hey I'm looking to learn action script 3 programing in flash, as far as the programing is involved I'm fairly adept at logic and coding, it's mostly syntax that i need help with, i need to learn how the code works before i can do anything with it. if anyone wants to help you can PM me or respond to this thread.

one thing specifically i wanted to know is how to output variables on the screen.

var x:number = 12;
trace(x);

I think that's it. I just started as3 2 weeks ago and I had a tough time learning the syntax. I have experience with c++, and as3 was still pretty overwhelming to get in to.
Just start with tuts and practice every day