
Plain Hungarian
Short stories for Hungarian learners by a Hungarian teacher, mostly on A1 and A2 levels. The podcast provides transcripts, Hungarian-English word lists, and additional lessons. Listeners can join a learners' circle for weekly tips and mini-lessons. The host also engages with the audience on Instagram.
Epizódok
#74 Hungarians' Favorite Words | Street Interview - Part 1
Send us Fan MailWhat 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
#73 Furcsa magyar szavak - Weird Hungarian words
Send us Fan MailThese 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
#72 Mit vesznek a magyarok a piacon? – What Hungarians buy at the market
Send us Fan MailIn 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 Hun
#71 Magyar nyelvtörők - Hungarian Tongue Twisters
Send us Fan MailCan 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?🤝 COLLABThis 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
#70 Tavasz a kertben – Spring in a Hungarian Garden 🌷 | Food, Flowers & Memories – A2
Send us Fan MailIn 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 HungaryThis is a slower, clear Hungarian input designed especially for learners.What you’ll
#69 Real Hungarian on the Streets of Budapest 🇭🇺 | Conversations with Locals (All Levels)
Send us Fan MailEver 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 thoughtsTh
#68 Pozitív és gyakori magyar közmondások - Positive and Common Hungarian Sayings - B1
Send us Fan MailIn 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
#67 (FREE) Pesszimista magyar közmondások - Pessimistic Hungarian proverbs - B1
Send us Fan MailSzia! 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
#66 (FREE) Párkapcsolat, szerelem, család - Relationships, Love, Family - A2
Send us Fan MailSzia! 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
#65 (FREE) Valentin-nap - Valentine's Day - A2
Send us Fan MailSzia! 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
#64 (FREE) Jóga - Yoga - A2+
Send us Fan MailSzia! 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
#63 (FREE) Téli sportok - Winter sports - A1+
Send us Fan MailSzia! 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
#60 (FREE) Mi akartam lenni gyerekkoromban - What I wanted to be when I grew up - B1
Send us Fan MailSzia! 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 today’s episode, I’m sharin
A podcastom elköltözött - My podcast has moved
Send us Fan MailSzia! 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, transcript
#59 (FREE) Jó és rossz szokások - Good and bad habits - A1+
Send us Fan MailSzia! 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 showOn my Supercast page you can li
#58 (FREE) HU-EN Can you really learn to speak Hungarian after just 25 lessons?
Send us Fan MailSzia! 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,
#57 (FREE) HU-EN 3000 napig követtem a szokásaimat - I tracked my habits for 3000 days - B1
Send us Fan MailSzia! 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
#56 (FREE) Napi rutin - Daily routine - A2
Send us Fan MailSzia! 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 he
#55 (FREE) Hétvége - Weekend - A1
Send us Fan MailSzia! 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
#54 (FREE) Hogy tanulj magyarul olcsón és hatékonyan? - How to learn Hungarian cheaply and efficiently? - B1
Send us Fan MailSzia! 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: B1I hope you’ll enjoy the episode!🚀 Want to learn faster and understand more?Join the Read
#53 (FREE) Nem tudok hazudni… és te? - I can't lie... can you? - B1
Send us Fan MailSzia! 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 person
#52 (FREE) Te szoktál hazudni? - Do you ever lie? - A2
Send us Fan Mailzia! 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
#51 Legjobb dolgok - Best things - A2
Send us Fan MailHi! 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.superc
#50 Balaton, halak - Balaton, fish - B2
Send us Fan MailThis 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
#49 Szabadidő - Freetime - A1+
Send us Fan MailSzia! 👋 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 enj
#48 Időjárás, évszakok - Weather, seasons - A1+
Send us Fan MailPlain Hungarian Club with Weekly Speaking PracticePractice 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. ht
#47 Házimunka - Housework - A2
Send us Fan MailSzia! 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 fürdőszobá
#46 Lakás, ház - Apartment, house - A1+
Send us Fan MailEbben 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 use
#45 Mit szeretek a munkámban? - What do I like about my job? - A2
Send us Fan MailMost 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
#44 Hogy készül a Plain Hungarian Podcast? - How is the Plain Hungarian Podcast made? - B1
Send us Fan MailHave 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 graph
#43 Család - Family - A1
Send us Fan MailNyelvvizsgára, 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
#42 Nem fürödtem három hétig?! - I haven't showered for three weeks?! - B1
Send us Fan MailIn 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 l
#41 A kedvenc sorozatom - My favourite series - B1
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=PtGRS14ZXhV6SXLpÍrd 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://plainhung
#40 Filmek, sorozatok - Movies, series - A1
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 utaz
#39 Furcsa magyar szokások - Strange Hungarian customs - B1
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 magy
#38 Újévi fogadalmak - New Year's resolutions A1+
Send us Fan MailHU: 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_sixVárlak szeretettel! 😊EN: Today'
#37 Város és falu - City and village - A1+
Send us Fan MailWhere 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 tr
#36 Milyen az életem vidéken? - How is my life in the countryside? - B1
Send us Fan MailIn 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
#35 Kedvenc magyar városaim - My favourite Hungarian cities [What cities to visit in Hungary?] - A2+
Send us Fan MailA 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://p
#34 Hogy utaznak a magyarok? - How do Hungarians travel? - A1+
Send us Fan MailKéktúra, 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 showOn
#33 Szerintem a mentális egészség... - I think mental health is... - B1
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 megoldá
#32 Mentális egészség - Mental health A2
Send us Fan MailHU: 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
#31 Gyűjtögetés - A2
Send us Fan MailHU: 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
#30 Magyar sakkozók és a sakk története - Hungarian chess players and the history of chess - B1
Send us Fan MailIdén 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.super
#29 Ki mit olvas? - Who is reading what? - A2
Send us Fan MailReceptkönyvek, 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, Hungaria
#28 Könyvek, olvasás - A1
Send us Fan MailHU: 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
#27 Nyári történetek tőletek - Summer stories from you 🏖️ ☀️
Send us Fan MailNow I have a special celebratory episode for you, because it's the one-year anniversary of the Plain Hungarian Podcast and Klub! I asked the club members to send me summer stories, and I'm going to read them.You can read the podcasts in the club and I'll also be doing an English-Hungarian word list for each episode, but the best part is the Hungarian lesson where we
#26 Nyár - Summer - A1+
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I talk about who likes or dislikes what in summer. You can vote on Spotify, so I want to ask you: do you like summer or not?If you'd like to read the podcast and come to speaking classes, join my monthly membership, where there's lots more good stuff waiting for you: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/Support the showOn my Supercast page you can listen
#25 “Olyan ez, mint a biciklizés: nem lehet elfelejteni.” - "It's like riding a bike: you can't forget it."
Send us Fan MailI'll tell you why I had to learn to ride a bike twice, why I cycled 70 km with a guy I didn't know last summer, and what I'll be doing in 2025.You can download a transcript: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/Support the showOn my Supercast page you can listen to all FULL episodes, download the transcripts with many extras and join my club with weekly speaking prac
#24 Sport - A2
Send us Fan Mail This episode is about sports because the European Football Championship starts today and the Summer Olympics in a month. Subscribe to my newsletter so you don't miss the news and exclusive content.Transcript and membership: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ Support the showOn my Supercast page you can listen to all FULL episodes, download the transcripts with many extras
#23 Nők a tudományban - Women in science - B1
Send us Fan MailImagine that a woman has to sell her jewellery to finance her medical studies. Why was Vilma Hugonnai, the first Hungarian woman doctor, forced to do this, and what social obstacles did she have to overcome? I present this fascinating story and the life of Mileva Marić, whose name is often overshadowed by that of her husband Albert Einstein. Both women struggled to find a place in
#22 Inspiráló nők - Inspiring women - A2+
Send us Fan MailSzia! I'm Csilla and this is the Plain Hungarian podcast for Hungarian learners. In this episode, five people talk about the inspiring women they know. The reason for this topic is because there was Mother's Day recently. In the episode I talk about a wise grandmother, a physics sister, a single mom, a great Hungarian teacher and my mother-in-law. 😊It's spring, the b
#21 Színház, opera, mozi, koncert - Theatre, opera, cinema, concert - B1
Send us Fan MailThis episode will be about many of my childhood memories and habits, how my boyfriend and I used to celebrate our anniversary, the movies I like and why old German ladies cried when I recited a poem to them.Download the transcript from here: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/Ebben a részben szó lesz:sok gyerekkori emlékemről és szokásomról, arról, hogy hogyan szoktuk az évfordu
#20 A kedvenc ételeink - Our favourite foods - A2+
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, several people tell how they learned to cook, what their favourite dishes are, what they like to eat, and who cooks for them, and I also mention many traditional Hungarian dishes. Have fun, I hope you're not hungry! 🙂If you'd like to read the podcast, see pictures of the food and come to speaking classes, join my monthly membership on my Ko-fi page, where
#19 Betegség, pálinka és Harry Potter - B2
Send us Fan Mail🇺🇸 Hi! I'm Csilla, and this is the Plain Hungarian podcast for Hungarian learners.In this episode, I talk about why I went to Romania by train, why I drank a lot of pálinka and why I watched Harry Potter when I had the flu. I'll also talk about slicing cucumber, and the best Hungarian trips with my students, and I'm inviting you to a super five-day Hungarian trip, I
#18 Ételek, italok, főzés - Food, drinks, cooking - A1
Send us Fan MailSzia! I am Csilla from Plain Hungarian. What is this episode about? Cooking, seasonal vegetables, learning how to cook from YouTube videos, sunbathing on the terrace and having breakfast.I recommend this episode for the A1 level.I hope you will enjoy this episode. You can download the transcript here: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ We can chat on Instagram: https://www.i
#17 Külföldön élni - Living abroad - A2
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I will talk about confidence, moving with kids, summer in Portugal, washing up in England, and university in Vienna.If you would like to download the transcript of the podcast and get useful explanations sometimes with grammar or listening exercises, or if you would like to come to a Hungarian lesson where we talk about the monthly topic, join my monthly membership
#16 Ruhavásárlás - A2
Send us Fan MailSzia! Én Csilla vagyok és ez itt a Plain Hungarian podcast magyarul tanulóknak. In this episode, I will talk about tiny feet, colours, minimalism, online ordering, and skirt collection.If you want to download the podcast transcript and get useful explanations sometimes with grammar or listening exercises, join my monthly membership program on my Ko-fi page: https://plainhungarian.
#15 Decemberi ünnepek Magyarországon - B2
Send us Fan Mail🇺🇸 Santa Claus, Christmas, secrecy, church, superstitions, why we eat lentils on New Year's Eve, bad luck, divination - all sorts of interesting and exciting things to do with Hungarian customs in December! 😀The Plain Hungarian Podcast is now available in video format on YouTube: https://youtu.be/J7fnL3Io2N8?si=vJFxDb-gpwFYVxHh Unfortunately, for now, it is without subtitles,
#14 Bundás barátok - Furry buddies - A1
Send us Fan MailJealous dogs, a pregnant woman, lions, Csöpi, the dog, dirty pigeons and so much more! There's lots more in this episode too, listen now and download the transcript here: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ Support the showOn my Supercast page you can listen to all FULL episodes, download the transcripts with many extras and join my club with weekly speaking practice.Subscri
#13 A kutyám, Ottó - A2
Send us Fan MailA dog who has been to more countries than I have has at least 100 nicknames and will look for a viper if he feels like it. Yes, that's my dog, Ottó.Download the transcript of the episode and you'll get my favourite pictures of Ottó and some links to watch my other dog, Tomi, on TV: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ Support the showOn my Supercast page you can listen t
#12 Legjobb barátaink: háziállatok - Our best friends: pets - A1
Send us Fan MailSzia! Én Csilla vagyok a Plain Hungariantől. Today I'm going to talk about pets. There will be a white kitten, a horse, allergies, adoptions, anonymous cats and a viper-detection dog. If you'd like to get the transcript of the episode, where I explain how to use the construction "nem ... hanem" and much more, and there are lots of exercises, join my club: https:
#11 Hangulatok a fülhallgatóban - Moods in the Headphones - A1
Send us Fan MailHow a Youtuber became a singer, who won the karaoke party, how I sang English as a child and much more! 🤩 If you thought I couldn't make any more interesting episodes about music, come and listen to the fourth episode about this topic where I still have exciting things to tell you! 😊And if that's not enough, download the transcript of the podcast here:https://plainhungari
#10 Miért sírok a zenén? - Why do I cry to music? - B1
Send us Fan MailSzia! Én Csilla vagyok a plainhungariantől. This episode is also about music, but I also talk about an Australian indigenous tribe, a French girl, a huge concert, and why I cried in front of a bunch of strangers, so it's worth listening to the episode. If you'd like to get more out of the podcast and improve your vocabulary, join my subscription club and download ALL of t
#9 A zene ereje - The power of music - A2+/B1
Send us Fan MailSzia! Én Csilla vagyok a plainhungariantől. A mai epizódban (megint) a zenéről fogok beszélni. 🤩 This is a special episode because I improvised the text, which makes it more like live speech. I tried to speak like I was talking to a friend. I talk about my relationship with music and tell an interesting story about the power of music and breathing. I hope you enjoy it!If you want t
#8 Zene - A1+
Send us Fan MailSzia! Én Csilla vagyok a plainhungariantől. A mai epizódban a zenéről fogok beszélni. This is now a slightly stronger A1-level text, but if you understand all the unknown words, you can understand the whole text. If you want to see the list of new words with translations, the transcript, explanations and 10 simple questions you can answer yourself, join the monthly subscription on
#7 Csilla születésnapja - A2
Send us Fan MailSzia! Én Csilla vagyok. In this episode, I am talking about my birthdays, my dog, Otto’s birthday and what interesting things I have done so far and what I’ve learned in my first 30 years. I think these words are the most difficult that need to know to understand the episode:megünnepel valamit - to celebrate sthKrisz Rudi - he was a Hungarian pop singerelfújja a gyertyát - to blow
#6 Születésnap - A1
Send us Fan MailSzia! In this episode, four fictional people talk about birthdays, and you can hear what I think about it. I recommend this episode for the A1 level. If you join my membership, you can download the transcript of the podcast, which includes explanations, pictures and exercises, in 10 pages. You will also find 10 questions to practice your writing. Join here: https://plainhungarian.s
#5 Csilla Londonban - A2
Send us Fan MailSzia! I’m Csilla from Plain Hungarian. In this episode, I’ll tell you about my one-week trip to London: how I travelled, what I ate, and what I did (including one very stressful restaurant story 😅).Recommended level: A2I hope you’ll enjoy the episode!Want the full transcript with HU–EN vocabulary, grammar tips, practice questions, dialogues and more?Get access in the Read & Lea
#4 Csilla utazik - A2
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I am talking about where I've been, my best trip and my favourite places in Hungary. You can learn more if you can also read the transcript, so you get it here: https://plainhungarian.supercast.com/ I hope I will see you there and you will join my community so we can chat with each other right away. 💚Support the showOn my Supercast page you can listen to all
#3 Utazás - A1
Send us Fan MailSzia! I’m Csilla from Plain Hungarian. In this episode, you’ll hear four fictional people and me talking about travel habits, where we like to go, how we like to travel, and what makes a trip great (or not so great 😅).Recommended level: A1I hope you’ll enjoy the episode!Want the full transcript with HU–EN vocabulary, grammar tips, practice questions, dialogues and more?Get access i
#2 Öt ember bemutatkozik - A1
Send us Fan MailI am Csilla from Plain Hungarian. In this episode, you will hear 4 fictional people talking about themselves and you will also find my short introduction. I recommend this episode for the A1 level. I hope you will enjoy this episode. We can chat on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plainhungarian/ If you found this episode useful, thank you if you write a review and subscribe.
#1 Csilla bemutatkozása - A2
Send us Fan MailSzia! I’m Csilla from Plain Hungarian. In this episode, I’ll introduce myself a little.You’ll hear about:where I live,my hobbies,what I’d like to learn,what I do on weekdays,and what weekends are like.Recommended level: A2I hope you’ll enjoy the episode!📄 Transcript + vocabulary + explanations:https://ko-fi.com/s/ceb75befd5More podcasts & speaking club with weekly meetings: htt
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Send us Fan MailSzia, 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, explanati











