s a support programme for individuals who have started to take bridge lessons that are based on the Standard English (Foundation) system. Thus, in this version of Bridge Coach, the focus is in the Standard English (Foundation) system of bidding, as used by the English Bridge Union Teachers Association. It is the aim of the program to give each student (program user) a supportive and pleasant way of practicing and developing his/her bridge knowledge and understanding. The student is allowed to set the pace of learning and then move on to the next section of the program when they are satisfied that the concepts have been understood.

Reference material is available throughout the program. There are six articles that cover the basics of bridge, leads, signals and discards, declarer and defender play. There is also a comprehensive and easily accessible glossary that explains all the bridge terms used within this learning resource.

An adapted version of the EBU system documentation is available within the program (by agreement with the English Bridge Union). Links are made to specific parts of the system, at appropriate times, within the bidding commentary. You will develop an ongoing familiarity with the bidding system as you work your way through the program.

Optional bidding directions are available during the auction. These provide help in calculating the point count of the hand and in choosing the correct bids to make within the auction.

A range of different types of card play assistance is also available throughout. At the start of the program, quite a lot of support is available in choosing the correct card(s) to play within each hand. Towards the end of the program, you are expected to play the cards on your own and then find out whether or not you have found a successful line of play.

The program May be used: To practice different aspects of bidding using the Standard English (Foundation) system supplied by the English Bridge Union.

To simply practice playing all aspects of Bridge.

As a teaching resource by bridge teachers.

Students who work their way through the program from start to finish will note that, in a relatively short period of time, they are playing a reasonable standard of bridge