Peter Grundy
Beginners
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Acknowledgements
One of the most exciting things about teaching beginners is the feeling that one is learning more than they are.
I vividly remember several groups who taught me more than I taught them. In particular, I benefited from working with Judith Baker on a beginners’ course at Pilgrims some years ago. Since then, Judith and I have shared many beginners ideas and together discussed what a book like this should contain. I had hoped to work more closely with her on the book itself, but unfortunately it was not to be. She remains a silent partner in this endeavour.