The following free poker tips do include some poker terminology, if you're new to poker get familiar with these terms first by finding a good free poker glossary online.
1. Single Table Poker Tournaments (STT's) are a quicker game than Multi Table Tournaments (MTT's) and you want to give yourself enough chips to bet properly during the middle stages.
2. You should reduce your starting hand requirements slightly from late position in case of no raises: in no limit poker the expected value of say, a small pocket pair, can be very high.
3. Hands that you can play (in case of no raises and lots of limpers in the pot) in late position include two suited face cards, and suited aces down to an eight. In this phase you are looking for a nuts or near nuts hand (nut flush, full house or straight) that you can afford to slow play and make a huge gain for a small initial stake.
4. A pocket pair can become really strong hand, especially against multiple callers, because of the disguise value if you hit a set on the flop.
5. Post flop you should be mega-tight and never jeopardize either your chips or your table image chasing the river|One big difference between a STT and an MTT is where one player amasses a huge chip lead in the early stages. In an MTT, you hate having them on your table. They steal the pots while people on other tables are playing hands. But in a STT a clear chip leader can be a positive factor. The bluffers are in big trouble, because whatever they throw in, big stack can afford to call. It is possible to play nice and tight and still keep up.
Summary
Start your game by playing as tight as you can and avoid bluffing. Wait for other players to loose without giving up too many chips. Create the impression you are a rock and you'll do great over the long term. If you're new to it all practice on the free poker sites first before moving up in line with your growing confidence and bankroll.