In my opinion, I prefer a kind teacher to a strict teacher. This is because I can improve my skills in comfortable environment more than under the tense situation. Probably, I cannot stand that a teacher always find my mistakes. It is much better if they praise my improvements and tell me additional advice kindly.

It's less how the teacher <em>speaks</em> to me, and more how the teacher <em>views</em> me.

If a teacher views me with contempt / sees me as stupid but pretends to be nice, I'm not going to like that teacher. If the teacher is strict but fair and doesn't view me poorly, then I would like that teacher. But I'd avoid a strict teacher who sees me as inferior, and choose a kind teacher who is sincerely friendly.

It all boils down to their attitude and sincerity.

For me, a good relationship with my teacher is important. We don't need to be friends but both sides need to feel good during clases. I prefer structured lessons and a teacher who is leading the class, so I can concentrate on learning.

I think the important thing is for a teacher to find the right balance between supporting me and challenging me. If they are only supportive and don't challenge me, I won't progress as a learner. If they only challenge me with no support, I would give up. I think my ideal teacher is kind-hearted and one with whom I can have a free flowing conversation, but one who is strict about correcting my errors when we are working through specific exercises or points about grammar.

50 / 50, Intermediate would be good