then python is for you. You dont need to be taught python as it can be learnt in half a day. if you are a newbie to programming, download 'how to think like a computer scientist' and go through it. Otherwise check out DiveIntoPython.
Very True, in fact while you are at it also check out Guido's tutorial on python.org, MIND BLOWINGLY simple and elegantly structured :-)
Regrads,
- vihan