I didn't understand Premiere when I first looked at it. Then I decided, okay I'll just sit the fuck down and dredge my way through.
Make a simple video with just transitions in it

Then move up to other things like the transparency rubberbands, keyframing, keying..
That stuff..
Then there is always the manual. Premiere is pretty basic and lays it out there for you. I don't think another program would be as easy at it is.
But you can try Windows Movie Maker.
~klinky