• Survival Hungarian

    Intensive 5- or 10-day immersion course providing practical
    Hungarian language skills and rich cultural experiences.

Welcome to Survival Hungarian at Babilon Language School! Designed for English speakers coming to Hungary to study, work, or explore, our 5-day and 10-day intensive immersion courses equip you with essential language skills and cultural insights to confidently navigate everyday life in Budapest.

Tested and refined for over two decades, our communicative, practical approach ensures you start speaking Hungarian from day one.

  • What We Offer

    • Practical Everyday Phrases: Learn how to order food, ask for directions, shop at local markets, and handle everyday situations with ease.
    • Cultural Immersion: Gain authentic insights into Hungarian culture, traditions, cuisine, art, and history.
    • Real-World Practice: Go beyond the classroom with outdoor activities, a guided tour of downtown Budapest, and interactive language challenges.
    • Special Events: Enjoy a cultural orientation session, a Hungarian movie screening introduced by a local film critic, and optional extracurricular events (museum visits, neighborhood walks, and day trips).
  • Custom Learning Materials

    To make your learning experience as seamless and effective as possible, we use our custom-developed Hungarian course book, specifically written by our experienced faculty to accompany this intensive curriculum.

  • When the Course Runs

    We offer flexible course structures tailored to different schedules:

    • 5-Day Intensive Course
    • 10-Day Deep Immersion Course

    General Availability: We routinely run the course for American university students studying in Hungary prior to the academic semesters in January (Spring semester) and August (Fall semester), as well as a 1-week variant in June (Summer). Courses can also be scheduled on demand for groups or individuals throughout the year.

  • Practical Tips for Participants

    • Beat the Jet Lag: If traveling internationally, we recommend arriving in Budapest a few days prior to the start of the course to adjust to the time zone before classes begin.
    • Extracurricular Activities: Optional afternoon and weekend excursions are available to explore Jewish heritage, art, design, and surrounding towns outside Budapest.
  • Location & How to Get Here

    Babilon Language School is located in the vibrant heart of downtown Budapest, directly across from the iconic Main Synagogue.

    • Address: Károly körút & Dohány utca (3rd floor of the Belvárosi Színház / Downtown Theatre building — elevator available).
    • By Public Transit: Take the M2 (Red) Metro Line to the Astoria station. The school is just a short walk from the exit.

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