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Do you think a lesson is more affective if the teacher is nice, or strict? I remember a discussion on this on the radio about a year ago. Is teaching more affective if you have a "nice" teacher, a teacher who is your "friend" or a teacher who is simply informative and strict?
Personally, I think having a nice teacher is far more effective than having a not so nice one. If you don't understand, you feel more comfortable asking. Also, when you have a nice teacher you tend to look forward to the lesson in question more, and I suppose you are more likely to listen if you like the teacher. But, a strict teacher is arguable too, if you listen then you won't need to ask questions.
Some people believe that teachers are there simply to teach, not to befriend.
What do you think?