Teach Bidding 1

This is by far the most important course to help you, the teacher,  show students how good the game of bridge really is. Starting from an assumption that the students have never played before, the six lessons cover the absolute basics and build on these  in small steps, covering mainly bidding and card play, with a mention of defence. Using the student-centred method, students are encouraged to play  hands right from the first fifteen minutes of the first lesson.  

Lessons in this course:

    1. Main Video

    2. Teachers Plan

    3. Hand Analysis for Teachers

    4. Play Hand 1

    5. Review Hand 1

    6. Play Hand 2

    7. Review Hand 2

      FREE PREVIEW

    8. Play Hand 3

    9. Review Hand 3

      FREE PREVIEW

    10. Play Hand 4

    11. Review Hand 4

      FREE PREVIEW

    12. Student Notes (printable)

    13. Deal Records (print double-sided)

    1. Main Video

    2. Teachers Plan

    3. Hand Analysis for Teachers

    4. Play Hand 1

    5. Review Hand 1

    6. Play Hand 2

    7. Review Hand 2

    8. Play Hand 3

    9. Review Hand 3

    10. Play Hand 4

    11. Review Hand 4

      FREE PREVIEW

    12. Student Notes (printable)

    13. Deal Records (print double-sided)

    1. Main Video

    2. Teachers Plan

    3. Hand Analysis for Teachers

    4. Play Hand 1

    5. Review Hand 1

    6. Play Hand 2

    7. Review Hand 2

    8. Play Hand 3

    9. Review Hand 3

    10. Play Hand 4

    11. Review Hand 4

      FREE PREVIEW

    12. Student Notes (printable)

    13. Deal Records (print double-sided)

    1. Main Video

    2. Teachers Plan

    3. Hand Analysis for Teachers

    4. Play Hand 1

    5. Review Hand 1

    6. Play Hand 2

    7. Review Hand 2

    8. Play Hand 3

    9. Review Hand 3

    10. Play Hand 4

    11. Review Hand 4

    12. Student Notes (printable)

    13. Deal Records (print double-sided)

    1. Main Video

    2. Teachers Plan

    3. Hand Analysis for Teachers

    4. Play Hand 1

    5. Review Hand 1

    6. Play Hand 2

    7. Review Hand 2

    8. Play Hand 3

    9. Review Hand 3

    10. Play Hand 4

    11. Review Hand 4

    12. Student Notes (printable)

    13. Deal Records (print double-sided)

    1. Main Video

    2. Teachers Plan

    3. Hand Analysis for Teachers

    4. Play Hand 1

    5. Review Hand 1

    6. Play Hand 2

    7. Review Hand 2

    8. Play Hand 3

    9. Review Hand 3

    10. Play Hand 4

    11. Review Hand 4

    12. Student Notes (printable)

    13. Deal Records (print double-sided)

About this course:

  • 78 activities
  • 1.5 hours of video content
  • 24 teaching hand reviews
Each lesson contains:
Videos

Watch as I explain how best to teach bridge concepts

Plans

Read comprehensive lesson plans and hand analyses

Hands

Reinforce your learning by playing practice hands

Notes

Download and print student notes and deal records

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$ 50 /month

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  • Access courses to teach 6 different bridge concepts
  • Free course about teaching methodology
  • Teacher Community (coming soon)
  • Access the entire OSOB Lesson Library (21 courses)
  • Play unlimited random hands
  • Cancel anytime
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  • Access courses to teach 6 different bridge concepts
  • Free course about teaching methodology
  • Teacher Community (coming soon)
  • Access the entire Lesson Library (21 courses)
  • Play unlimited random hands

  • PLUS
  • Joan's Live Online Lessons for free
  • Platinum Community
  • Cancel anytime

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Join Teach Gold
  • Access courses to teach 6 different bridge concepts
  • Free course about teaching methodology
  • Teacher Community (coming soon)
  • Access the entire OSOB Lesson Library (21 courses)
  • Play unlimited random hands
  • Cancel anytime
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Buy 11 months, get one free!

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$ $770 /year

Join Teach Platinum
  • Access courses to teach 6 different bridge concepts
  • Free course about teaching methodology
  • Teacher Community (coming soon)
  • Access the entire Lesson Library (21 courses)
  • Play unlimited random hands

  • PLUS
  • Joan's Live Online Lessons for free
  • Platinum Community
  • Cancel anytime

“Thank you Joan! It was wonderful to be able to watch the beginner lessons unfold. I think as a group they would be the most difficult and challenging to teach. Looking forward to the next lessons.”

Mardi S

Learn from Australia's leading bridge teacher

Joan loves playing and teaching bridge. She has taught thousands of people, from beginners to experienced, in real life and online. She uses a clear, student-centred teaching method, and explains concepts simply and logically.

She has played bridge since her mid 20’s, owned and operated clubs for many years, and written a number of bridge books. She also trained teachers in bridge education. Joan has represented Australia, and is a current (2023) title holder of some national and state events.

The culmination of this experience led, five years ago, to the creation of her Online School of Bridge. This has proved to be the most exciting endeavour ever for Joan and her team.

Joan knows you never stop learning at bridge. “All the best along your bridge journey, and I hope you’ll have as much fun and stimulation playing this wonderful game as I have."
Frequently Asked Questions
Access to this course is only available as a Gold, Platinum, or Teach member. Across Joan's three decades of experience teaching bridge, she found that focusing on one course is not enough to improve your bridge skills. Instead, by becoming a member, you'll find a cost-effective way to access all 21 courses in a self-paced learning environment.
Yes! At the top of this page is a list of the lessons and activities included in this course. We also have a free lesson available to try, which you can access by clicking 'Learn' to view the Online School of Bridge page and free lessons.
We offer refunds in accordance with the ACCC guidelines. Our full refund policy is available in our Terms and Conditions which you can click on at the bottom of any page on our website.
You will have access for as long as you retain your membership with the Online School of Bridge.
Yes! We have bridge players from all around the world in our OSOB community. Plus, Joan has created a cheatsheet for applying the knowledge from her courses to all bridge bidding systems. So whether you play American-style Five Card Majors (SAYC), UK Standard English (ACOL) or another, you'll increase your bridge knowledge and skills using the Online School of Bridge.
No, each membership and course purchased is valid for access by one person only. If you are part of a bridge club and would like to discuss the potential for memberships for your teachers, please email us using the Contact Us link at the bottom of any page.