On Tuesday, 15 December, the ninth edition of the English Language Festival was held in the Forum hall. Over the years, the event has had various names. The idea has always been the same: to motivate young people to learn English.
That day, students of I Liceum Ogólnokształcące performed four songs, including three written by teacher Leszek Idzikowski and the well-known hit “Fever,” as well as the play “Victoria” and the sketch “Psiapsiółki” – all in English.
– “Victoria” is the story of a woman with a speech impediment who is mocked and ridiculed by everyone – explains Leszek Idzikowski, the author of the play. Victoria, played by Joanna Naglik, tries to cope with the problem: she attends group therapy and then visits a speech therapist. It all ends happily. In the final scene, we see the protagonist receiving a literary award. Victoria becomes a writer renowned throughout the world, with an excellent command of English.
The audience also enjoyed the sketch “Psiapsiółki,” a story about the unusual friendship between two women. – I wrote it especially for Monika Warężak and Milena Urban – says Idzikowski.
– The event is gaining momentum. Every year, more and more people want to take part in this festival. And we are getting better and better at it – says the teacher. – It is a very good way to learn English. Of course, stage fright appears, but that stage fright provides enormous motivation to learn.
During breaks between successive programme items, Leszek Idzikowski interviewed members of the audience.
(ii information)