F2l

F2l means first two layers.
This is the second step, after cross in the fridrich method.
There are four ways of doing f2l that I'll mention:
Beginners method-
This is the most well-known way for a beginner to do f2l.
It requires 2 algorithms.
http://www.rubiks.com/solving-center/3x3_guide/stage3.php
http://www.rubiks.com/solving-center/3x3_guide/stage4.php

Advanced method-
This requires 41 algorithms.
Effective.
Fast.
http://www.learn2cube.com/cfop/f2l/index

Intuitive way-
0 algorithms required.
Very effective.
Fast.
Easy.
http://rishidoshi.blogspot.ca/

My way-
Can be done either advanced or intuitive.
No need to build a cross at the beginning.
More opportunities to make pairs quickly.
Done by:
Placing f2l pairs and edges in any order desired to form the f2l.
Example:
Solving two edges and adding a pair in between them to make a 2x2x2 block, and then building on that block until you the f2l done.

You can add edges first or pairs first.
You can modify this to fit your style of cubing.
Note: This will take days, maybe even weeks to master. Don't give up. Keep on trying.
Note: Before attempting this, watch rishidoshi's f2l hunting story video.
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