For a total newbie IMHO I would not rush into C-lite, go with C-script and then once making sure you are comfortable with the basic principles of if, while and functions, upgrade your knowledge by looking at the added functionality of C-lite.
There you can start using for and switch but you will understand WHY they are used once you understand the limitations of C-script and how they become essential to your project as it grows.

Hopefully you should then have no problem converting C-script examples into C-Lite.

Good luck.