Self-guided learning
For most people learning to play bridge is easiest face-to-face at a club. One gets the benefit of experienced teachers and the social interaction. Find a club
Where in person lessons are impractical, or to supplement those lessons, the links below might help. We recommend contacting a local club to practise what you have learned. Alternatively, once you have done some learning, you can practice bidding and declarer play at Self-guided practice
The suggestions below focus on the American style of 5 card major bidding, which is the most common style used in Australia. (For those wishing to learn Acol style, we suggest No Fear Bridge, Scottish Bridge Union or NZ Bridge.)
Introduction to bridge
If you are complete beginner, or a relatively new player, you will find more explanations at No Fear Bridge.
New to Trick Based Card Games? Try MiniBridge Part 1.
Guidelines on how to play cards better. Try MiniBridge Part 2.
Consider North Shore Bridge Club Online Lessons here.
Learning bridge
We have different learning styles, one of these formats may suit you.
Bridge NSW Lesson Materials here
Online Lessons: NSBC
Online: Funbridge
Modern Apps: Tricky Bridge Learnbridge
Videos:
J Butts Lesson 1 of 6 P Hollands Lesson 1 of 6 ACBL Youtube Channel
Online Lesson Notes:
Books:
D Browne – Beginners’ Bridge
J Butts – A Workbook for the Absolute Beginner
R Klinger – Bridge Basics
P Marston – Introduction to Bridge