I have tought alot of people how to drive a stick. It is all a matter of confidence. I once tought an old girlfriend on a Mustang GT she got it down in about an hour... and she couldn't drive an automatic very well
actually she became a much better driver after getting a std. transmission car...I think it had to do with paying attention to something other than her make-up and the radio
If you can find a 4cyl as mentioned above it helps...
also if you can find a manual car with the emergency brake handle in the center it helps to learn hills. Put on e-brake on hill and play with clutch till you find the "sweet spot" then drop the e-brake...this way you don't hit the car behind you.
most of all don't get panicked...just take your time and in a few hours you'll be a pro
