Right, so you heard of the .NET Framework right? You heard about application and web sites, well you are on one, right? So, thus there isn't much you need to know. You learnt English, well you wouldn't be taking this in if you didn't or your translator. So the best type of programming you can begin with application consoles. Like on this page: But, you can try this in Visual Basic.NET: I recommend Visual Studio.NET 2005 as it is the current version that works properly to 2008 Beta. Download Visual Basic Express Edition (free version of Visual Studio: VB.NET) here.