Lynn Durrant's picnic in the park

Which park would you go to?
The biggest natural park I know, the Pyrenees, near a waterfall.

Why?
Because I have good memories if it and it's near to my dream.

Who would you go with?
Tomas my partner, and Sam, my dog.

What would you take to the park?
- a book Remains of the Day or Wild Swans… hold on I've just thought of another one: Sour Sweet - I'm a fast reader.
- a CD Enya, anything by her.
- a magazine El Jueves, which is an "antipolitical" magazine.
- a video to watch later The Horse Whisperer.
- anything else? An anorak - it might rain.

Inside your picnic basket what would you take
- to eat? Potato omelette, cheese, and bread.
- to drink? Water.

Who would you like to meet in the park?
Martin Luther King.

What would you talk about?
What he would have done if he'd known he was going to be assassinated.

What would you do afterwards?
Have a siesta.

Lynn Durrant is Head of Young Learners at International House Barcelona, working with teachers of students in the 6 to 17 age range. She is also a tutor on the Cambridge CELTA and CELTYL teacher training courses, and an assessor for Cambridge Young Learners schemes. Lynn has given sessions on Young Learners at conferences all over the world.

Click here to read a transcript of Lynn Durrant's richmondpark chat, Issues and problems with Secondary Learners.