Collocations for basics - noun

grasp, know, learn, master, pick up, understand
explain, outline, teach
cover, review
The book covers the basics of massage.

concentrate on, stick to
It's best to stick to basics when planning such a large party.

get back to, get down to, go back to
It's time our education system got back to basics.

get the basics right
The important thing is to get the basics right.