Online bridge courses, from beginner to advanced

I am a complete newcomer to Bridge but understood the importance of having a good teacher. The Beginners Course ('Step 1') with Chris has been fantastic. He does not disappoint! He is clear, concise, easy to follow and manages to inject humour and his boundless passion for the game.What has been surprising is how effective his online classes are. No fuss, no travelling - just wonderfully focussed sessions with a good mix of learning and practice via Zoom and two online Bridge sites. I find it hard to imagine that face to face sessions could be as good! I’m subscribing to the next Course and even if it were possible to do face to face, I’d probably still opt for the online class!

I have had a fantastic time learning to play Bridge on the Step 1 course with Chris at the West Hants Bridge School. Chris has a charismatic and engaging teaching style which makes it an absolute joy to attend and learn. I'm totally new to the game, as I had always been told that Bridge was too complicated - this is not true! Chris explains the rationale behind the decisions, which makes the game understandable and enjoyable. The course follows a logical structure, covering each topic in turn, and the pace of the individual sessions is spot-on. The flexibility of Zoom classes is also a real bonus. I'd thoroughly recommend anyone who is thinking about taking up or improving their Bridge to consider signing up with the West Hants Bridge School. I can't wait to get started with Step 2!

What an amazing stroke of luck that I have found Chris to teach me and for me to be able to attend lessons online. Chris has opened my eyes to all the rookie errors I was making and how I could correct them now with my new found knowledge! It has been quite eye opening to discover quite how many holes I had in what I had been previously taught. It is so reassuring to have a Bridge teacher who is so approachable and explains things so well. I have found a new excitement for the game and I'm looking forward to the Step 4 course in September.

Brilliant on every level. Chris makes learning the game an absolute pleasure - highly entertaining (I still chuckle when I see a mole hill or a Rottweiler!) and he has the patience of a saint.

The Step 3 course has been a joy. The sessions have been a lot of fun and I love Chris's firm, clear, and well-structured style…I do laugh a lot as his sense of humour is very refreshing! I am a teacher and find that the art with which Chris deals with questions is to be admired…. calm repetition of the explanation given; no-one is made to feel stupid for asking. The playing of the hands is particularly useful… Chris sets the hands up and gets some of us to play them. Understanding the concepts is one thing, putting them into practice is another! Highly recommended!

If you want to learn Bridge then you couldn’t have a better teacher than Chris. He puts the subject over well. He’s patient but best of all - he’s kind. He doesn’t think any of the questions you ask are silly and he gives you confidence. I’ve learnt so much about card play on the Step 3 course and I’m really starting to believe I can play this game!