| BEGINNERS SYLLABUS |
The Beginner’s Syllabus is designed for those who wish to learn the game from scratch, with no prior knowledge assumed. We closely follow the English Bridge Union recommended path to learning, starting with Minibridge. After 3 or 4 terms, students should be ready to join one of the Supervised Play sessions, and after 4 terms the Learning Duplicate sessions are available to those who are ready to start some (gently) competitive bridge. The lesson schedule is shown below the cost is £160.00 per term and includes 2 free play vouchers to Attend Supervised Play
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Beginners I
Term 1
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Beginners II
Term 2
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Beginners III
Term 3
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Next Step
Term 4
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| 1. Getting started with minibridge. |
11. New suit responses and NT responses |
21. Recap on bidding and play |
31. 2NT openings and responses |
| 2. Playing with trumps |
12. Opener's rebid with a weak hand |
22. Suit overcalls and responses |
32. 2C openings and responses |
| 3. Introducing declarer play |
13. Opener's rebid with a strong hand |
23.Take out doubles and responses |
33. Slam bidding |
| 4. Introducing defence |
14. One-of-a-suit openings and NT rebids |
24. 1NT overcalls and responses |
34. Vunerabilty and 3-4 level Prempts |
| 5. Playing lesson |
15. Revise opening bids & rebids |
25. Practice session: competitive auctions |
35. Weak twos in 3 suits |
| 6. Opening 1NT |
16. Competition: 8 hands |
26. 4-4-4-1 hands |
36. Defence against pre-empts |
| 7. Responses to 1NT |
17. Declarer play techniques |
27. Stayman and responses |
37. Recaps pre-empts |
| 8. Playing lesson |
18. Declarer play in NT |
28. Defence - leads |
38. Declarer Play Techniques |
| 9. One-of-a-suit openings and limit raises |
19. Declarer play with trumps |
29. Defence- techniques |
39. Defence Techniques |
| 10. Playing lesson |
20. Practice session: declarer play |
30. Practice session: defence |
40. Defence to Opponents 1NT openings |
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