A good pair of sprue cutters is probably the first tool I'd recommend to anyone starting the hobby. You can technically remove parts with all sorts of things, but a proper cutter makes the job so much cleaner.
And don't twist the part off the sprue — cut it!
The Army Painter Plastic Frame Cutter is designed for cleanly removing miniature components from plastic sprues.
Its precision cutting edges make it easier to separate parts while helping to minimise damage to the component.
