If it's a little tedious to learn the F chord, maybe you can learn the triad version and the non-barre version I use when I tune up. If you don't know how to read it, the x's represent muted strings. I'm not too sure if you understand how to read this, but if you don't I apologize. The E on the bottom (the one with the 1 on it on the second example) is the thickest string, the one closes to you and it descends from there. The number indicates the "space" in which you will place your finger. If this is confusing, I apologize.

1)

E -x
B -1
G -2
D -3
A -x
E -x

2)

E - x
B - x
G - 2
D - 3
A - 3
E - 1

3)

E -x
B -1
G -2
D -3
A -3
E -x

^^^This last one is an F chord with a C bass note, but it's helpful to learn since it contains the same notes as an F chord, it just contains a C as the bass note.

Then just practice the barre F chord slowly and at your own pace.