- Paperback: 360 pages
- Publisher: Teach Yourself Books; 2nd Revised edition edition (9 Oct 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 034086690X
- ISBN-13: 978-0340866900
- Product Dimensions: 22 x 16.8 x 5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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- #49 in Books > Languages > Grammar, dictionaries & phrasebooks > Hungarian
- #65 in Books > Languages > By Language > Other European Languages > Hungarian
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A complete course in written and spoken Hungarian, ideal both for beginners and for those seeking to build on existing language skills. The content is explained clearly along the way providing plenty of opportunities to practise what you have learned. The course structure means that you can work at your own pace, arranging your learning to suit your needs. The course contains 21 graded units of dialogue; culture notes; grammar and exercises; a guide to Hungarian pronunciation; and a Hungarian-English vocabulary list. Part one contains enough information for you to communicate confidently on a holiday or business trip. Part two builds on the language skills acquired in part one and is for students who want an in-depth knowledge and understanding of Hungarian. By the end of the course you should be able to cope with a whole range of situations and participate fully and confidently in Hungarian life.
About the Author
ZSUZSA PONTIFEX was born in Hungary and has a degree in Hungarian and English from Eotvos Lorand University in Budapest. She has studied Russian and English literature in Moscow and in London. After three years teaching English and Hungarian in a Budapest secondary school she moved to Britain, where she worked for the Hungarian section of the BBC World Service. Since 1990 she has been running Hungarian Language Services (HLS), a language school and translation/interpreting agency which teaches Hungarian to diplomats, businesspeople and private individuals. She also sets Hungarian language exams for the Foreign Office and the Institute of Linguists.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent course book, well-explained, communication focus,
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This review is from: Hungarian (Teach Yourself) (Paperback)
I found this book very easy to learn from. Despite the vocabulary being difficult to say the least, the book makes the grammar of the language very simple, and the user can quickly learn how to handle simple situations in Hungary. The 2nd part of the book goes into more complex issues for the more ambitious learner. I thoroughly recommend the book - it certainly has helped me communicate on my visits to the country.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good, but keep your expectations realistic,
By A Customer
This review is from: Hungarian: A Complete Course for Beginners (Teach Yourself Books) (Paperback)
This is definitely one of the better books in this series. It is usefully divided into two parts, the first for the casual visitor and the second for the more serious learner. The recordings are excellent and the grammar explanations are clear and approachable. The dialogues are realistic and cover useful vocabulary. Shortcomings are inherent in the nature of the Teach Yourself series. It covers a lot in a short space of time and there is not much chance to practise. You shouldn't expect to be fluent after doing this course but you will never learn a language from one source alone. However, I think that this is an excellent way to make a start in the language and an even better way to learn more communicative language for those who have previously learned from a more grammar based course. I originally learned from a traditional thorough course but when in Hungary found myself using more language that I'd picked up from the dialogues in Teach Yourself Hungarian!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not bad, could be better,
This review is from: Hungarian (Teach Yourself Languages) (Hardcover)
Positives:
The language in this book is everyday Hungarian - within the first few chapters, you have basic introductions, eating out, directions and shopping, all the really essential stuff - you won't starve on holiday with this book. Useful (and interesting) sections on Hungarian culture, customs and manners. Invaluable. The grammar is fairly well explained, although I have seen better. Negatives: No listening comprehensions. Reading comprehensions far too easy. Grammar points explained one after the other, sonetimes as many as 10 in a chapter, with inadequate practice tasks. Vocabulary thrown at the learner with little in the way of practice. To learn the vocabulary effectively, the student needs to devise his or her own activities, such as flashcards or memory games. This isn't a bad language learning book, but it could be improved by adding a workbook for grammar and vocabulary practice. With little in the way of competition, TY Hungarian should be the first port of call for any learner of Hungarian. However, if you can afford it, Hallo, Itt Magyaroszag! by Erdos and Prileszky, used in conjunction with Hungarian Verbs and Essentials of Grammar by Torkenczy would be a much better option.
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