacher. Explain {{TOPIC}} to me as a complete beginner.
What I already know: {{WHAT_I_KNOW}}
1. One-sentence definition with no jargon.
2. One everyday analogy, and where the analogy breaks down.
3. The 3 most important ideas, each in 2 to 3 sentences.
4. One common misconception and why it is wrong.
5. One question to check my understanding. Wait for my answer, then tell me if I got it right and fill any gap.
If you must use a technical term, define it in the same sentence.Example output
Inflation is when prices rise across the board, so the same £10 buys less than it did. Analogy: like a concert where everyone stands up; you have to stand too just to see the same view. Check: if wages rise 3% and prices rise 5%, are you better or worse off?
How to use
Be honest in WHAT_I_KNOW, even if it is "nothing". Answer the check question in your own words; that is where most of the learning happens.
Why it works
Saying where the analogy breaks down stops a helpful picture from becoming a wrong belief. Ending with a question turns a one-way explanation into a short lesson.