Rajmund Ertel

I had a privilege to be taught English by Rajmund Ertel in Stefan Zeromski high school in Kielce in years 1955-58. He introduced very attractive way of teaching/learning - constant interaction between the teacher and students, role playing, lots of jokes and fun. And instant reward, even most lazy student could get a top mark for one good answer. I think, in 1956 the curriculum has been changed, number of foreign languages has been reduced to two, in my case these were Russian and German. Some dozen students were so eager to continue English with out beloved teacher, that school director - Mr Antoni Biezanek (another very memorable character)- organised for us a special class with no extra cost to parents. I think 12 students attended. This arrangement created additional motivation and bond between students and the teacher. At the end of our high school we had to pass additional exam, so English could be listed on pur High School Certificate - matura.