A programming language is a special language we use to talk to computers. It's how we write instructions they can understand and follow.
💬 Why do we need a language for computers?
Computers don’t speak human languages like English or Spanish. They understand code. Programming languages are like tools that help us give computers clear instructions.
💡 Tip: Learning a programming language is a bit like learning a new way to think step by step!
🌍 Many different languages
There are many types of programming languages. Each one is good for different things:
🐍 Python – Great for beginners, used in AI and science
🌐 JavaScript – Makes websites interactive
🧱 Scratch – Easy blocks for young coders
🔧 C++ – Used for video games and systems
👨💻 What do programs look like?
Code can look like blocks (in Scratch) or text (in Python or JavaScript). Here's an example of each:
🧪 Python code: print("Hello, world!")
🧱 Scratch:when green flag clicked → say “Hello!”
🎯 Quiz
To complete this lesson, you must get at least 80% correct. Good luck!
🧠 What should you remember?
💬 Programming languages are how we talk to computers
🔤 Computers follow code written in these languages