Simplified Hungarian
Simplified Hungarian is a language-learning podcast that teaches practical, conversational Hungarian for people preparing for the Hungarian citizenship interview. It uses a dual-perspective format with Jimmy as the student and Teo as the native coach, breaking down essential grammar and real-time language use. The show avoids academic perfection and focuses on functional fluency. It offers free episodes on foundational structures and premium Paprika-tier episodes with role-plays, native-speed audio, transcripts, vocabulary sheets, and exercises.
Episodes
Episode 7: How to Say "... ago" in Hungarian
In this Building Blocks episode, Teo and Jimmy tackle one of the trickier time expressions in Hungarian. Saying "two years ago" isn't as straightforward as it sounds. They also spend time on pronunciation, working through the vowel sounds in Hungarian time units that consistently trip up English speakers.By the end of this episode you'll understand the structure behind "ago" in Hungarian, be able
Episode 5: Language Learning Routine
In this Story Session episode, Teo shares a short story in Hungarian about his language learning routine. Jimmy listens and breaks down what he can, then Teo walks through every sentence with an explanation. A useful episode for anyone who wants to talk about how they are learning Hungarian.By the end of this episode you'll recognize:Két éve tanulok magyarul - I have been learning Hungarian for tw
Episode 3: Questions about Family
In this Consulate Question of the Day episode, Teo steps into the role of the consul and asks Jimmy real interview-style questions about his Hungarian ancestry - unscripted follow-ups included. Jimmy breaks down what he hears, gives his answers in Hungarian, and Teo corrects and expands along the way.By the end of this episode you'll be able to use/understand:Meséljen a magyar felmenőjéről - Tell
Episode 2: Vasárnapi ebéd - Sunday Lunch
In this Story Session episode, Teo tells a short story in Hungarian about a Hungarian cultural staple - the Sunday lunch. Jimmy listens and breaks down what he catches, then Teo walks through every sentence with a full explanation.By the end of this episode you'll recognize:Vasárnapi ebéd - Sunday lunchGyakran - oftenHagyomány - traditionHázi - homemadeKávézik - to have coffee (yes, it's a verb)Th
Episode 1: How to Say "I Have" in Hungarian
In this Building Blocks episode, Teo and Jimmy discuss that there is no verb "to have" in Hungarian. They break down how to express ownership, that the negative form follows a different format, and how to build sentences.By the end of this episode you'll be able to say:I have a question - Van egy kérdésemI have two children - Van két gyerekemI don't have time - Nincs időmI don't have money - Nincs
Welcome to Simplified Hungarian
If you're preparing for the Hungarian simplified naturalization interview, this podcast is for you.Every week, Teo and Jimmy help you get ready for your interview. Teo is a native speaker and language teacher who knows what the consulate expects. Jimmy passed his own interview and remembers exactly what it feels like to sit in that chair. There are three kinds of episodes: - Building Blocks teache
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