Abstract: Let $X$ be a Calabi-Yau manifold of dimension $2n$. A special Lagrangian submanifold (SL-submanifold) is an oriented, embedded real $n$-submanifold $\psi: N \rightarrow X$ calibrated by the real part of the holomorphic volume form $\Omega$. In this talk I will explain the basics of SL-submanifolds when $X= \mathbb{C}^N$ and from the point of view of minimal submanifolds and calibrated geometry (I will explain what is a minimal submanifold and calibrations). Just basic background in differential geometry is enough to follow the talk.