Explore the world of bridge with our free lessons

Are you intrigued by the intellectual challenge of bridge? Start your journey with our comprehensive free bridge lessons for beginners.

We at Joan Butts Online School of Bridge believe that learning the basics of bridge should be accessible to everyone. That's why we offer free bridge lessons for beginners without prior experience or payment. These lessons focus on the fundamental principles and strategies of the game, providing you with a solid foundation.

The mechanics of bridge

Our free bridge lessons for beginners guide you through the core aspects of playing bridge to enhance your problem-solving and strategic thinking skills, setting you on the path to becoming a keen player. You'll explore everything from the game's basic rules to the initial strategies you need to start your bridge journey.

Why choose the Online School of Bridge

I, Joan Butts, am a globally recognised competitive bridge player and teacher with over three decades of experience in teaching the game to thousands of students worldwide. 

I’ve represented Australia four times in world championships and have been instrumental in shaping bridge education as the National Teaching Coordinator with the Australian Bridge Federation (ABF) — a position I held for 12 years. During this time, I created the ABF Teacher Accreditation Programme, developing innovative methodologies to train countless bridge teachers across the country. 

My real passion is teaching bridge. So, in 2017, I launched the Online School of Bridge, home to hundreds of carefully curated lessons, interactive hands using robots to play, hand video reviews, student notes and quizzes. In July 2023, I moved the Online School onto a modern educational platform following a spiral learning curriculum. 

With every online lesson, I aim to help students improve their bridge skills with bite-sized, achievable activities, making this wonderful game simple, fun and easy to understand for all.

Get started easily

Signing up for our free bridge lessons is straightforward. Simply create an account with your name and email address — no payment or credit card is required. This easy access ensures that everyone, regardless of their background or financial situation, can learn and enjoy the game of bridge.