Bridge - Beginners - Term 3

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 (where you can play on your own without needing a partner or a table of 4 players!).

The intent of this course is to introduce the basics of playing Bridge.

What will we cover?

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 complete beginners and those who know a little about the game but have not had any formal, structured instruction.

You may be asked to study independently for 10 minutes a day.

As our courses are taught in English, please contact us if you have any concerns about your level of English.

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. Surrey Adult Learning values and supports equality and diversity by always promoting fairness and respect.

How to enrol

You can't currently enrol online for this course, so please call 0300 200 1044 to express your interest or to make an enquiry for further information.

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