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14 IF I JOIN A GROUP, WILL I BE EXPECTED

14. IF I JOIN A GROUP, WILL I BE EXPECTED TO DO WORK BETWEEN GROUP MEETINGS?

You will never be forced to do anything. Whether you do things between meetings depends on the type of group, and the time that you are able to give to it. For instance, if you join a foreign language group it makes sense to practise what has been covered in the group meeting. The Group Leader may in fact suggest some homework and obviously you will learn more quickly if you find the time to do it. Other groups such as a reading group involve doing some private reading and bringing your opinions to a discussion. Still other groups may involve some background exploration of a subject in advance of a talk or discussion to be held later. In some groups the members take turns to give a presentation – for instance a history group or travel group sometimes work in this way. Such presentations are always voluntary, and you certainly won’t be pressurised into giving one if you don’t feel able to.