How do I change the install language on a MacBook Pro

Hi folks,
I have purchased a 2nd hand MacBook Pro that was using Polish as its default language. I have changed it all back to English, including 'sudo languagesetup' in utilities, however I want to reintsall the OS and when I press Command > R on startup the setup is showing in Polish still.
Can you please advise how I can change this English? I have researched extensively but still have not found answers beyond using the terminal in utilities which I have already tried,
Thanks
IW

Then you will need the original system discs that came with the system when it was new or a replacement set of them. The Replacement set can be ordered from Apple for a small fee.
That system should not been sold to you with Mt Lion, or Lion, installed on it. Those 2 version of OS X would be Tied to the original persons Apple ID that installed either of them. These versions of OS X, when purchased from the Mac App Store for older Mac computers, can not be transfered to someone else.
I don't think an Apple store will be any help. You need to reinstall the original shipping version of OS X then upgrade and update it to Snow Leopard 10.6.8 and then you can either log into the Mac App Store using your current Apple ID (Or create an Apple Id if you don't have one) and buy, download and install Mt Lion on that system.

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