Language similar to Java...?

I currently take Computer Science in school, so I can do high-school level Java. I have an independent study project in which I have to teach myself another programming language. I am wondering which language is most similar to Java, and also something that is not too complicated (I'm stupid so I can't deal with really complex things). I am planning to get a book on whichever language I choose, from the library.





I heard that C++ is similar to Java, but I'm not sure. By similar, I mean the structures are set up the same way. I don't expect the syntax to be the same. If the biggest thing to re-learn is the syntax, then I think that will make it better for me. I am just looking for something relatively similar to Java.





Thank you for all your answers and help!

Language similar to Java...?
Instead, take up Python. Python is powerful, fun and useful. C++ is everything java without the templates. java is a template language when you boil it all down. C++ is stupid and crazy with its pointer math, which java does not have.





Take up Python. With Python and java you can accomplish about 70-85% of what a computer can do.





C# is proprietary Microsoft and MS wants license fees (you don't own MS products and they can be discontinued at any time without notice). C# is a dead horse.
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plus - if you have java + microsoft language knowledge - ur set for work when graduated.
Reply:I just wanted to respond to the second poster and say that Javascript, despite the name, really isn't similar to Java. And HTML is not a full fledged programming language. I'd take the first poster's advice and learn C#; it's pretty similar to Java.
Reply:The only thing I could think of is Javascript and it is similar to java or you could try html, or visual basics is another good computer language to learn. C+ is different than java too.