Intermediate Bridge Lessons

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Intermediate Bridge Lessons

Master intermediate bridge lessons

Ready to sharpen your strategies and elevate your bridge game? At the intermediate level, you’ll explore more complex bidding, improve your play techniques, and enhance your defence strategies. Online School of Bridge is designed to help you build confidence and tackle more challenging hands as you progress toward an advanced skillset.

My structured curriculum revisits essential concepts like Promotion, Length and Finesse, while introducing advanced strategies. Each lesson provides step-by-step guidance and practical exercises to ensure you understand and apply new techniques effectively.
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Master intermediate bridge lessons

Who are online intermediate bridge lessons for?

Intermediate bridge lessons are ideal for players who have a foundational understanding of the game and want to take the next step in their bridge journey. If you’re familiar with the basics of bidding, play and defence and feel ready to explore more advanced bridge topics, these lessons are perfect for you.

At this level, you’ll focus on refining your existing skills. If your goal is to enjoy casual bridge games with friends or prepare for competitive play, intermediate lessons provide the perfect blend of theory and practical application to help you grow as a player.

Develop extra tricks with intermediate bridge lessons online

Building extra tricks in suits is a key focus at the intermediate level. In addition to mastering Promotion, Length and Finesse, you’ll learn how to:

  • Use the trump suit effectively to control the game.
  • Discard losers on winners to turn potential losses into opportunities.

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Ready to unlock your potential? Access my library of lessons, interactive hands and expert guidance. Let’s take your bride game to the next level together!
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More Suit Play

When you plan to develop extra tricks in suits, there are two extra possibilities at your disposal. Not only do you have Promotion, Length and Finesse, you now have the possibility of using the trump suit, and discarding losers on winners.

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Join a global bridge community

Learning bridge isn’t just about improving your game — it’s about connecting with others who share your passion. With a Platinum Membership to the Online School of Bridge, you’ll join a vibrant community of players, participate in live lessons and discuss strategies with fellow enthusiasts.

Learn bridge online at your own pace

With the Online School of Bridge, you can take charge of your learning journey. Access over 120 lessons, 600 practice hands and video tutorials from anywhere, on any device. Whether you prefer self-paced learning or joining live online lessons with me, you’ll find plenty of resources to suit your style.

What you’ll get in every lesson:

Videos

Clear, step-by-step tutorials that break down complex techniques into manageable parts. These videos make even the trickiest strategies easy to understand, giving you the confidence to apply them in your game.

Notes

Downloadable resources for easy reference as you practise. These detailed notes are perfect for reinforcing what you’ve learned and serve as a handy guide during gameplay.

Hands

Interactive exercises designed to help you apply what you’ve learned in real scenarios. These practice hands allow you to test and refine your skills in a practical, hands-on way.

Quizzes

Fun and engaging challenges to test your understanding of each lesson. Quizzes help ensure you’ve mastered the material and are ready to progress to more advanced techniques.

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The most rewarding moment in teaching bridge is watching beginners discover their own potential. I’ve had the privilege of guiding thousands of students to that transformative moment, and I can’t wait to help you discover what you’re capable of — let’s get started!

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  • Play unlimited random hands
  • Fortnightly general eNewsletter
  • Cancel anytime

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  • Play unlimited random hands
  • Access the entire Lesson Library (21 courses)
  • Weekly eNewsletter with extra tips from Joan
  • Cancel anytime
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$ 50 /month

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  • Play unlimited random hands
  • Access the entire Lesson Library (21 courses)
  • PLUS
  • Joan's Live Online Lessons for free
  • Join our Platinum Community
  • Cancel anytime

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$ 330 /year

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  • Play unlimited random hands
  • Access the entire Lesson Library (21 courses)
  • Weekly eNewsletter with extra tips from Joan
  • Cancel anytime
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Buy 11 months, get one free!

$600

$ $550 /year

Become a Platinum Member
  • Play unlimited random hands
  • Access the entire Lesson Library (21 courses)
  • PLUS
  • Joan's Live Online Lessons for free
  • Join our Platinum Community
  • Cancel anytime
FAQs
These lessons are for bridge players who already understand the basics and want to go further. If you’ve completed beginner courses or feel confident with opening bids, play and defense, you’re ready for our intermediate bridge lessons online.
You’ll build on your foundational skills by revisiting key topics like promotion, length and finesse, and learning how to apply them in more complex hands. The courses also introduce new strategies and conventions in bidding, declarer play and defense.
Yes. Each lesson includes step-by-step videos to help explain concepts clearly. Then, once you complete a practise hand, there is a review video where we show you the best way to play that hand using the concept you’ve just learned.
Platinum members can ask questions during live classes or post their question on the Platinum Community. All members can access detailed notes, video tutorials and interactive practise hands to help reinforce what they’ve learned.
You should be familiar with how to bid, follow suit and plan a simple hand. If you can play a basic game of bridge and want to improve your confidence and consistency, you’re in a good position to begin intermediate bridge lessons online and start learning more complex conventions.
Yes. All bridge lessons intermediate level courses are self-paced, so you can revisit the material as often as needed and move forward when you’re ready. You can complete the courses independently or join Live Online Lessons (LOLs) if you prefer guided instruction and interaction.
No. You can complete all lessons, practice hands and quizzes on your own. The Online School of Bridge (OSOB) lets you play against virtual opponents to learn and practice independently.
The intermediate skill level includes seven full courses, each comprising multiple lessons and activities. While exact numbers vary by course, your membership gives you access to the full lesson library, which includes over 120 lessons and more than 600 interactive hands across all skill levels.

Learn from a world-class bridge educator

Joan Butts

Learn from a world-class bridge educator

Joan Butts brings decades of experience, international playing credentials, and a trusted teaching style to every lesson. She has represented Australia at world championship level and has taught thousands of students across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the United States. Her teaching materials are trusted by clubs and learners alike for their clarity and practical approach.