A2 - PRE-INTERMEDIATE - In today’s episode, I’m talking about this very relatable (and very divisive) question. I share my thoughts on traditional expectations, modern dating, how things work in Hungary (and maybe don’t in Scandinavia!), and also some personal stories, including the time I went on a “first date” with a girl I met on Bumble BFF when I had just moved to El Paso.

This is a fun one to listen to if you like real-life stories, everyday Hungarian, and topics that everyone seems to have an opinion on. As always, you can find the transcript, word list, and extra notes on Patreon — and I’d love to hear what you think in the comments (in Hungarian, of course 😄).

✨ Perfect for Hungarian learners (A2–B2)

📄 Transcript + vocab list available on Patreon

💬 Drop a comment in Hungarian and tell me what you think!

B1 - INTERMEDIATE - In this episode, we explore why it’s so hard to truly rest in today’s busy world. We talk about the pressure to always be productive, the impact of social media on our energy, and why feeling guilty about resting isn’t healthy. I share some of the things I do to slow down, and I highly recommend my blog with Hungarian audio and English translation. It is a relaxing and enjoyable way to calm the noise in your mind, helping you slow down and find focus:🌿 https://www.patreon.com/collection/801306

B1+ - INTERMEDIATE - In this episode, I share my top three favorite Hungarian movies, a mix of new and classic films. I also talk about some famous Hungarian actors who are worth knowing as part of the culture, and one of the movies on the list even won an Oscar! Whether you’re learning Hungarian, interested in Hungarian culture, or just looking for something new to watch, these films are a great place to start.

Links mentioned in the video:

🎙️Podcast:

- 5 magyar sorozat

- A kedvenc magyar rajzfilm-sorozataim

🎬 Filmek:

- Futni mentem (magyar Netflix)

- Mindenki (rövidfilm)- Isten hozta, őrnagy úr!

🎵 Kórusmű a "Mindenki" c. filmből: (1:21-től)

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B1+ - UPPER-INTERMEDIATE - Someone once called me an influencer… actually, two people :D But I’m not an influencer. I don’t sell products, I don’t do sponsorships. I am a teacher, I help people learn Hungarian and I have a small business. Making videos is 20% of my work.

Anyway, these comments inspired today's episode where I'll talk about a few influencer trends I find annoying or a bit weird. Just my personal thoughts, nothing serious, just some honest rambling at B1+ level 😄

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A2 - PRE-INTERMEDIATE - I answer ten “either-or” questions and tell you which one I choose and why. I say "választ" [to choose ] nine times in this podcast and "válaszol" [to answer] four times. These two words often get mixed up by Hungarian learners, so if you struggle with them too, this episode is a great way to practice and hear the difference in context.

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B2 - UPPER-INTERMEDIATE - We all know Hungarian can feel like a shock at first for learners who are used to studying languages from the same family, like the Romance or Germanic languages. It doesn’t really compare to anything else.

But what about the other side of the story? How does this affect Hungarians when they try to learn foreign languages?

I actually used to teach English one-on-one, so I’ll share some of the most common things my Hungarian students struggled with back then. I’ll also talk about what gave me a hard time when I started learning Polish and Spanish myself.

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B1 - INTERMEDIATE - Don't feel discouraged if talking to native speakers feels exhausting or frustrating. It's completely normal. You’re not supposed to hold full conversations or understand everything yet.

Instead, focus on finding ways to feel more and more successful at your current level. It's absolutely possible to feel successful when talking to Hungarians, even at a lower level. In this episode, I'll share some ideas to help you build that sense of achievement and I'll also talk about how to see your progress more realistically.

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A2 - PRE-INTERMEDIATE - Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Answer the same five questions I did, and learn some new words in Hungarian along the way 🥰

You don't need a short video where they teach you "how to say prefer in Hungarian?" You need a context, a story, and a lot of repetition. In this video I say "what do you prefer?" five times, you have a context, you have a story so I'm sure you will remember by the end of the video.

Random videos with phrases won't take you anywhere. Analyzing full sentences, transcriptions, real conversations in Hungarian will! It's time to learn Hungarian with a new approach ✨

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B2 - UPPER-INTERMEDIATE - ⚡Two Potterheads are having a conversation about Harry Potter in Hungarian. I invited my dear friend, Verka (Frissítő német) for a little chat. Turns out we are in very different houses so we almost stopped talking to each other in the middle of the podcast :D

🪄Wizarding terms and translations: https://harrypotter.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_wizarding_terms_in_translations_of_Harry_Potter

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B1 - INTERMEDIATE - If you learn Hungarian because of your partner this episode is definitely for you. I'll share how it felt not knowing a word of Spanish when there was a family gathering and how my mindset changed about it. I'd love to read about your experience too! 🥰

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