Immersion is one of the fastest ways to develop a skill.

Students who dive into culture, memes, music, and even fiction first learn much faster than those who don’t.  It’s something that you’ll often notice when observing language learning, but it also spills over to bridge.

Are you studying the game of bridge, and want to increase your learning speed?

It’s okay to be impatient at times. But aptitude takes time – and if you would like to hurry, you’ll have to make sure you’re inseparable from your game. There are many ways to do it, even if you don’t have a lot of time in your average day.

Here’s a look at 4 ways to make bridge part of a busy day.

1. The bridge streaming universe

Hundreds of clubs and players are out there broadcasting live bridge games right now. It takes just a few mouse-clicks to find your way to kibitzing heaven, and you don’t have to leave your house.

If you like to watch, immerse yourself in Vugraph feeds, Twitch.tv streams, and YouTube Channels all about bridge.

2. The wikipedia page

Sometimes there isn’t a lot of time in the average day.

If this describes your day as bridge player, there might not be an available few hours to cruise your way through a bridge book (and on really rough days, there’s barely enough time to eat).

What then?

Wikipedia pages are filled with a wealth of useful bridge detail. From notable players to conventions and events, you’ll find something to read. Find them by clicking related links on a chosen bridge page. Enjoy the journey from there!

If you’re a quick reader, then just a few minutes can teach you a whole lot about bridge.

3. The bridge book (bit-by-bit)

If you imagine that you don’t have the time to read books, you might be doing it wrong. Books aren’t just meant to be read from one cover to the next – but can be read any way you like.

Carry a bridge book with you at all times. In the world of e-readers, this is a much easier task. Would you rather carry the hard copies? Well, I didn’t think so…

When you have a few minutes, take the time to read. It might not seem like a great difference, but it is. Small, five-minute stretches can add up to several books you didn’t think you had time for in the first place.

4. The dotcom boom

Let’s take a moment to admit that we’re lucky to live in the internet age. Convenience taken for granted didn’t exist a few decades ago, and still might not exist for areas without access to basics.

Do you have internet access at a decent speed? Use it. There are many thinkers with potential who don’t have opportunities for fast, instant information.

With spare time in a busy days, browse online bridge. Message boards, forums, newsletters, and even bot-driven games are all up for the taking. Each might only take a few minutes out of your day, but bring a world’s worth of changes to your bridge playing.