Is there a better way to learn java/VB?

<p>It’s unfortunate that you’re trying to learn two different programming languages when you’re completely new to programming. That’s not a recipe for success. Still, if lectures, books, and codeacademy aren’t working for you, it suggests that you’re either not putting in enough time and effort into your classes or that you have some fundamental misunderstandings about programming in general. I would recommend hiring a good tutor. A friend of mine used to work as a private tutor when he was an undergrad and he helped several students get through their classes.</p>