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Rating
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This podcast has
5 episodes
Explicit
No
Date created
2026/08/30
Latest episode
2026/09/22
Average duration
21 min.
Release period
8 days
Description
Welcome to Simplified Hungarian Hungarian is notorious for being one of the most challenging languages in the world. But if you are preparing for your citizenship interview, you don't need academic perfection - you need functional fluency. Our show uses a unique, dual-perspective approach: Jimmy (the student) and Teo (the native coach) break down the language in real time, stripping away overwhelming textbook rules to give you the practical, conversational Hungarian you actually need. Our Tiers 🆓 The Free Tier Access to our episodes focusing on essential grammar breakdowns and foundational language structures. 🌶️ The Paprika Tier Our premium episodes which include role-plays and breakdown of native-speed audio. Also includes: - Transcripts - Vocab Sheets - Exercises Want more information? Head to our website: SimplifiedHungarian.com Let's make Hungarian simple together.
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Episode 5: Language Learning Routine
2026/09/22
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 two years
Kávézás közben - while drinking coffee
Heti három alkalommal - three times a week
Paprika members - your study pack is in a separate Patreon post.
For more info about the podcast, check out SimplifiedHungarian.com.
Episode 3: Questions about Family
2026/09/08
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 me about your Hungarian ancestor
Felmenő - ancestor (literally "one who goes up" the family tree)
Tudja, hol van...? - Do you know where ... is?
Mivel foglalkozott? - What did she/he do for work?
Háziasszony - homemaker
The study pack is available to all listeners for the first 3 episodes.
For more info about the podcast, check out SimplifiedHungarian.com.
Episode 2: Vasárnapi ebéd - Sunday Lunch
2026/09/01
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 lunch
Gyakran - often
Hagyomány - tradition
Házi - homemade
Kávézik - to have coffee (yes, it's a verb)
The study pack is available to all listeners for the first 3 episodes.
For more info about the podcast, check out SimplifiedHungarian.com.
Episode 1: How to Say "I Have" in Hungarian
2026/08/25
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 kérdésem
I have two children - Van két gyerekem
I don't have time - Nincs időm
I don't have money - Nincs pénzem
I'm lucky - Szerencsém van
The study pack is available to all listeners for the first 3 episodes.
For more info about the podcast, check out SimplifiedHungarian.com.
Welcome to Simplified Hungarian
2026/08/22
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 teaches you the language you need
- Consulate Question of the Day puts you in the interview chair
- Story Session trains your ear
The first three episodes are free for everyone. After that, free listeners get an episode every other week, and Paprika members get every episode plus a study pack.
Press play on the trailer, then follow the show to get every episode.
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ZsuzsannatoLindsay 2026/09/11
Great for Simplified Naturalization Interview
As someone pursuing simplified naturalization with Hungary, this is a rather niche life event that no one in my immediate circle has gone through. I’v...