Klara14
Canadian looking for information about Hungary
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Canadian
Lives in Budapest
Registration: 03 August 2018
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Language barriers in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Hungary. What is the official language in Hungary, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to ...
In fact, someone did write that the Hungarians were completely intolerant, which was what prompted me to reply!! This comment I saw appears to have been removed by the administration! For those of you, who are not familiar with how Hungary was ... Read More
Language barriers in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in Hungary. What is the official language in Hungary, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is it possible to ...
Hardly 'lack of exposure to other people, languages etc'...!! The country was invaded by the Turks for 150 years, then the Germans during WW II and then by the Soviets for over 50 years til 1989 and the Russian language & Soviet abuse ... Read More
Family fun in Hungary during school holidays by Priscilla
Hello, School holidays are fun for the kids, but parents often struggle to find ways to entertain them when they have just moved to a new country. Share with us some information about keeping the family busy during that time of the year. What ...
This is why (see below) the name changed back to the original name, Széll Kálmán tér. And rightly so- the communists had no right occupying Hungary & making Hungarians lives a misery. 'The originally anonymous area ... Read More
Introducing myself by Brit_Magyar
Hi All, I am originally from England, and have spent most of my working life in the telecommunications field in one form or another. I consider myself to be lucky to have lived in different parts of the world and be paid to do so. I worked in ...
Hi Jon, Thanks very much for your reply. I will look out for you on facebook! Kind regards, Klara Vargha Read More
Introducing myself by Brit_Magyar
Hi All, I am originally from England, and have spent most of my working life in the telecommunications field in one form or another. I consider myself to be lucky to have lived in different parts of the world and be paid to do so. I worked in ...
Hi, That's a very interesting life you have lead and are continuing to lead! May I ask if you had to get any qualification, to teach conversational English and where you teach it? I was thinking of doing this myself in a few years down the line! Read More
Reputable property management companies in Budapest by BBBrad4321
Hi Guys, Can anyone give advice on a good reputable property management company in Budapest. I have gone through 3 in the past 10 years or so. However I have found that they either rip you off, or are not capable of fulfilling what they promise. ...
Hi Bernard, I tried to reply over the weekend but my reply hasn't been posted. I wrote to the site manager and she asked if I was trying to pass on details. I've just replied, saying, yes, I was, as that was the query! Hopefully she will ... Read More
Son of 1956 Refugee verifying my own Hungarian Citizenship by marklivesinla
Hello all! My father fled from Hungary to Canada via Austria, over the bridge at Andau in November 1956. About a decade ago, he got a new Hungarian passport. What is not absolutely clear (his memory fails him) is whether or not he simply VERIFIED ...
Hello Mark, Both of my parents fled Hungary in the uprising to Canada, via Yugoslavia. I was born in Canada but have lived in London, UK for many years now. I applied for Hungarian citizenship and received it about 1.5 years ago. Once I submitted ... Read More