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Aleksandr Shibaev
Aleksandr Shibaev

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How I stopped buying expensive courses and started learning Python with an AI tutor

When I decided to learn Python seriously, I did what most people do.

I watched YouTube tutorials.
I read articles.
I even bought a couple of courses.

The problem wasn’t the content — it was the lack of feedback.

Every time I got stuck on a small detail, everything stopped.
Courses don’t pause. Videos don’t answer questions. Mentors aren’t available 24/7.

And most of the time, I wasn’t confused about everything — just one specific line of code.

What was missing

Looking back, I realized what I actually needed:

Someone to explain my code, not an abstract example

The ability to ask follow-up questions

Instant answers, even late at night

A safe place to ask “stupid” questions without judgment

Courses are structured, but they’re static.
Learning programming is not.

Switching to AI-assisted learning

Instead of buying another expensive course, I started learning Python with an AI tutor delivered via a Telegram bot.

The workflow became simple:

Write Python code

Paste it into the bot

Ask why it doesn’t work

Get a step-by-step explanation

Try again immediately

The biggest difference?
The feedback loop was instant.

Why AI worked better for me than courses

Here’s what I noticed after a few weeks:

✅ Answers are available 24/7

✅ Explanations adapt to my level

✅ I can ask unlimited follow-up questions

✅ I learn by doing, not by watching

✅ No pressure, no deadlines, no embarrassment

AI doesn’t replace fundamentals, but it removes friction.
And friction is what makes most people quit.

The cost difference matters

Most decent Python courses cost €200–€500.

This AI tutor costs:

€9.99/month

First 3 lessons are free

First mock interview is free

That made it an easy decision for me.

Final thoughts

I still read documentation.
I still practice on my own.

But having an AI tutor that responds instantly has changed how fast I understand things.

If you’re learning Python and feel stuck between tutorials and real understanding, this might help you too:

👉 https://t.me/gptschoolprogrammingbot

I’m curious — how do you handle being stuck when learning something new?

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