15 FEATURED SHORT TUTORIAL EXAMPLES - CULTURE VOCABULARY - 2024

Among the examples of short instructional include recipes, explanations of exercises or steps to change the tires of a car. Short instructions are documents or texts that indicate instructions on how to do something specific.

They differ from technical documentation in that the instructions are directed towards ordinary users, while the technical documents are for experts.

These texts are mostly written in the form of a step-by-step guide, so that the user can fully understand how to carry out the action in a successful way.

Most of the time the instructions exist for recipes, electronic devices, computer systems, or general instructions on how to put something together or perform an action.

They also usually have images or graphics accompanying the text to help guide users to perform the instructions correctly.

Sometimes they also include a section that tells you how to solve problems that may occur with the system or device.

The 15 most useful short tutorials

1- How to change a rubber or tire

First you must find a stable and flat surface to place the car; this will prevent the car from rolling down the street.

If you are near a street, put on your hazard lights and get away from traffic. If the car is automatic, put it in "stop" and set the parking brake; if it's synchronous, put it in first or reverse.

Start by putting a heavy object (like a rock or piece of concrete) in front of the front and rear tires.

Take out the spare tire and jack; put the jack near the rubber to be replaced. Make sure the jack is in contact with the metal portion of the cart frame.

Raise the jack until it is supporting (but not lifting) the car. The jack should be firmly to the side of the vehicle and perpendicular to the ground.

Remove the hubcaps and loosen the nuts counterclockwise, but do not remove them. Pump the jack to lift the tire off the ground so you can remove and replace it.

Finish removing the nuts and remove the rubber. Place the new tire on the axle so that it lines up with the lug nuts.

Then take a wrench and tighten the nuts until they are strong. Lower the car to the ground and remove the jack carefully.

2- How to do a squat

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and place your hands on your quadriceps or extend your arms in front of your body.

Keep your back straight, bend your knees and lower your hips as if you were sitting in a chair; Put your weight on your heels and hold the position for 5 seconds. Then come up to the starting position.

3- Beet soup, ginger and coconut milk recipe

In a pot, heat a little oil over medium heat and sauté an onion cut into strips for 5 minutes.

Add a clove of garlic and a tablespoon of ginger; Stir these vegetables for another 5 minutes.

Add 3 cut beets and 4 cups of the broth to the mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until beets are soft.

Then put the mixture in a blender; add more broth until it reaches the desired consistency. Add a cup of coconut milk, and salt and pepper to taste.

4- Clean wooden furniture

Dampen a piece of cloth (like an old T-shirt) and wipe it across the surface of the furniture, wiping off any accumulated dust.

Then dry the furniture with a clean cloth. It is important that the wood dries completely; moisture can damage furniture.

Clean the wood at least once a week to prevent dust from building up. If necessary, run a duster or dust cover across the surface of the furniture to remove dust.

5- Recipe for eggnog

In a pot, heat milk, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until simmering, stirring occasionally. In another bowl combine the egg yolks and sugar. Beat until fluffy.

Slowly pour the milk mixture into the eggs until just incorporated. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens (3 to 5 minutes) and cool.

When cool, add the cream and rum or brandy. Combine well. Cover the mixture with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Serve with a little nutmeg and a cinnamon stick.

6- How to block calls from unknown numbers on an iPhone

- Open the «Settings» menu of the phone, located on the Home screen.

- Locate the option "Do not disturb" and enter it. It should be located at the top of the "Settings" page.

- Touch the button «Do not disturb»; It should be gray and when stepped on it should turn green.

- Touch the "Allow calls from" option.

- Touch «All contacts». Tapping this option will allow you to receive calls from all contacts and will block all the people who are not saved as a contact.

7- How to block calls from unknown numbers on a Galaxy-Samsung

- Open the phone application on the main screen.

- Touch the symbol with the three vertical dots. It is located in the upper right part of the screen. A menu should appear.

- Touch «Settings».

- Touch «Block numbers» in the middle of the menu.

- Touch the gray button «Block anonymous calls». It should turn blue.

8- Extinguish a campfire

- Start extinguishing the fire 20 minutes before leaving the place.

- Spray water on the place where you made the fire. Take a bowl of water and distribute jets of water on the embers.

- Stir the embers with a shovel or stick while spraying the water. Make sure all the embers in the campfire are moist.

- Make sure that no steam, heat or noise comes out of the place where the fire was. Place your hand near the base of the fire to make sure it feels cool to the touch; if it is cold, the fire is extinguished and can be withdrawn.

9- Setting up a tent

1- Place a tarp before setting up the tent; it is important to place a barrier between the ground and the underside of the tent.

2- Take out all the components to assemble the tent.

3- Place the tent on top of the canvas. Find the bottom of the tent and place that side on top of the tarp; orient the windows and door in the direction you want them to be.

4- Connect the poles of the tent and lie on top of the tent.

5- Insert the poles into the corresponding openings of the tent. Tents generally have two bars that cross at the top to form an X; this makes the general shape of the structure.

6- Raise the tent; usually this is done between two people. They will need to bend or stretch the poles to create the proper shape.

7 Secure the tent to the ground. Place the metal stakes in the openings of the tent close to the ground and in the corners; push them deep into the ground.

10- Preparation of study cards

1- Cut several 5 × 7 inch cards from white sheets or stiff cardboard.

2- Write a key concept on the front of each card and on the back write the data or main points that you want to associate with that concept.

3- Start memorizing the cards, starting from the front and then from the back.

4- Keep the cards in your hand during the presentation.

11- Application of fixing powder

- Apply moisturizer, foundation and concealer before setting your makeup. Make sure you have all cream products placed before powder.

- Insert a fluffy powder brush into the container.

- Get rid of excess powder by gently shaking the handle against your finger.

- Starting from the center of your face, move to the outer edges using large, circular motions. Focus on the nose and forehead.

- Brush the powder on your face with a clean kabuki brush. Harmonize and polish your face using small, circular motions in all the places where you applied the powder.

- Finish the rest of your makeup.

12- How to clean leather

1- Try to clean the piece with a damp cloth at least once a week.

2- With your hand, shake off any dust or dirt particles that may be on the piece. Then use a damp cloth.

3- Do not use any soap or cleanser, as chemicals can remove natural oils from leather.

4- Let the piece dry slowly; do not put it in the dryer or in the sun. Put it at room temperature and wait for it to dry.

13- Exfoliate the skin of the face

1- Moisten a cloth with warm water and place it on your face for one or two minutes.

2- Apply a small amount of the scrub on the surface of the cloth.

3- Rub the cloth all over your face in circular motions. Start at the nose, move to the forehead, and continue around the face.

4- Wash your face with lukewarm water and dry it well with a cloth.

5- Apply a moisturizing cream immediately after exfoliating.

14- How to change the language of a Windows computer

- Open «Start». Click on the Windows logo located in the lower left corner of the screen.

- Click on «Settings»; It's the gear icon on the bottom left.

- Click on "Time and Language". It's in the middle of "Settings."

- Click on the «Region and language» window on the left side of the window.

- Click on "Add a language" and select your preferred language.

- Restart the computer to see the change.

15- How to restart an iPhone

1- Press and hold the sleep button (in old models it is located at the top, in new ones on the side) until the off slider appears on the screen.

2- Stop pressing the suspend button.

3- Move the shutdown slider from the left to the right. You should see the rotameter on the screen.

4- When the phone shuts down, press the sleep button again until the Apple logo appears on the screen. When it does, it means the phone is starting up.

5- Stop pressing the button and wait for the iPhone to turn on again.

References

1. How to reset any model of iPhone (2017). Recovered from lifewire.com
2. How to stretch your knee. Recovered from wikihow.com
3. Cleaning wood furniture. Recovered from wikihow.com
4. How to change a tire. Recovered from wikihow.com
5. User guide. Recovered from wikipedia.org
6. How to set up a tent. Recovered from wikihow.com
7. Exfoliating sensitive skin. Recovered from wikihow.com
8. Beet, Ginger and coconut milk soup (2013). Recovered from epicurious.com
9. How to change the language on your computer. Recovered from wikihow.com
10. How to use setting powder. Recovered from wikihow.com
11. 10 examples of great end user documentation (2014). Recovered from blog.screensteps.com
12. Blocking unknown callers. Recovered from wikihow.com
13. Cleaning your leather. Recovered from wikihow.com