lerico

紅豆冰, I'd recommend you to get a beginner photography book to start with. Back in the old days, I knew nothing, the photography book helped me to get started. Or if you don't like reading, I'd highly recommend taking a photography course from Langara College. I am taking their intermediate photography class now, their instructor is really good, and you get to use one of their 4 studio for free.

lerico

In terms of gears, I'd recommend you getting a Rebel XSI with the lens (18-55mm IS) that comes with it for general stuff. And get a 50mm 1.8 to learn photography. a non zoom lens is a great one to learn because you can focus on exposure, depth of field and composition, and don't need to worry about zooming. One of the first thing photo student should learn is to always zoom by feet if possible.