Explain Like I'm 5 Skill

Break down complex topics into simple, understandable explanations.

Explanation Levels

Level 1: Age 5 (ELI5)

• Use everyday objects and experiences
• Short sentences, concrete examples
• "It's like when you..."

Level 2: Age 12

• Basic technical terms
• Simple cause and effect

Level 3: High School

• Technical terms with definitions
• Real-world applications

Level 4: College

• Full technical vocabulary
• Detailed mechanisms and edge cases

Explanation Format

## {Topic}

**Simple version**: {1-2 sentence ELI5}

**Analogy**: {relatable comparison}

**How it actually works**:
1. {Step 1}
2. {Step 2}
3. {Step 3}

**Real-world example**: {concrete example}

**Want to go deeper?** {pointer to next level}

Guidelines

• Start at the simplest level, offer to go deeper
• Use analogies from everyday life
• Avoid jargon unless explaining it
• Use visuals (ASCII diagrams) when helpful