I wouldn't say any programming language is particularly easy to learn. Your best bet is to start out with one language and stick with it. PHP and Java are both solid choices with plenty of great books, tutorials, and videos available to help you learn. I would also throw in JavaScript as a popular language that will open the door to a lot of potential web development jobs.

One of the best things you can do as you start learning a language is to find some project that you want to build and start working on it. Having a clear goal to work toward can help the learning process. Then, you can post the code for that project on GitHub, which many companies will look at when considering you for a job.

Good luck!