diff --git a/source/tutorials/first-steps/nix-language.md b/source/tutorials/first-steps/nix-language.md
index ee2c41a..76fc9e9 100644
--- a/source/tutorials/first-steps/nix-language.md
+++ b/source/tutorials/first-steps/nix-language.md
@@ -176,9 +176,9 @@ $ nix-instantiate --eval
 :::
 
 :::{note}
-The Nix language by default uses lazy evaluation, and will only compute values when needed.
+The Nix language uses lazy evaluation, and `nix-instantiate` by default does not compute everything.
 
-Some examples show results of strict evaluation for clarity.
+Some examples show a fully evaluated data structure for clarity.
 If your output does not match the example, try adding the `--strict` option to `nix-instantiate`.
 
 Example: