Hungarian Language and Culture Summer Course (July, 2 weeks)

Course title

Hungarian Language and Culture Summer Course (July, 2 weeks)

Course hours

09:00 - 15:30

Days of the course

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

School admin. fee

€0.00

Lesson duration

45

Course certificate

Yes

Minimum age

16

Average number of students

8

Course materials

€30.00 Mandatory and not included

Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2

Fixed Dates: .

HUNGARIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE SUMMER COURSE
17 July– 30 July 2016
60 class units, 6 ECTS credits

The 2-week intensive course is for students who want to start learning Hungarian for any specific reason in Hungary. The courses focus heavily on speaking and communication skills: the morning consists of 4 lessons, while the afternoon consists of 2 lessons. In addition students can choose extra optional modules such as phonetics or Hungarian folklore or Hungarian cuisine. These lessons provide the opportunity to learn the local culture and customs as well. The classes stress the use of language in everyday situations. In 6 lessons each day, focusing on the 4 major skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Textbooks and a variety of other materials are used in instruction, including role-playing, newspapers, magazines and other materials. The language classes are complemented with a special collection of cultural events to provide students with knowledge and experience concerning Hungarian customs and traditions. Cultural events include film showing, folk singing and dancing, quizzes, gastronomical specialities as well as full-day trips to historic places on Saturday.

Programme of Studies:
– Summer School examination offered at the end of the course (ECTS credit points)

Extra Modules:
– extra language modules: pronunciation practice, vocabulary building, listening to Hungarian
– extra module on Hungarian traditions: folk dances and folk songs
– extra module on traditional Hungarian cuisine

Cultural Activities:
– opening ceremony
– guided tour in Debrecen
– weekend excursions
– folk dances and folk songs
– Hungarian gastronomy and foodways
– traditional handicrafts
– film screening
– farewell party

Leisure Activities:
– tandem chat with Hungarian students
– concerts
– disco, karaoke night
– sports

Competitions:
– quiz
– cooking
– folk songs
– poetry / prose recital

Dates & Reminders:
– arrival & registration: 17 July (Sunday), 10:00–17:00
– placement tests: 17 July (Sunday), 11:00–19:00
– tuition starts: 18 July (Monday)
– daily schedule: 9:00–10:30; 11:00–12:30; 14:00–15:30
– tuition ends: 30 July (Friday)
– check-out time: 31 July (Saturday), before 10:00