Crystal is a programming language that people use to help computers do tasks. It helps people write what's called code, which are short instructions that help a computer do something. Crystal looks a lot like words or phrases that we use in English, which makes it easier for people to read and understand. Some common things that people use Crystal for are making websites, games, and apps. To use Crystal, you type commands into what's called the terminal. The computer will understand the commands and do whatever you asked it to.