Bridge - Improvers Year 1 - Term 1

Course intent

Develop your knowledge and understanding of this fascinating and analytical card game. As you progress, you will refine your bidding, declaring and defence skills, allowing you to play socially with friends and family, or online. The intent of this course is to improve your Bridge playing technique and skills.

What will I learn?

By the end of the course, you will be able to: · Demonstrate your ACOL bidding knowledge · Practise your defensive skills · Improve your play technique.

Our courses build on past learning, week by week, to develop new skills and abilities. You will find you make the most progress if you attend every taught lesson and complete any self-directed study opportunities provided.

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is suitable for those who have completed 3 terms of a Beginners’ course or equivalent. You may be asked to study independently for 10 minutes a day.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You may be required to purchase the English Bridge Union (EBU) Beginning Bridge Book One. Please discuss this with your tutor at the first lesson before buying this textbook.

What can I do when I finish the course?

In discussion with your tutor, you may wish to progress from this course to Advancers. Our Bridge courses are planned to provide a clear pathway for progression, through the academic year, and beyond.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

We value and support equality, diversity and inclusion by promoting fairness and respect at all times.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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