Testimonials:
The following are some testimonials from several of our adult students.
Name: Scott |
Age: 56 |
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Please describe your connection to the Hungarian culture: |
"My partner and her family are Hungarian. I have also visited Hungary 3 times and absolutely love the country." |
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What brought on the decision to learn the Hungarian language at this point in your life?: |
"Although my partner can speak fluent English I wish to be able to communicate more effectively with my partner's family and friends who live in Hungary and do not speak English. The challenge of learning a language also keeps my mind active." |
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How are your studies progressing? Are you achieving the goals for which you began?: |
"I feel like things are now starting to fall into place. I have noticed in the last 12 months that my vocabulary has expanded quite a lot, I can read short passages and can write short sentences." |
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Would you recommend our class(es) to others in a similar situation?: |
"I sure would. My teachers are very knowledgeable and friendly." |
Name: Toni |
Age: 57 |
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Please describe your connection to the Hungarian culture: |
"My father was Hungarian and I spent a small part of my childhood in my grandparent's home." |
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What brought on the decision to learn the Hungarian language at this point in your life?: |
"The importance of continuing our language and culture and encouraging the next generation (our children) to do the same." |
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How are your studies progressing? Are you achieving the goals for which you began?: |
"Slowly but surely. A difficult but beautiful language." |
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Would you recommend our class(es) to others in a similar situation?: |
"Absolutely yes." |
Name: ANONYMOUS |
Age: 29 |
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Please describe your connection to the Hungarian culture: |
"My spouse is Hungarian and as her culture and language is of huge importance to her family I was very interested in learning about it myself." |
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What brought on the decision to learn the Hungarian language at this point in your life?: |
"A strong motivation to speak Hungarian fluently (as well as read and write) so I could be more connected with family." |
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How are your studies progressing? Are you achieving the goals for which you began?: |
"I have made huge improvements in less than a year. While Hungarian is a difficult language I am already understanding so much more in conversations, reading simple texts and writing short phrases." |
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Would you recommend our class(es) to others in a similar situation?: |
"Yes!! Classes at the School have allowed me to understand how the Hungarian language works, giving me the confidence to achieve more than I ever thought I would." |
Name: Cara |
Age: 28 |
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Please describe your connection to the Hungarian culture: |
"Descent through Hungarian grandparents." |
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What brought on the decision to learn the Hungarian language at this point in your life?: |
"I would like to learn the Hungarian language for a number of reasons: (1) I would like to travel and visit relatives in Hungary and have a basic level of communication; (2) To challenge myself & gain confidence; (3) Enjoyment -> to learn a beautiful & unique language." |
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How are your studies progressing? Are you achieving the goals for which you began?: |
"Very early stages." |
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Would you recommend our class(es) to others in a similar situation?: |
"Definitely, enjoying the lessons and learning so much already!" |
Name: Suzi |
Age: 56 |
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Please describe your connection to the Hungarian culture: |
"Both my parents were Hungarian and migrated separately to Australia where they met." |
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What brought on the decision to learn the Hungarian language at this point in your life?: |
"Two reasons: (1) My daughter wanted to learn Hungarian and asked me to join her; (2) I would like to visit Hungary one day." |
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How are your studies progressing? Are you achieving the goals for which you began?: |
"Have just begun but enjoyed it." |
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Would you recommend our class(es) to others in a similar situation?: |
"Of course." |