Step 1) Go to https://accounts.google.com/SignUp
Direct link. Click Here
Step 2) Create your Google Account
Fill out the form as directed ensuring the phone number and 'Your current email address' are correct.
Step 3) Verify your Account
Select either the 'Text message (SMS)' or 'Voice Call' option and click 'Continue'.
Step 4) Verify your Account - Part 2
Enter the code you just received from the text message or voice call from Google and click on 'Continue'.
You have finished creating your free GMail email account!