I started playing play money. It's useful to understand the relative value of hands, how to use the software and learn the different kind of players. You can play the freerolls too. You will find different players from the real money games, but the essence of the game is the same.When you achieve good results in these games and build a minimum
bankroll, you can start playing 0,10 MTT or even 0,50 Sit and go.
You must avoid cash game and
spin and go games.
And when you a time to do it, study the game. Here in Cardschat there is a very good material in the strategy articles session.