If my English were anything good, I wouldn't have a problem teaching you a few things over skype.
The second best thing I can do is giving you this youtube tutorial which I'm not even sure is good, but the title indicates it's something for beginners:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjRqZiAgoHoOtherwise I recommend finding tutorials at places like deviantART:
http://www.deviantart.com/?q=signature+tutorialsAfter you made something, post it here so people can guide you in the right direction, they might be harsh but that's what it takes to improve. Don't be a bitch about critique like many do, but use it for your own advantage to improve and get good.
I have nothing else to say, but I'm sure someone else do.