Plain Hungarian

Send us Fan Mail What do Hungarians do on the weekend? Where do they go on holiday? Which Hungarian festivals are worth visiting? In this Street Interviews episode of the Plain Hungarian Podcast, I went out on the streets of Budapest and asked Hungarians about their weekend routines and summer plans. You'll hear spontaneous Hungarian conversations about the Balaton, family and friends, football, dogs, food, holidays and everyday weekend activities. One of my interviewees also recommends Hunga...

Send us Fan Mail Mik a nyári terveink? ☀️🏖️ Ebben az epizódban öt ember mesél a nyári terveiről. Nyaralás Görögországban, házfelújítás, Balaton, munka, család, koncertek és Grúzia is szóba kerül. Hallgasd meg a beszélgetéseket, és a végén írd meg kommentben: Neked mik a nyári terveid? ________________________ Szia! I’m Csilla, and this is the free, shorter version of the Plain Hungarian Podcast, where you can learn Hungarian through real-life stories. For the full sto...

Send us Fan Mail What is the most beautiful Hungarian word? We went out into the streets of Budapest and asked Hungarians: What's your favourite Hungarian word? Which Hungarian words are the hardest for foreigners to pronounce? What do Hungarians say instead of swearing? Their answers were funny, surprising, and sometimes even touching. This episode is perfect if you're learning Hungarian at an intermediate level and would like to hear authentic, unscripted co...

Send us Fan Mail What is the most beautiful Hungarian word? What words do Hungarians find funny? And which Hungarian words are the hardest for foreigners to pronounce? In this street interview video from Budapest, we asked everyday Hungarians about their favorite words, funny expressions, difficult pronunciations, and experiences with foreigners learning Hungarian. This video is perfect for Hungarian learners because you'll hear: ✅ Natural, unscripted Hungarian ✅ Different speaking styles and...

Send us Fan Mail These Hungarian words might sound completely strange, even if you already speak some Hungarian 😅 In this video, we share funny and unusual words from our home region in Hungary. These are the kinds of expressions you won’t usually find in textbooks. It’s spontaneous, real, and a bit chaotic, just how Hungarian actually is in real life. Have you ever heard any Hungarian words like this? Write it in the comments, I’d love to read them. The video was created together with Viki ...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I take you to a real Hungarian market in Kecskemét and ask a simple question: “What did you buy?” But the answers turn into much more. People talk about what they’re cooking, their gardens, their daily lives, and even where they’ve just returned from. These are natural, spontaneous conversations – the kind you don’t find in textbooks. If you want to understand how Hungarians really speak in everyday situations, this video is for you. You’ll hear: • real-lif...

Send us Fan Mail Can you say them? In this video, we try some of the hardest (and funniest) Hungarian tongue twisters. You’ll hear real pronunciation and see how even native speakers struggle sometimes. Can you say any of these? 🤝 COLLAB This video was created together with Viki from Hungarian Minutes with Vik. She joined me to test these tongue twisters and have some fun with Hungarian. 👉 Find Viki here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungarianminuteswithvik/ Website: https://trust-in-...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about gardens, spring flowers, trees, and everyday activities around the house. You will learn useful Hungarian vocabulary related to: • nature and seasons • fruits, vegetables, and herbs • gardening tasks • traditional Hungarian food and outdoor cooking • everyday life in Hungary This is a slower, clear Hungarian input designed especially for learners. What you’ll hear in this episode: – spring flowers like tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils – trees and...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how Hungarians really speak in everyday life? In this video, we walk through the streets of Budapest and talk to locals of different ages and backgrounds. You’ll hear natural, unscripted Hungarian about: • life in Budapest • favourite places (Margaret Island, Bartók Béla Boulevard, Buda vs Pest) • personal stories and reflections • travel, memories, and everyday thoughts This is not textbook Hungarian. This is how people actually speak. The kind of Hungarian you...

Send us Fan Mail In this video, Csilla and Viki talk about some common Hungarian proverbs and explain what they mean in everyday life. Hungarian is full of colourful expressions, and proverbs are a great way to understand both the language and the culture behind it. In this conversation, we go through several well-known sayings and discuss how they are used and what they mean. Some of the proverbs we talk about: “Nem úgy van az, hogy gyere buci, hamm, bekaplak.”“Néz, mint borjú az új ka...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! I’m Csilla, and this is the free, shorter version of the Plain Hungarian Podcast, where you can learn Hungarian through real-life stories. For the full story, visit plainhungarian.supercast.com, where you’ll find transcripts, vocabulary lists, and - if you join at the highest tier - weekly small-group practice sessions with me! You can still listen in your favourite podcast app, and you can try everything on Supercast with a free trial, completely risk-free. :) Th...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! I’m Csilla, and this is the free, shorter version of the Plain Hungarian Podcast, where you can learn Hungarian through real-life stories. For the full story, visit plainhungarian.supercast.com, where you’ll find transcripts, vocabulary lists, and - if you join at the highest tier - weekly small-group practice sessions with me! You can still listen in your favourite podcast app, and you can try everything on Supercast with a free trial, completely risk-free. :) In...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! I’m Csilla, and this is the free, shorter version of the Plain Hungarian Podcast, where you can learn Hungarian through real-life stories. For the full story, visit plainhungarian.supercast.com, where you’ll find transcripts, vocabulary lists, and - if you join at the highest tier - weekly small-group practice sessions with me! You can still listen in your favourite podcast app, and you can try everything on Supercast with a free trial, completely risk-free. :) In...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! I’m Csilla, and this is the free, shorter version of the Plain Hungarian Podcast, where you can learn Hungarian through real-life stories. For the full story, visit plainhungarian.supercast.com, where you’ll find transcripts, vocabulary lists, and - if you join at the highest tier - weekly small-group practice sessions with me! You can still listen in your favourite podcast app, and you can try everything on Supercast with a free trial, completely risk-free. ...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! I’m Csilla, and this is the free, shorter version of the Plain Hungarian Podcast, where you can learn Hungarian through real-life stories. For the full story, visit plainhungarian.supercast.com, where you’ll find transcripts, vocabulary lists, and - if you join at the highest tier - weekly small-group practice sessions with me! You can still listen in your favourite podcast app, and you can try everything on Supercast with a 14-day free trial, completely risk-free...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! I’m Csilla, and this is the free version of the Plain Hungarian Podcast - where you learn Hungarian through real, personal stories. If you’d like to hear all episodes, get the complete transcript, vocabulary list, and even join weekly small-group speaking practice, visit plainhungarian.supercast.com. You can try it free for 14 days. I’ve been tracking my habits for 3,000 days (yoga, meditation, biking etc.) and I’ve learned powerful lessons about consistency, mind...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! I’m Csilla, and this is the free version of the Plain Hungarian Podcast - where you learn Hungarian through real, personal stories. If you’d like to hear all the episodes, get the complete transcript, vocabulary list, and even join weekly small-group speaking practice, visit plainhungarian.supercast.com. You can try it free for 14 days. In this episode, I’m talking to Kacper, a Polish-Swedish language learner who started learning Hungarian earlier this year - beca...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! I’m Csilla, and this is the free, shorter version of the Plain Hungarian Podcast - where you learn Hungarian through real, personal stories. If you’d like to hear the full episode, get the complete transcript, vocabulary list, and even join weekly small-group speaking practice, visit plainhungarian.supercast.com. You can try it free for 14 days. In this episode, you'll hear five different people talk about their daily routines. Some of them have a strict schedule,...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! I’m Csilla, and this is the free, shorter version of the Plain Hungarian Podcast - where you learn Hungarian through real, personal stories. If you’d like to hear the full episode, get the complete transcript, vocabulary list, and even join weekly small-group speaking practice, visit plainhungarian.supercast.com. You can try it free for 14 days. In this episode, several people share what they did over the weekend: from family time and relaxing at home to hiking, w...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! I’m Csilla, and this is the free, shorter version of the Plain Hungarian Podcast - where you learn Hungarian through real, personal stories. If you’d like to hear the full episode, get the complete transcript, vocabulary list, and even join weekly small-group speaking practice, visit plainhungarian.supercast.com. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the childhood dreams I had about my future job, like I wanted to become a baker, surrounded by the warm smell...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! I’m Csilla from Plain Hungarian. In today’s episode, I’m sharing an important update: after two years, 55+ episodes and 40,000+ plays, the Plain Hungarian Podcast is moving to a new home on Supercast and becoming part of my membership. I explain why I made this change, how the new platform works, what remains free, and what extra content members get (full episodes, transcripts, vocabulary lists, and weekly small-group speaking practice, and more) . You can still l...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! I’m Csilla, and this is the free, shorter version of the Plain Hungarian Podcast, where you can learn Hungarian through real-life stories. For the full story, visit plainhungarian.supercast.com, where you’ll find transcripts, vocabulary lists, and - if you join at the highest tier - weekly small-group practice sessions with me! Support the show On my Supercast page you can listen to all FULL episodes, download the transcripts with many extras and join my clu...

Send us Fan Mail Szia, I’m Csilla, a certified Hungarian teacher and the voice behind the Plain Hungarian Podcast. This show helps you learn real, natural Hungarian through personal stories - not from textbooks. From now on, the podcast is subscription-based so I can create freely and build a supportive learning community. Subscribers get ad-free episodes, full transcripts, vocabulary lists, explanations, and optional writing feedback or weekly speaking practice. ✨ Start your 14-day fre...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! I’m Csilla from Plain Hungarian. In this episode, I've compiled how you can learn Hungarian cheaply yet effectively. I'm talking about these: podcasts, monthly club memberships, Youtube and Netflix, language exchange partners, social media, and of course AI. Recommended level: B1 I hope you’ll enjoy the episode! 🚀 Want to learn faster and understand more? Join the Read & Learn tier and get everything you need to improve: Read while you listen to the episode – with...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! I’m Csilla, and this is the free, shorter version of the Plain Hungarian Podcast - where you learn Hungarian through real, personal stories. If you’d like to hear the full episode, get the complete transcript, vocabulary list, and even join weekly small-group speaking practice, visit plainhungarian.supercast.com. You can try it free for 14 days. In this episode, I share personal stories, cultural sayings, funny moments, and deeper reflections on lying, truth, and ...

Send us Fan Mail zia! I’m Csilla, and this is the free, shorter version of the Plain Hungarian Podcast - where you learn Hungarian through real, personal stories. If you’d like to hear the full episode, get the complete transcript, vocabulary list, and even join weekly small-group speaking practice, visit plainhungarian.supercast.com. You can try it free for 14 days. In this episode, I’ll talk about how fictional people view honesty and lying, from harmless white lies to strict truth-te...

Send us Fan Mail Hi! I'm Csilla, and this is the Plain Hungarian Podcast for Hungarian learners. In today's episode, I'm going to talk about what I think are the best things in life, the things I really love. I hope you'll find some new expressions and make your own list of the best things. You can start here, in the comments! 😊👇 Plain Hungarian Klub: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ Support the show On my Supercast page you can listen to all FULL episodes, download the transcripts...

Send us Fan Mail This episode was produced at the request of a dear club member, Rafael. He asked me to talk about Lake Balaton and Hungarian fish. I thought it would be good to have some help with this topic, so I have my partner Edvárd with me, who is a biologist and he will tell us about this topic. If you want to become a club member and want to practice speaking or ask for a topic, come to the Plain Hungarian Club where we meet weekly and talk in Hungarian: https://plainhungarian.superca...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! 👋 I’m Csilla from Plain Hungarian. In this episode, you’ll hear five different people talk about how they spend their free time - from dance classes and wellness to family time, travel, and even life in a camper van. Whether they’re busy professionals, parents, or artists, each person shares a unique perspective on work–life balance. 🎯 Recommended level: A1+ I hope you’ll enjoy the episode! 📄 Want the full transcript with HU–EN vocabulary, grammar tips, practice ...

Send us Fan Mail Plain Hungarian Club with Weekly Speaking Practice Practice Hungarian in a friendly, low-pressure space with weekly live speaking sessions: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ A Hungarian Phrasebook for Travelers and Language Learners Perfect for anyone planning a trip to Hungary, whether you're visiting a restaurant, café, pastry shop, museum, or attending a family lunch. https://subscribepage.io/hungarian_phrasebook 🎁 For a limited time at a special price plus, you'll...

Send us Fan Mail Szia! In this episode, you can learn vocabulary and phrases related to housework. Plain Hungarian Club with weekly speaking practice: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/108-page audio reading book: https://subscribepage.io/hungarian_short_storiesCourses, citizenship interview preparation programme: https://plainhungarian.com/ Neked hol van a mosógép: a konyhában vagy a fürdőszobában? Where is your washing machine: in the kitchen or in the bathroom? Support ...

Send us Fan Mail Ebben az epizódban a téma a lakás, ház, kert. Ha nyelvvizsgára vagy állampolgársági interjúra készülsz, akkor ez hasznos szókincs lesz neked. Klub: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ Kurzusok: https://plainhungarian.com/ --------------------- In this episode the theme is apartment, house, garden. If you are preparing for a language exam or a citizenship interview, this will be a useful vocabulary for you. Club: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ Courses: https://plainhu...

Send us Fan Mail Most beavatlak a mindennapjaimba magyar nyelvtanárként, és elmesélem, miért szeretem a munkámat. Szó lesz a diákokkal való személyes kapcsolatomról, a kreatív feladatokról és a folyamatos szakmai fejlődésről is. Klub: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ Kurzusok: https://plainhungarian.com/ --------------------- Now I'll tell you about my everyday life as a Hungarian language teacher and why I love my job. I will also talk about my personal relationship with my ...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how my podcast is made? In this episode, I’m finally revealing all the behind-the-scenes secrets! 🤫 I want you to know that while you can listen to the episodes for free, a lot of work and costs go into making them. I produce the episodes in my free time alongside my other work, but software, hosting, and platform fees aren’t free. Every month, I pay for graphic design programs, podcast distribution, and even Ko-fi has its costs. Plus, achieving high-qu...

Send us Fan Mail Nyelvvizsgára, állampolgársági interjúra készülőknek nagyon hasznos lesz ez az epizód. 🔸 Ha szeretnéd elolvasni a podcastot és a beszélgetőklubom tagja lenni, csatlakozz: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ 🔸 Ha pedig szeretnél mentorprogramra vagy kurzusomra jelentkezni: https://plainhungarian.com/ 💕 Ez a podcast a csodálatos klubtagjaim támogatásának köszönhetően jött létre. Hálás vagyok, ha te is támogatod a podcast létrejöttét: https://ko-fi.com/plainhungarian ---------...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I’ll be sharing stories about my special adventures in Greece. Before COVID, every summer, I used to spend three weeks in the mountains with a team of biologists searching for vipers. We lived completely offline, in tents, without electricity or shower facilities. Soon, I’ll be heading off on a similar adventure again, this time with a camper van. If you’d like to support my camper van project, here’s how you can do it: Join my club, where you’ll get extra...

Send us Fan Mail 🇭🇺 Ma a kedvenc sorozatomról fogok beszélni. Röviden elmesélem, hogy miről szól és hogy miért tetszett. A podcastban említett Youtube-videó: https://youtu.be/IE89g79Sa4M?si=PtGRS14ZXhV6SXLp Írd meg kommentben, neked melyik a kedvenc sorozatod és miért. Hátha találok valami újat. 😊 Magyaróra és minden más szolgáltatás: https://plainhungarian.com/ Plain Hungarian Klub: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ ------------ 🇺🇸 Today I'm going to talk about my favourite s...

Send us Fan Mail 🇭🇺 Akciófilmek, moziba járás, tévé, reklámok, sorozatok, éjszakai sorozat-maraton - ebben az epizódban öt fiktív ember véleményét hallgathatod meg a tévézési szokásairól. Remélhetőleg sok új szót fogsz tanulni! Ha szeretnél segítséget kapni a magyartanuláshoz, szeretettel várlak a klubomba.Légy része a Learners' Circle-nek – egy közösség, ahol a magyartanulás egy örömteli utazás. ✨ ------------------ 🇺🇸 Action movies, going to the cinema, TV, commercials, ser...

Send us Fan Mail 🇭🇺 Vastaps, moduláris húsleves, otthoni ruha - mik a legfurcsább magyar szokások a külföldiek szerint? Ebben az epizódban bemutatom, milyen érdekes és meglepő magyar hagyományokat, szokásokat említettek a kommentelők, amikor megkérdeztem őket a témáról. Szó lesz vastapsról, moduláris húslevesről, otthoni ruháról, gyümölcslevesről, húsvéti locsolásról, és még sok más különleges magyar szokásról. Írd meg kommentben, neked melyik magyar szokás furcsa - hadd legyen még hosszabb a...

Send us Fan Mail HU: A mai epizódban az újévi fogadalmakról lesz szó. Új év, új én – vagy mégsem? Ha szeretnél új szokásokat kialakítani, csatlakozz a csoportomhoz (ingyen): https://subscribepage.io/88XTAG Ha idén szeretnél megtanulni jobban beszélni magyarul, akkor pedig a hathetes programomat ajánlom neked, amit itt találsz: https://subscribepage.io/speak_in_six Várlak szeretettel! 😊 EN: Today's episode is about New Year's resolutions. New year, new me - or not? If you want to start a new...

Send us Fan Mail Where do you prefer to live: in the city or the countryside? 🌆🏡 In this episode of Plain Hungarian, we explore the pros and cons of both. Hear personal stories about life in big cities, small towns, and villages - from bustling streets to peaceful farms, and everything in between. Tune in to discover new vocabulary and cultural insights about Hungary! Don’t forget to download the transcript with useful explanations and join my monthly membership program for weekly Hungarian p...

Send us Fan Mail In this video, I'll be showcasing the beauties and challenges of my past five years, with photos. I'll show you how we heat our home, where we get our water, what we use for lighting, how and where we go shopping, and why I love living here despite all the difficulties. I made this video because I really wanted to show how great it is to live in nature and to keep it as a memory for myself, because we won't be living here next year. A videóban bemutatom az elmúlt öt évem szé...

Send us Fan Mail A kedvenc magyar városaim, barlangok Budapesten, első szerelem Pécsen, boszorkányégetés Szegeden, nyálas zene, szereplésem a tévében, jurtában alvás, és egyéb érdekességek. 😊 My favourite Hungarian cities, caves in Budapest, first love in Pécs, witch burning in Szeged, cheesy music, my TV appearances, sleeping in a yurt, and other interesting things. 😊 Plain Hungarian Klub: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ Support the show On my Supercast page you can listen to all FUL...

Send us Fan Mail Kéktúra, wellness szálloda, horgászat, sátrazás, 26 óra utazás légkondi nélkül, lakókocsi - öt karakter utazási szokásairól hallhatsz itt. The National Blue Trail, a spa hotel, fishing, camping, 26 hours of travelling without air conditioning, and a caravan - here are five characters' travel habits. Plain Hungarian Club: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ Support the show On my Supercast page you can listen to all FULL episodes, download the transcripts with m...

Send us Fan Mail 🇭🇺 HU: Reggeli agymenésem a mentális egészségről. Ez most kicsit strukturálatlan lesz, mert csak hagytam, hogy folyjon belőlem a szó, és direkt nem szerkesztettem a szöveget. Az volt a célom, hogy őszinte és tiszta legyen. Ebből viszont az is következett, hogy túl sokat időztem a mentális egészséggel kapcsolatos nehézségeknél, túl sokat általánosítottam, és nem maradt idő a megoldásokra és a pozitív gondolkodásra. De remélem, ettől függetlenül érdekes lesz ez az epizód, kíván...

Send us Fan Mail HU: Október tizedikén van a Mentális Egészség Világnapja, ezért gondoltam, hogy most erről csinálok egy podcastot. Öt, különböző korú ember elmondja, hogy ő mit gondol a mentális egészség témáról. Szó van egészséges életmódról, jelenben levésről, arról, hogy soha nem elégszünk meg a dolgokkal, mindig többet akarunk, gyereknevelésről, kapcsolatokról, világutazásról, és arról, milyen az élet, ha az anyukád pszichológus. És nem, egyszer sem említettem a podcastban a meditálást v...

Send us Fan Mail HU: Ebben az epizódban a téma az, hogy ki mit gyűjt vagy gyűjtött gyerekként. A klub itt érhető el. U.i.: Tudsz üzenetet küldeni nekem a Fan Mailen, de sajnos nincs mód a válaszadásra. EN: This episode's theme is, who collects or collected what as a child. The club is available here. P.S.: You can send me a message on Fan Mail, but unfortunately there is no way to reply. Support the show On my Supercast page you can listen to all FULL episodes, download the transcrip...

Send us Fan Mail Idén ez a kedvenc podcast epizódom, annyi érdekességet tudtam meg a sakkról, hogy el sem hiszem! Többek között ezekről beszélek: a sakk eredete sakkozógép egyéves világbajnokságnői magyar sakkozók diákjaim és a sakkÍrd meg kommentben, hogy te tudsz-e sakkozni, és ha szeretnél megtanulni magabiztosan beszélni magyarul, csatlakozz a Plain Hungarian Klubhoz: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ This is my favourite podcast episode this year, I learned so many in...

Send us Fan Mail Receptkönyvek, magyar írók, versek, olvasás a strandon, keresztrejtvény, szakirodalom, reklámok, McDonald's, A szürke ötven árnyalata, Attenborough -csupa érdekes téma a mai epizódban! 🤩 Olvasd el az átiratot, nézd meg a magyarázatot, és gyere havi két találkozóra velem! Csatlakozz a Plain Hungarian Közösséghez a klubban: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ Cookbooks, Hungarian authors, poems, beach reading, crossword puzzles, professional literature, advertisements, McDon...

Send us Fan Mail HU: A mai epizódban szó lesz iskolai kötelező olvasmányokról, versekről, magyar költőkről, Billie Eilishról, rózsaszín macskás könyvről, és elmondom, miért mentem magyar szakra az egyetemen. Podcast átirat, szókincs, nyelvtan, magyaróra, kérdezz-felelek és még sok más: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ . EN: In today's episode I'll talk about compulsory school readings, poems, Hungarian poets, Billie Eilish, a pink book about cats, and why I went to Hungarian Studi...