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Looking for somebody capable of teaching a potential player from "there are 52 cards in the deck". Non-card player who occasionally watches a table but has no clue what's going on. I have a learning disability so physical whiteboard lectures are an absolute must (read: it's non-negotiable; if you use PowerPoint slides only I would rather you not respond). Will pay for the right fit because Im uncomfortable learning in groups and don't have access to a club. Reply if and only if you're capable of filming in a classroom and using a physical whiteboard.
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Looking for beginner teacher
#2
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Posted Today, 13:26
David:
I hope this doesn't come across as condescending in any way. I can sense the frustration in the comments you've posted and am asking questions just to see if I have any helpful suggestions. (I'm not a teacher so can't help with your request directly.)
1. What's your goal? For example, is it to play bridge on BBO with robots at the other 3 seats?
2. What is it about the whiteboard that makes it work so well for you? For example, if you were to play bridge on BBO, would you be able to process information (such as the way cards and bids are shown) well enough to play?
3. If there are existing recorded lessons on YouTube where the teacher happens to use a whiteboard or write on paper, would that work for you?
4. Are you on Discord? I think there are a couple of active bridge-related groups where people might have ideas/support for you.
5. Finally, rather than approaching this from the bridge side, have you considered approaching it from the neurodivergent side, .e.g, finding some like-minded people who are interested in learning bridge with you?
I hope this doesn't come across as condescending in any way. I can sense the frustration in the comments you've posted and am asking questions just to see if I have any helpful suggestions. (I'm not a teacher so can't help with your request directly.)
1. What's your goal? For example, is it to play bridge on BBO with robots at the other 3 seats?
2. What is it about the whiteboard that makes it work so well for you? For example, if you were to play bridge on BBO, would you be able to process information (such as the way cards and bids are shown) well enough to play?
3. If there are existing recorded lessons on YouTube where the teacher happens to use a whiteboard or write on paper, would that work for you?
4. Are you on Discord? I think there are a couple of active bridge-related groups where people might have ideas/support for you.
5. Finally, rather than approaching this from the bridge side, have you considered approaching it from the neurodivergent side, .e.g, finding some like-minded people who are interested in learning bridge with you?
#3
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Posted Today, 16:44
jdiana, on 2025-February-12, 13:26, said:
David:
I hope this doesn't come across as condescending in any way. I can sense the frustration in the comments you've posted and am asking questions just to see if I have any helpful suggestions. (I'm not a teacher so can't help with your request directly.)
1. What's your goal? For example, is it to play bridge on BBO with robots at the other 3 seats?
2. What is it about the whiteboard that makes it work so well for you? For example, if you were to play bridge on BBO, would you be able to process information (such as the way cards and bids are shown) well enough to play?
3. If there are existing recorded lessons on YouTube where the teacher happens to use a whiteboard or write on paper, would that work for you?
4. Are you on Discord? I think there are a couple of active bridge-related groups where people might have ideas/support for you.
5. Finally, rather than approaching this from the bridge side, have you considered approaching it from the neurodivergent side, .e.g, finding some like-minded people who are interested in learning bridge with you?
I hope this doesn't come across as condescending in any way. I can sense the frustration in the comments you've posted and am asking questions just to see if I have any helpful suggestions. (I'm not a teacher so can't help with your request directly.)
1. What's your goal? For example, is it to play bridge on BBO with robots at the other 3 seats?
2. What is it about the whiteboard that makes it work so well for you? For example, if you were to play bridge on BBO, would you be able to process information (such as the way cards and bids are shown) well enough to play?
3. If there are existing recorded lessons on YouTube where the teacher happens to use a whiteboard or write on paper, would that work for you?
4. Are you on Discord? I think there are a couple of active bridge-related groups where people might have ideas/support for you.
5. Finally, rather than approaching this from the bridge side, have you considered approaching it from the neurodivergent side, .e.g, finding some like-minded people who are interested in learning bridge with you?
The frustration IS real. So your queries deserve answers:
1) Playing with three robots is my "first base". Being able to play with a partner is what I really want, but established players being hostile to beginners is as well documented as bridge teachers treating anyone and everyone under the age of 70 as not welcome (and I'm 46). I don't have the patience to expose myself to a partner who likely won't give patience back. I guess you could say playing the individual events on BBO is a Plan B.
2) It's all about parsing about what's important so I can take the concepts to the table. With PowerPoint slides, I can forget about that. I've tried. Someone else who answered privately (but can't help) could tell that there is potential for me to develop to a point where I can at least enjoy the game, if only the learning materials were accessible.
3) To date I have yet to find one. My ideal teacher needs to leave their humor at the door and focus on teaching, nothing else. Dry and droning lectures with plenty of opportunities to ask questions, some of them you would consider to be borderline asinine, are exactly what I want. YouTube videos can't do that.
4) With all due respect, what on Earth is Discord?
5) That's not happening. I don't drive, so finding other neurodivergents is equivalent to asking me to jump into the Charles River in Boston and expecting me to swim when I can't.
David
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Posted Today, 17:54
Hi David.
Thanks for answering my questions. Sorry - I should have sent you a private message; I didn't think of it.
Discord is an app that provides an online platform for chatting that includes (if you want it) video and audio. Groups are usually organized around shared interests. It started out as focused on gaming but has become more general since then. (I'm 65 years old so not a natural Discord user. I was in a bridge Discord for a while but eventually left.) I was thinking that you might be able to meet some like-minded people online, not in real life. I understand that you don't drive.
Jim
Thanks for answering my questions. Sorry - I should have sent you a private message; I didn't think of it.
Discord is an app that provides an online platform for chatting that includes (if you want it) video and audio. Groups are usually organized around shared interests. It started out as focused on gaming but has become more general since then. (I'm 65 years old so not a natural Discord user. I was in a bridge Discord for a while but eventually left.) I was thinking that you might be able to meet some like-minded people online, not in real life. I understand that you don't drive.
Jim
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