Bridge - Beginners - Term 1

Course intent

Learn to play this fascinating and analytical card game. Bridge is a trick-taking game, like Whist, but with more sophisticated scoring. It’s a sociable and intellectually stimulating game, played at home, or at Bridge clubs, and increasingly online.

What will I learn?

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• understand the mechanics of the game
• start using the Standard English ACOL bidding system
• acquire basic card play technique
• begin to learn scoring

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 for beginners and those who know a little about the game. 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 Improvers. 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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