Your emphasis on starting with buy-and-hold strategies for beginners is wise, as it allows them to learn without the intensity of active trading.
That is wise and the best choice for the beginners so that there will be no pressure on how you're going to start on this market.
When you buy and just hold for the moment, you'll get to see the picture of the entire market as you start.
By having that initiative, you'll get to have the encourage or discouragement whether you want to pursue trading or not.