Improvers Lessons (Year 2)

The course presented is based on Stage 2 of the Bridge for All programme, devised by the English Bridge Union (EBU). It is based on the Standard English Acol system (this is the system used by most bridge players in the UK).

The course builds on what was learnt in Beginners Lessons (Year 1), essentially teaching techniques to get you to play “better” bridge.

Generally, each lesson will cover discussion of one or two aspects of bidding, and/or play, followed by class exercises and the bidding and playing of a series of sample, illustrative hands. We will also discuss the play of the hands by both Declarer and the Defence.

You will learn much more about being competitive, in particular the wider use of the Double bid, a number of new conventions, and a lot more on how to play the cards better both as Declarer and Defender.

Each lesson lasts two-and-a-half hours.

The course comprises 30 lessons, at a cost of £8 per lesson. A discounted price of £150 is available should you wish to pay for the whole course up front.

Payment can also be made in the following blocks:

• Autumn term – 12 lessons (Blocks 1 to 4) = £72
• Winter term – 12 lessons (Blocks 5 to 7) = £72
• Spring term – 6 lessons (Blocks 8 to 10) = £36

There is a set of Student Notes, published by the EBU, which complement the lessons. An up-front payment of £25 (or £20 if you pay for the whole course) is required to cover the cost of these notes, should you wish to purchase them.

Note that this is subject to change dependent upon weather/illness etc. Always check nearer the day in case a lesson has been postponed.