If you want to learn to understand a speak a beautiful language, why not make it Hungarian?
To know me, JaguarJulie, is to know that I am of Hungarian descent! I have authored more Hungarian topic lenses than any other lensmaster. You can learn a lot about Hungarian history, people, and items that are made in Hungary by reading my lenses. Now, it only makes sense -- perfect sense -- that I would be the one to encourage you to learn Hungarian, the language -- to understand it and to be able to speak it. Visit Hungary and speak the language.
Contents at a Glance
- Are You Hungarian or Not?
- Hey, Kiss Me I'm Hungarian -- T-shirts You'll Love!
- Hungarian Language -- An Overview
Are You Hungarian or Not?
Where do you fit in this poll?

Hey, Kiss Me I'm Hungarian -- T-shirts You'll Love!
So, you are Hungarian are you?
Hungarian Language -- An Overview
Learn Hungarian -- Here Are Some Great Books to Help!
Learns the verbs, get a good dictionary and phrase book, try Pimsleur!
What about Egeszsegedre -- my favorite Hungarian phrase? It's an interjection:
* As a toast when drinking: Egeszsegedre! translated means "To your health!"
* As a reply when a meal or drink is thanked: Egeszsegedre! tranlated means "You're welcome!"
* When someone sneezes: Egeszsegedre! translated means "Bless you!"
P.S. I can't wait until I can correctly show Hungarian words on Squidoo!!!
- Learn Hungarian -- Hungarian Verbs And Essentials of Grammar
- Learn Hungarian -- Hungarian Verbs & Essentials of Grammar 2E
- Learn Hungarian -- Hungarian Practical Dictionary: Hungarian-English & English-Hungarian
- Learn Hungarian -- Hungarian-English / English-Hungarian Dictionary and Phrasebook
- Learn Hungarian -- Colloquial Hungarian: The Complete Course for Beginners
- Learn Hungarian -- Basic Hungarian: Learn to Speak and Understand Hungarian with Pimsleur Language Programs
- Learn Hungarian -- Hungarian, Conversational: Learn to Speak and Understand Hungarian with Pimsleur Language Programs
- Learn Hungarian -- Hungarian, Comprehensive: Learn to Speak and Understand Hungarian with Pimsleur Language Programs
- Learn Hungarian -- In-Flight Hungarian: Learn Before You Land
- Learn Hungarian -- Learn to Speak Hungarian with Perfect Recall
Learn Hungarian -- Hungarian Verbs And Essentials of Grammar
by Miklos Torkenczy
Hungarian Verbs And Essentials of Grammar
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Amazon Product Description: This compact volume offers an integrated guide to both Hungarian verbs and the basics of grammar. All of the major verbal and grammatical concepts of the language are presented.
Learn Hungarian -- Hungarian Verbs & Essentials of Grammar 2E
by Miklos Torkenczy
Hungarian Verbs & Essentials of Grammar 2E. (Verbs and Essentials of Grammar Series) (v. 2)
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Amazon Product Description: The all-in-one resource to sharpen your Hungarian verb and grammar skills. In addition to providing essential concepts regarding verbs and grammar, this new edition of the Hungarian Verbs & Essentials of Grammar includes a brand-new feature: an index of the 300 most popular verbs, which can be cross-referenced with the numerous verb tables appearing throughout the book.
This all-in-one language tutorial contains lots of examples employing contemporary language to give you a taste of real-life situations. Each unit focuses on a single verbal or grammatical concept, providing concise yet comprehensive explanations.
Learn Hungarian -- Stella Courses Gives a Great Introduction!
Learn Hungarian Stella U1M501
http://www.stellacourses.eu In this online lecture, we introduce you to the Hungarian language and the pronunciation. All the content that is used in this virtual lecture (vocabulary, phrases etc) comes from the Stella Hungarian course - available at [ http://www.stellacourses.eu ]. The courses cover all aspects of language learning. Furthermore, they are comprehensive, easy to use and you can work at your own pace. This video is from Unit 1, module 5 - step 1. The Stella project was funded with support from the European Commission.
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Learn Hungarian -- Hungarian Practical Dictionary: Hungarian-English & English-Hungarian
by Eva Szabo
Hungarian Practical Dictionary: Hungarian-English English-Hungarian (Hippocrene Practical Dictionaries) (Hungarian Edition)
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Amazon Product Description: Hungarian, or Magyar, is spoken by 15 million people worldwide. This dictionary, the first of its kind to be based entirely on present-day Hungarian and American English, offers a wide range of business, medical, and technical vocabulary words. Expressions, illustrative examples, and essential phrases are included throughout, making it an ideal companion for English speakers working or studying in Hungary, as well as for Hungarian speakers in the U.S.
Over 31,000 entries in this comprehensive pronunciation guide including a concise introduction to Hungarian grammar. Appendices featuring irregular verbs in English and Hungarian.
Learn Hungarian -- Hungarian-English / English-Hungarian Dictionary and Phrasebook
by Judit Hajnal Ward
Hungarian-English/English-Hungarian Dictionary and Phrasebook (Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebooks)
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Amazon Product Description: This dictionary & phrasebook offers travelers, students and businesspersons the essential vocabulary they need while visiting some of Hungary's 1,000 hot springs and 1,500 castles. The phrases are complemented by practical information such as why you should bring shopping bags to the supermarket or how to get in touch with the "Yellow Angel" (Hungarian equivalent to AAA).
It includes 4,500 total entries with basic grammar, essential phrases, cultural references, and a pronunciation guide.
Learn Hungarian -- Colloquial Hungarian: The Complete Course for Beginners
by Carol H. Rounds, Erika Solyom
Colloquial Hungarian: The Complete Course for Beginners (Colloquial Series (Book Only))
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Amazon Product Description: Colloquial Hungarian is a user-friendly guide to the basic grammar of contemporary Hungarian. Through dialogues and narratives of modern, every-day situations, the novice learner of Hungarian is led step-by-step through the intricacies of this very different and exciting language. Students will learn to speak about a variety of topics-including travel, shopping, sight-seeing, family, business, free-time, illness, love-as well as learn the different social registers of communication.
Learn Hungarian -- Basic Hungarian: Learn to Speak and Understand Hungarian with Pimsleur Language Programs
by Pimsleur
Hungarian, Basic: Learn to Speak and Understand Hungarian with Pimsleur Language Programs
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Amazon Product Description: With Pimsleur you get grammar and vocabulary taught together in everyday conversation; interactive audio-only instruction that teaches spoken language organically; the flexibility to learn anytime, anywhere; and 30-minute lessons designed to optimize the amount of language you can learn in one sitting.
Learn Hungarian -- Hungarian, Conversational: Learn to Speak and Understand Hungarian with Pimsleur Language Programs
by Pimsleur
Hungarian, Conversational: Learn to Speak and Understand Hungarian with Pimsleur Language Programs (Simon & Schuster's Conversational)
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Amazon Product Description: The Pimsleur Method provides the most effective language-learning program ever developed. The Pimsleur Method gives you quick command of Hungarian structure without tedious drills. Learning to speak Hungarian can actually be enjoyable and rewarding. Pimsleur enables you to spend your time learning to speak the language rather than just studying its parts.
Learn Hungarian -- Hungarian, Comprehensive: Learn to Speak and Understand Hungarian with Pimsleur Language Programs
by Pimsleur
Hungarian, Comprehensive: Learn to Speak and Understand Hungarian with Pimsleur Language Programs (Simon & Schuster's Pimsleur)
Amazon Price: $251.85 (as of 01/05/2010)![]()
Amazon Product Description: Comprehensive Hungarian I includes 30 lessons of essential grammar and vocabulary -- 16 hours of real-life spoken practice sessions -- plus an introduction to reading. Upon completion of this Level I program, you will have functional spoken proficiency with the most-frequently-used vocabulary and grammatical structures.
Learn Hungarian -- In-Flight Hungarian: Learn Before You Land
by Living Language
In-Flight Hungarian: Learn Before You Land
Amazon Price: $11.86 (as of 01/05/2010)![]()
Amazon Product Description: This 60-minute program is the simplest way to learn just enough to get by in every situation essential to both the tourist and business traveler. The program covers everything from greetings and polite expressions to asking directions, getting around, checking into a hotel, and going to a restaurant. There are even sections for meeting people and spending a night on the town. Short lessons make In-Flight Hungarian easy to use, and a handy pocket-sized insert is included as a cheat sheet for use on the go.
Learn Hungarian -- Learn to Speak Hungarian with Perfect Recall
by Perfect Recall Systems
Learn to Speak HUNGARIAN with PERFECT RECALL (2 CDs & book)
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Amazon Product Description: Includes 2 CDs and a 48-page paperback.
What's the Best Book to Help You Learn Hungarian?
Have you got a favorite that you can recommend???
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Hungarian, Comprehensive: Learn to Speak and Understand Hungarian with Pimsleur Language Programs (Simon & Schuster's Pimsleur) by Pimsleur
Comprehensive Hungarian I includes 30 lessons of e more...15 points
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Hungarian, Conversational: Learn to Speak and Understand Hungarian with Pimsleur Language Programs (Simon & Schuster's Conversational) by Pimsleur
Conversational Hungarian includes the first 16 les more...7 points
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Colloquial Hungarian: The Complete Course for Beginners (Colloquial Series (Book Only)) by Carol H. Rounds, Erika Solyom
Colloquial Hungarian is a user-friendly guide to t more...4 points
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Hungarian Verbs And Essentials of Grammar by Miklos Torkenczy
This compact volume offers an integrated guide to more...3 points
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Hungarian Verbs & Essentials of Grammar 2E. (Verbs and Essentials of Grammar Series) (v. 2) by Miklos Torkenczy
The all-in-one resource to sharpen your Hungarian more...3 points
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Hungarian Practical Dictionary: Hungarian-English English-Hungarian (Hippocrene Practical Dictionaries) (Hungarian Edition) by Eva Szabo
Hungarian, or Magyar, is spoken by 15 million peop more...3 points
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Hungarian-English/English-Hungarian Dictionary and Phrasebook (Hippocrene Dictionary & Phrasebooks) by Judit Hajnal Ward
This dictionary & phrasebook offers travelers, more...3 points
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Basic Hungarian: Learn to Speak and Understand Hungarian with Pimsleur Language Programs by Pimsleur
This Basic program contains 5 hours of audio-only, more...3 points
Learn Hungarian -- Some Great Software to Help Learn the Language
Are You Interesting in Learning the Hungarian Language?
It would be my goal to become fluent and learn to speak the Hungarian language conversationally and intelligently! I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't expect to "think" in Hungarian, but you never know! So can you speak Hungarian? Are you Hungarian? Do you actually live in Hungary??? Can I come and visit sometime?????????
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- carpe-diem carpe-diem Jul 31, 2009 @ 6:44 pm
- Sometimes I think your mother is laying a little Hungarian on me , if not perhaps I should change the batteries in my hearing aid. She sounds good anyhow!
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- lilkon lilkon Jul 31, 2009 @ 11:49 am
- I can see my work is cut out for me now. Good luck on the translation. Hungarian is probably the most difficult language.
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- Joan4 Joan4 Jul 31, 2009 @ 7:40 am
- Wow! I cannot imagine learning a new language at this point, but I have always believed we need to teach our little children several languages -- when they are young and receptive!
Once You Learn Hungarian -- Visit Budapest, Hungary!
Learn More About the Hungarian Language -- in the News!
- Slovak language law human rights failure, says PM
- The Ukrainian government has informed Hungary that it would make arrangements to supply missing Hungarian-language textbooks to ethnic schools before March, ...
- The Kasztner Controversy
- He served as an official in David Ben Gurion's Mapai government, and edited the party's Hungarian language newspaper, as well as another Hungarian paper ...
- Budapest Business Journal: Ukraine praised for minority language policy
- The Ukrainian government has informed Hungary that it would make arrangements to supply missing Hungarian-language textbooks to ethnic schools before March ...
- Romania Since Ceausescu: The Ethnic Dog That Didn't Bark in the Balkans
- That doesn't mean there are no conflicts -in fact, there are serious ones, including use of the Hungarian language in public services, participation of ...
Learn More About the Hungarian Language -- The FAQs According to Wikipedia
This is a beautifully informative reference on Wikipedia which you should set aside some time to take it all in. Learn more about the Hungarian language and about the people who speak this beautiful language.
Learn More About Hungary and Hungarian Things!
Check out all these Hungarian-themed lenses
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Paprika -- Hungarian Spice
I've been using Paprika for quite some time, well more...6 points
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Made in Hungary -- Not JUST Goulash!
As you may have guessed from the title, this lens more...3 points
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Julia Nagy -- My Grandmother, Namesake and Superhero
Thinking about the 'superheroes' in my life, the v more...2 points
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Nut Roll -- Traditional Hungarian Pastry
The Nut Roll is a Hungarian traditional pastry tha more...2 points
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Butter Horns -- Traditional Hungarian Pastry
Holidays were always THE time of year that my gran more...1 point
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Dracula was a Royal Pain in the Neck!
I've been awed by the legend of Dracula ever since more...1 point
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Club Dobogomajor -- A Hungarian Vacation Resort
This lens is about a marvelous resort we found in more...1 point
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Attila the Hun
Attila the Hun lived from 406 to 453 AD -- that's more...1 point
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Bela Lugosi
Ah, Bela Lugosi cast as Dracula -- what perfect ty more...1 point
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Hungarian Gypsies aka Roma
For the purpose of my lens, "Hungarian Gypsie more...1 point
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Hungarian Goulash
Do you remember having stew as a child? I hope you more...1 point
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Ernie Kovacs
The Hungarian-American comedian--The cigar was his more...1 point
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Jules Hungarian Lensography -- Made in Hungary
Welcome to Jules Hungarian Lensography -- A Jaguar more...1 point
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Hungarian Travel -- My Hunky Story
Ah, the start of the adventure -- the start of a H more...1 point
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Goulash -- Hungarian and More
I know you know, goulash is a hot dish, originally more...1 point
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Kalocsa -- Hungarian Folk Art
The Hungarians are known for their pottery and fab more...1 point
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Kovacs aka Kovach -- Czechoslovakian or Hungarian?
Recently, I commenced an online research of my gre more...1 point
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I Can COOK -- Jaguar Julie Food Lensography
Master Chef and Squidoo Mega Giant Squid Jaguar Ju more...1 point
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Holidays With Grandma!
Some of the best memories of growing up were holid more...1 point
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Nagy -- The Hungarian Name
My research has shown that the Hungarian name of & more...1 point
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Langos -- Traditional Hungarian Food
Lately, I've been hearing a lot of buzz about Lang more...1 point
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Kifli -- Traditional Hungarian Pastry
Kifli is a traditional Hungarian pastry made by cu more...1 point
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Laszlo Moholy-Nagy
Recently, my sister was reading about L%uFFFDszl%u more...1 point
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Poppy Seed Roll -- Traditional Hungarian Pastry
The Poppy Seed Roll is a Hungarian traditional pas more...1 point
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Stuffed Cabbage *
One of my fondest food memories growing up is watc more...1 point
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Warhol ex Varchola
Yes, if you are into genealogy and have done any d more...1 point
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Satu Mare, Romania -- Szatmar-Nemeti, Hungary
Satu Mare is a city located in Satu Mare County in more...1 point
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Stuffed Cabbage * on Twitter
Stuffed Cabbage is very popular these days. It is more...1 point
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Zsa Zsa Gabor
Writing a lens on Zsa Zsa Gabor was a "natura more...1 point
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Vereczki -- Researching this Family Name
I've written another lens on Nagy, the Hungarian N more...1 point
Learn to Speak Hungarian -- Helpful Phrases
Some cool language websites to help learn the Hungarian language
- Learn Hungarian -- Helpful Phrases from Single Serving
- A pretty neat listing of helpful Hungarian phrases that you can really use -- and you can even download an MP3 file of the phrases found at Single Serving.
- Learn and Hear Basic Hungarian Phrases at Transparent.com
- A listing of some of the basic Hungarian phrases along with a pronunciation.
Hungarian Phrase Book -- Monty Python Video
Learn to speak Hungarian -- with a huge sense of humor -- tongue in cheek of course!
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