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Ildiko
Professional TeacherTeaches
Hungarian
Native
English
Speaks
Other
Citizenship and test preparation. Experience. Hungary and culture. Structured and tailored lessons.
Teaches
Hungarian
Native
English
Speaks
Other
Citizenship and test preparation. Experience. Hungary and culture. Structured and tailored lessons.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From HungaryLiving in Miskolc, Hungary (23:20 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 8, 2021Me as a Teacher
Adult education is my preference and expertise, but sometimes I help secondary school students with their studies. I teach Hungarian mostly for those who speak English (and I also teach English mostly for Hungarians.)
I prepare my students for the Hungarian citizenship interview and the Constitutional exam. This is what I can offer for learners of Hungarian:
1) Free conversation / Spotlight on Hungary (or your interests),
2) Citizenship Interview / Exam Preparation
3) Family tree building
4) Hungarian Course A1-C1 (with MagyarOK coursebooks)
5) Literature and Stylistics
For more details of my Hungarian and English/Business English lessons, please see the lesson descriptions. My lessons & teaching style
I have both traditional (coursebook-based) and casual (prompts, interests or slide-based) lessons. As well as mixed ones. Everything depends on the student's personality, preferred learning methods - but most importantly - their goals.
I prefer the conversational approach from the very beginning and I mostly use model based teaching methods. (This is very similar to how you learnt your native language.)
I prefer using real language materials combined with leveled exercises. In more structured Hungarian Course A1-C1 lessons I also use MagyarOK coursebooks and Practical Hungarian Grammar. The publisher has an excellent, supportive website with tons of audio, video and further materials.My teaching material
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Text Documents
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Articles and news
- Image files
- Graphs and charts
Education
2015 - 2017
Bachelor’s - TESOL
2014 - 2015
Bachelor’s - TEFLTeaching English as a Foreign Language, ESL
2014 - 2015
Bachelor’s - CTBECertificate in Teaching Business English
Work Experience
1998 - 2021
English teacher- Teaching general and business English primarily for adults individually and in work groups (individually and and in corporate groups - Local Government of Budapest, 20th district)
- Successful preparation for general and professional language exams, preparations for job interviews and the Hungarian citizenship exam
2004 - 2008
Foreign language contact and translator
2006 - 2007
English correspondent, reporter, journalistMy publications in this position:
Several articles with focus on Hungarian textile industry for Textiles Eastern Europe Issues (2006-2007)
Central and Eastern Europe Textile Business Review 2006 / Hungary
2001 - 2001
English teacherTeaching classes in grade 5-8
1991 - 1998
Accountant and finance supervisor
2004 - 2012
Public Accountant
5.0
Rating
216
Students
3,036
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Hungarian Lessons
Hungarian
English
Trial Lesson
133 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Free conversation in Hungarian / Spotlight on Hungary (or your interests)
A1 - C2Conversation1,099 lessons completed
USD 16.45+
Package with 12% off
Hungarian Citizenship Exam / Interview Preparation
A2 - C2Language Essentials938 lessons completed
USD 19.75+
Package with 11% off
Hungarian Course A1-C1
A1 - C2Language Essentials829 lessons completed
USD 19.75+
Package with 11% off
Hungarian Literature and Stylistics
B1 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 38.40+
Hungarian Passport renewal prep
A1 - B2Conversation3 lessons completed
USD 19.75+
Package with 11% off
Family tree building (for Hungarian citizenship interview)
A1 - B2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 65.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
133 Reviews
All
English
Hungarian
Julia Stelman
49 Hungarian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ildiko has been essential in helping me prepare for my Hungarian Citizenship interview. I started with her before I knew any Hungarian at all, and now we are comfortably able to converse on a lot of topics together.
Dec 1, 2025
Zacqary
201 Hungarian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've been working with Ildikó for over 2 years to learn Hungarian for my simplified naturalization interview, which I just passed successfully the day I'm writing this. She's an excellent, very thorough, very encouraging teacher who's instilled in me just as much love for the Hungarian language and Hungarian culture as I can tell she has herself. She's been very understanding and accommodating to help me learn at my own pace, but she's never gone easy on me, always pushing me to speak and understand Hungarian on a deeper level. She's fantastic at tailoring lessons and conversations to who I am; don't be surprised on your first lesson if she's Googled you and already has a lesson plan about your most obscure interests! That is how much Ildikó truly cares about her students. If you're in for the long haul of learning this language, Ildikó is a fantastic teacher to take you on this journey, and will feel like family by the end of it.
Jan 31, 2024
Daniel
16 Hungarian lessons
Ildiko ias an amazing teacher. She is very kind, patient, thorough, and creative in how she can explain complex grammar concepts in very simple terms. You will be very happy if you sing-up for lessons with her.
Nov 6, 2025
Kyle Southard
3 Hungarian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve worked with several teachers while preparing for my Hungarian citizenship interview, and Ildiko stands out significantly. Her deep understanding of the interview process and what to expect has been incredibly valuable. The simulated interviews she conducts are not only realistic but also eye-opening—she pinpointed blind spots I didn’t even realize I had and offered clear, actionable feedback to help me improve. If you're serious about passing your interview, I highly recommend working with Ildiko. She’s the real deal.
Jul 31, 2025
Daniel
16 Hungarian lessons
Excellent teacher. Very thorough and encouraging. Can explain complex ideas simply.
Nov 27, 2025
Daniel
16 Hungarian lessons
Wonderful teacher---very patient and thorough. Excellent.
Oct 30, 2025
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