[betacat]

So, what is a better language for learning? (Genuinely curious.)

[pokpokpok]

Javascript for minimum LOC to move a ball across the screen, albeit in a constructed learning environment.

C for learning some low level concepts. probably don't get into string handling in C if you're new because it will frustrate you.

Java for implementing GUIs and forcing OO concepts

[kyllo]

Racket. http://racket-lang.org/