A linguist and writing tutor shared their experience of learning Python in 2 days. They found the process more straightforward this time and enjoyed the iterative learning approach. The key takeaways included understanding variables, combining strings and numbers using str(), and the quick process of writing and running scripts. The author also shared a simple fruit calculator program they created to practice math and string handling, emphasizing the value of writing about their learning journey to stay motivated and encourage others to give coding a try.