What programming language should I learn as a beginner?

[Vals509]

hi guys

i'm a know it not all in programming and am really desperate to learn a language. can someone please give me some advice on what program will be suitable for me learn. I'm still in school, so please take that into your considerations.

help will be appreciated a lot

 

[csprof2000]

Try C and C++, in that order. In C, learn how to write functions. When you move to C++, learn how to use objects and classes.

I hate to say it, but I would avoid FORTRAN and Matlab like the plague if I were just learning how to program.