Speak Like a Local: Free Hungarian Language Courses in Terézváros for Expats
If you’ve ever tried ordering lángos with confidence but accidentally asked for something entirely different (we’ve all been there), Terézváros has your back. The district’s local government is once again offering free Hungarian language courses for foreigners living in the neighborhood — a golden opportunity to finally master that tricky “gy” pronunciation, make new friends, and feel more at home in Budapest.
Hungarian, but Make It Fun (and Free!)
Learning Hungarian can feel like decoding ancient runes while someone moves the alphabet around just for fun. But don’t worry — these community courses are designed to help you fall in love with the language step by step, from your first jó napot to your first successful trip to the post office.
There are seven groups across five levels, so whether you can already say köszönöm szépen or still think that word is a sneeze, there’s a class waiting for you. And the best part? It’s absolutely free. The only thing you’ll need to buy is your textbook — basically, your key to conquering Hungarian grammar.
Learn, Laugh, Live Like a Local
The classes start from February 23–24 and meet twice a week in the evenings, so you can fit a Hungarian adventure between work and a ruin bar outing. Teachers keep things lively and encouraging, and you’ll get plenty of chances to practice with classmates who are also brave enough to take on cases, suffixes, and the mystical world of vowel harmony.
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Each group has up to 20 participants, meaning you’ll never get lost in the crowd. Just don’t show up fashionably late — spots are in high demand, and once you’re in, you can’t switch groups mid-course. Commitment is key — but so is coffee before class.
How to Join the Fun
To enroll, head to the Mayor’s Office of Terézváros (1067 Budapest, Eötvös utca 3.) by February 18 at 16:00. Bring your ID, Hungarian address card, and fill out a quick application form. That’s it — no tests, no complicated paperwork, just a smile and a bit of courage.
Soon you’ll find yourself chatting with locals, cracking jokes in Hungarian, and maybe even understanding why everyone keeps saying nem mindegy. So whether you’ve just moved to Budapest or you’ve been here long enough to fall in love with Túró Rudi, this is your sign: join the course and finally speak like a true Terézváros local.