"Learn to Play Bridge: 20 Lessons for Beginners" by Maggie Hadley is based on lesson notes from a 1st year bridge course. The book is printed in A4 format and offers a reference guide for any student teaching themselves, attending a bridge course or learning from the internet. It may also appeal to those who have some previous experience and wish to update their knowledge. The lessons are based on the modern Acol system with Weak Two Openings. A Workbook is included at the back with exercises tailored to each lesson. You can quickly learn the basics and move on to develop a skill and sociable hobby that will last you a lifetime. Whether you want to play in a bridge club, join a bridge holiday or simply play with friends, these lessons will get you started.
"Next Steps in Bridge: 20 Lessons for Improvers" is the sequel in a similar format.
These highly accessible books are a complete training manual for those new to bridge and also improvers. Structured lessons take you through bidding and play with examples of hands to illustrate the learning points. Bidding tables and charts, together with tips on declarer play and defence provide information in a user-friendly format. These must have books are a comprehensive guide to modern Acol bridge.
"The ABC of Contract Bridge" by Ben Cohen and
Rhoda Lederer is a complete outline of the Acol bidding system and the card play of contract bridge, especially prepared for beginners
"Bridge for Complete Beginners" by Paul Mendelson is a very simple basic guide for those with no knowledge of bridge at all. It teaches the Acol System as used in the UK - a weak NoTrump and 4-card majors.
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Bread and Butter Bidding
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What am I trying to tell my partner? This and all the beginner's questions are answered in "Bread and Butter Bidding" by Brian Senior through a series of exercises which impart a firm understanding of Acol bidding.
"Bridge for Beginners" by Zia Mahmood and Audrey Grant is a complete bridge course on (Acol) bidding, play and defence for the complete beginner. It includes test hands to involve the student at each point.
"The Daily Telegraph Easy Guide To Acol Bridge" by Patrick Jourdain is a guide to the traditional Acol system of bidding, suitable for social players and beginners or newcomers to the game of bridge. The book explains some of the logic behind bridge bidding. Only essential conventions are covered, as well as the rudiments of play, defence and scoring.
"No Fear Bridge Notes: Bidding and Scoring"' by
Leigh Harding
is a clear and simple guide to basic Acol bidding ("Standard English"). Suitable for beginners bridge or for anyone who needs to brush up their knowledge of the basic Acol bridge bidding sequences.
Jeremy Flint and John Gullick pooled their enormous experience of playing and teaching bridge to produce this invaluable guide for absolute beginners, as well as those who would welcome a refresher course. "The First Bridge Book" follows the very latest methods of teaching the game from bridge schools and follows also the Acol system of bidding. All the rules, conventions, and terms are explained here, systematically and sensibly for the newcomer. It's Acol, so not suitable for Standard American players.
"How to Play Bridge (British Edition)" by Peter Arnold is a quick and easy beginner's course to the world's most popular card game. Simple Explanations of the rules, plus clear illustrations of sample hands and scoring. Tactical tips and advice on pitfalls to avoid so you can play and win with confidence.
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"Teach Your Child Acol Bridge" by Ron Klinger is a beginner's book specifically designed for teaching a child.
"Acol Bridge for Bright Beginners" by Hugh Kelsey and Andrew Kambites presents clearly-explained chapters on bidding (using Acol) and the play of the cards.
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Winning Ways at Bridge
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"Winning Ways at Bridge" by Rhoda Lederer and David Griffiths presents a s
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Basic Acol
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"Basic Acol" by Ben Cohen and Rhoda Lederer is suitable for the beginner to intermediate level, this is an updated edition of a popular bridge book.
"All About Acol" by Ben Cohen teaches you you need to know about the Acol systen of bidding.
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Calling a Spade a Spade
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"Calling a Spade a Spade" by Ben Cohen and Rhoda Barrow shows you the Acol bidding system in action.
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Learn Bridge With the Lederers
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Tony & Rhoda Lederer
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"Learn Bridge With the Leders" by Tony & Rhoda Lederer. Although dated, this is still a good book for the beginner. It teaches standard Acol and also includes sections on card play. It is clearly written, and easy to follow. On the down side, Acol has many new developments, which are not included in this book.
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Introduction to
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"Introduction to Acol Bidding" by
Pat Husband, Ron Klinger and Andrew Kambites. This book is part of a series published in collaboration with the English Bridge Union Teacher's Association, this booklet describes this straightforward, natural bidding language in easy-to-follow terms. It contains exercises that are useful for consolidating lessons and for testing the student's knowledge of the game.
"Play Your Cards Right" by Pat Husband and Ron Klinger. This is another book that is part of a series published in collaboration with the the English Bridge Teachers' Association. It shows how to acquire insight as both declarer and defender, including exercises that are useful for testing the student's knowledge of the game. Or buy from Amazon.co.uk.
Bridge Beginner's Pack
A beginner's pack of two Ron Klinger books for all those wishing to learn the basics of bridge: Acol Bridge Made Easy & Basic Acol Bridge Flipper Or buy from Amazon.co.uk
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The EBU's Really Easy Bridge series by Sandra Landy
The English Bridge Union (EBU) have produced a comprehensive selection of books aimed at beginners. The author, Sandra Landy, is a former World Champion and highly regarded teacher. She reviewed the Acol system, as now played, and put together a joined-up system called 'Standard English' suitable for teaching to beginners.
"Really Easy Bidding" by Sandra Landy is the definitive book on the Standard English bidding system. It also provides a sound foundation for playing bridge at the highest levels. Anyone learning bridge from an EBU trained teacher should be learning this system. Moreover it is sufficiently consistent with the Acol that was taught 25 years ago that anyone that can play this system is in a good position to play with almost any Acol player. This is the basic reference book that should be owned by anyone that is serious about learning Acol. Whenever you have a bidding problem use this book to look up what should have happened. When you hardly ever need it are you ready to move on.
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Really Easy Modern Acol
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"Really Easy Modern Acol" by Sandra Landy builds on the methods of those in Really Easy Bidding. If you plan to play competitively get this book and study it carefully. But be warned: once you advance beyond the basic level of Acol there are few standards. To play most of the methods and conventions in this book you need to buy two copies: one for yourself and another for your bridge partner.
"Really Easy Play With Trumps" teaches you the basics of how to play trump contracts.
"Really Easy Play With No Trumps" by Sandra Landy teaches you the basics of how to play trump contracts.
" by Pat Husband and Ron Klinger. This is another book that is part of a series published in collaboration with the the English Bridge Teachers' Association. It shows how to acquire insight as both declarer and defender, including exercises that are useful for testing the student's knowledge of the game. Or buy from 
A beginner's pack of two Ron Klinger books for all those wishing to learn the basics of bridge: Acol Bridge Made Easy & Basic Acol Bridge Flipper Or buy from 
