Learn Bridge Online — No Experience Needed
Course Overview Class Calendar Resource CenterInterested in learning how to play bridge but not sure where to start? ACBL Intro to Bridge Online makes it easy! Series 1 teaches the basics in 10 easy sessions. Series 2 dives into key bidding conventions. Series 3 gets you started with defensive bidding and play. Our step-by-step approach will take you from “What’s a trick?” to confidently taking your seat at the bridge table.
- ♠ Step-by-step lessons covering fundamentals and simple strategies
- ♠ Live, interactive Zoom class with a friendly bridge teacher
- ♠ Guided practice and small group activities online
- ♠ Practice with bonus tools and resources between classes
- ♠ Finish ready to play bridge online or at your local clubs
No partner needed. No experience required. Just bring your curiosity. We’ll bring the (digital) cards.
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The courses are virtual (live on Zoom) with a focus on hands-on learning, practice and play and your registration includes the live classes and a digital, downloadable student workbook you can print yourself.
Additional, complimentary, learning resources including practice/play links and class videos are offered through the ACBL Resource Center to all students who are ACBL members. A FREE Guest Membership* is included with your first class registration. Details and the link to take advantage of this will be in your registration confirmation.
* The FREE Guest Membership is only for new members; if you were previously an ACBL Member you need to renew your membership as you need an active member number to create an account at the Resource Center.
Please note, for the best experience, you need to use a computer (or laptop) with speakers and a microphone (webcam is optional). Most tablets will also work but they may make navigation and class interaction challenging. Smartphones will NOT work.
Series 1 is 10 2-hour classes ($99) It is perfect for brand new players, as well as those looking to get back into the game – it starts from the very beginning with there are 52 cards in a deck and covers how the game is played, the goal in a hand of bridge, basic play strategies, and an introduction to bidding (opening, responding, rebidding, and overcalls).
Series 2 is 6 2-hour classes ($69). It continues building on the foundational bidding framework learned in Series 1 introducing some common conventions for responding to Notrump, and Doubles. Students can also access a bonus, online, self-study class on Strong 2♣/2♦ Waiting in the Resource Center.
Series 3 is 6 2-hour classes ($69). It explores some additional conventions (Weak Twos and Preempts) often used when bidding defensively, as well as making opening leads. Students can also access a bonus, online, self-study class on building your convention card and what to expect at the bridge table in the Resource Center.
2/1 Series is 6 2-hour classes ($69). Ready to take your bidding to the next level? Two Over One adds several bidding conventions for game forcing auctions and helps you find Slam. Learn how to adapt the basic bidding learned in Series 1, 2 and 3 to add 2/1, Forcing NT, Jacoby 2NT, Fourth Suit Forcing and Controls. Know when to use these new bidding tools and when to stick with Standard. (Pre-requisite: Series 1-3.)
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| Monday Mornings, September 14-November 16 | 10am-12pm ET, 7-9am PT | $99 | Register |
| Wednesday Afternoons/Evenings, Sept 30-Dec 2 (skip Nov 25) | 5-7pm ET, 2-4pm PT | $99 | Register |
| Tuesday Evenings, Oct 6-Dec 15 (skip Dec 1) | 7-9pm ET, 4-6pm PT | $99 | Register |
| Tuesday Mornings, Nov 3-Jan 12 (skip Nov 10) | 10am-12pm Eastern, 7am-9am Pacific | $99 | Coming Soon |
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Series 2 Classes (6 weeks) Note: Series 1 is a prerequisite for Series 2. While it is not strictly required, the material builds on what was previously covered, so not completing Series 1 may put you at a disadvantage. |
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| Tuesday Mornings, September 29-November 3 | 10am-12pm ET, 7-9am PT | $69 | Register |
| Tuesday Afternoons, Oct 27-Dec 8 (skipping Dec 1) | 4pm-6pm ET, 1pm-3pm PT | $69 | Coming Soon |
| Monday Mornings, Jan 4-Feb 8 | 10am-12pm ET, 7am-9am PT | $69 | Coming Soon |
| Monday Evenings, Dec 14-Jan 18 | 7pm-9pm Eastern, 4pm-6pm Pacific | $69 | Coming Soon |
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Series 3 Classes (6 weeks) Note: Series 1 is a prerequisite for Series 3. While it is not strictly required, the material builds on what was previously covered, so not completing Series 1 may put you at a disadvantage. |
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| Wednesday Evenings, September 2-October 7 | 7-9pm ET, 4-6pm PT | $69 | Register |
| Monday Mornings, Feb 15-March 29 (skipping March 15) | 10am-12pm ET, 7am-9am PT | $69 | Coming Soon |
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2/1 Series (6 weeks) Note: Series 1-3 are prerequisites for this course; or a solid grasp of American 5-Card Standard and the most common conventions. This course shows you how to incorporate 2/1 and several other associated conventions into that system. It is not for new players, it does not teach a complete bidding system. |
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| Monday Evenings, Oct 5-Nov 9 | 7-9pm ET, 4-6pm PT | $69 | Register |
| Tuesday Evenings, Jan 12-Feb 15 | 7-9pm ET, 4-6pm PT | $69 | Coming Soon |
Classes must meet minimum enrollment. Any class not at minimum enrollment 1 week before the start date may be rescheduled or cancelled. If this happens anyone registered will have the option of a full refund.
Cancellation Policy: Registration can be cancelled up to 2 weeks before the course start date for a full refund. After that, registration can be transferred to another session or another person.
