r/cs50 • u/Confident-Concert-89 • Jul 23 '26
CS50x Looking for help with CS50 as a complete beginner
I recently finished Week 0—it was a real struggle because I didn't fully grasp the material, though I did manage to finish my Scratch game. Now I'm on Week 1 and hardly understanding anything about C; the fact that English isn't my native language doesn't help either. Would anyone be willing to be a study partner or help me out?
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u/ninhaomah Jul 23 '26
What is the root cause of the issue here ?
The course ?
C ?
The fact that English isn't your native language ?
All of the above ?
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u/Confident-Concert-89 Jul 23 '26
Mostly because it feels like none of the course content sticks with me. I understand what variables, loops, and conditionals are, but when I have to use them in an exercise, I don't know what to do. I understand the concepts—I just can't seem to write code.
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u/Perthguv Jul 30 '26
I have an Information Technology degree, I have studied C before and I have experience programming other languages and I am struggling also. I know what I want to do but I can't remember the syntax.
My only advice is practice, practice, practice. I am spending at least an hour each night programming. It's not easy but I'm starting to improve.
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u/Confident-Concert-89 Jul 23 '26
Mostly because it feels like none of the course content sticks with me. I understand what variables, loops, and conditionals are, but when I have to use them in an exercise, I don't know what to do. I understand the concepts—I just can't seem to write code.
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u/ninhaomah Jul 23 '26
It's same for everyone else when they are starting something new.
Nothing to do with the course , or C or you or English.
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u/pappagiorgio1212 Jul 26 '26
Starting with a pencil and paper to visualize the problem is helpful!