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Why Learn Hungarian?

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The most widely spoken of the Uralic group of languages, Hungarian is the official language of Hungary and an official language of the European Union. Beyond Hungary’s borders, the language is spoken in Serbia, Romania, Slovakia, Israel, Slovenia, Ukraine, Austria, the United States, and Croatia. More than 17 million people worldwide speak Hungarian. One of the historic languages of Eastern Europe, the language first appeared in a printed book in 1533. Hungarian is regulated by the Hungarian Research Centre for Linguistics and uses a Hungarian alphabet based on the Latin writing system.

If you’re reading this, you need or want to learn Hungarian. Thousands of Pimsleur learners around the world have already used our innovative language learning platform – based on the Pimsleur Method™, to take Hungarian language courses. The Pimsleur Method is centered around four primary pillars of learning Hungarian: Core Vocabulary, Organic Learning, Principle of Anticipation, and Graduated Interval Recall. These techniques inform all of our Hungarian lessons, which you’ll find in our Premium (Hungarian only) and All-Access (all languages in the Pimsleur catalog) subscriptions.

When you learn the Hungarian language, you’ll unlock doors for personal growth and development, including:

  • The ability to hold a conversation with native Hungarian speakers.
  • Immersive, interesting travel possibilities – in Hungary and other regions that speak the language.
  • A deeper understanding of Hungary’s rich, fascinating history.
  • The chance to connect with relatives from the Old World.
  • And much more.

Whether you need to study the Hungarian language for educational reasons or you’d simply like to expand your total knowledge base, Pimsleur puts you in a position to succeed – our Hungarian language courses are used by business executives, government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and curious individual learners everywhere!

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The Best Way to Learn the Hungarian Language

Pimsleur takes you to the heart of the Hungarian language with an intuitive approach based on listening and dynamic exercises. Our easily accessible tools and resources are informed by the Pimsleur Method, which empowers you to learn Hungarian in an easy, enjoyable way!

Some of the advanced features you can use include Digital Flash Cards, Lightbulb Moments, Reading Lessons, and Voice Coach AI pronunciation feedback. Collectively, all of our interactive modules will get you speaking Hungarian conversationally. We’ve found our technique is the best way to learn the Hungarian language.

We provide the means to learn and study the Hungarian language – all that’s required on your part is some effort, free time, and a little curiosity. Before you know it, you’ll be speaking Hungarian.

Why Choose Pimsleur for Hungarian Lessons?

With Pimsleur, you can learn Hungarian anywhere – at any time! Convenience is key when learning Hungarian, and the Pimsleur app is the flexible, at-the-ready learning solution you need to take Hungarian lessons…on your terms. Whether you’re taking a stroll, driving in the car, or doing work around the house, we’ll help you learn Hungarian anywhere. Get started today with a subscription!

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Common Questions About Learning Hungarian

Is Hungarian a difficult language to learn?

It mostly depends on two things: your willingness and effort, along with the type of language learning platform you’re using. You bring the former, Pimsleur takes care of the latter. For a long time, learning Hungarian meant grammar lessons, diving into textbooks, and other outdated teaching methods. But that’s not the Pimsleur Method – we make Hungarian lessons enlightening and illuminating, so as you learn Hungarian, it doesn’t seem difficult at all!

How long does it take to learn Hungarian language?

Using those traditional techniques we mentioned above, it could take you months (maybe years) to learn Hungarian. But with Pimsleur, your path from no experience with Hungarian to speaking it in conversations is surprisingly rapid. That’s because we focus on speaking (oral) and listening (aural) skills as you study the Hungarian language. Many Pimsleur customers can speak core vocabulary words and basic phrases after their first Hungarian language course. Plus, your confidence will expand with each lesson, making it possible to start to speak Hungarian in a matter of weeks, not months!

What are the main challenges when learning Hungarian?

Hungarian is a prefix and suffix-heavy language, using those elements to alter different word meanings and modify the grammatical syntax. That’s one challenge for native English speakers. Hungarian adjectives have positive, comparative, and superlative degrees, which can vary depending on usage and intent. But you’ll turn these obstacles into opportunities to learn Hungarian with Pimsleur. All of our Hungarian language courses – Digital Flash Cards, Lightbulb Moments, Speak Easy Challenges, and more – are designed to enhance your oral and aural capabilities as you learn the Hungarian language.

How important is pronunciation in learning Hungarian?

It’s absolutely critical – and that’s why Pimsleur keeps pronunciation front and center as you’re learning Hungarian. Lengthened consonants occur frequently in Hungarian, and require a sophisticated understanding of how to properly sound out these letter groups. Another unique characteristic of Hungarian is the language’s robust use of vowels…there are 14 in all, each with its own particular sound and pronunciation. These vowels are usually either short or long, and you’ll be able to gauge your own progress with our Voice Coach with AI pronunciation feedback tool, an indispensable part of your education.

Is the Hungarian language course suitable for complete beginners?

Whether you have zero or minimal exposure to Hungarian, you’re encouraged to sign up for a Premium or All Access subscription to learn Hungarian. Pimsleur’s Hungarian language courses are made with the novice in mind – we encourage and foster learning from square one with all our language learning lessons. One thing’s for sure – you’ll never lack opportunities to learn the Hungarian language with Pimsleur, as our user-friendly app can be taken anywhere and used anytime!
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