beginner

Everyday

A beginner is a person who is just starting to learn or do something and does not have much skill yet. tree →

In the lessons

In sport, music and language lessons, there are beginner groups and beginner levels. In everyday life, everyone is a beginner at first, so it is okay to make mistakes. In safety, beginners in swimming, skiing or skating should stay in safe areas with an instructor. Phrases: «beginner's luck», «for beginners», «a complete beginner».

Examples

• I'm a beginner at the guitar. tree →
• This is a book for beginners. tree →
• The ski slope for beginners is not steep. tree →
• Everyone was a beginner once. tree →
• She won the game with beginner's luck. tree →
• Beginners should swim in the shallow end. tree →
• He's a complete beginner, so be patient. tree →
• We start with beginner piano pieces. tree →

Note

Countable: a beginner, beginners. Spelling: double n before -er (begin → beginner, beginning). «Beginner's luck» means doing well by chance on your first try. Opposite: expert.