AmosPRO Compiler is the best tool to easily learn programming.
WHY ?... :-o
1) A nice & interactive Editor ! You just type, for example "print", you put your cursor under this command and press 'F1'. Immediately, you get an explanation and - very often - a small tutorial.
2) You will quickly check the whole possibilities of programming (sprites, graphics, ...)
3) A lot of tutorials on the Aminet
But... You must work on a Pal Screen :-(
Eniodis