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2025 Fall French / Hungarian Beginner Courses
September through November
Registration Form
Please fill in this form to register to our 2025 Fall French / Hungarian Beginner Language Courses.
About Me
Bonjour! Jó napot! I am Eszter, a Hungarian born California based certified multilingual educator with over a decade of experience teaching French, English and Hungarian across continents and classrooms. My academic background includes two Master’s Degrees, one in French and the other one in English, both with teacher training qualifications. I also hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish Language and Literature and finished a 3-year-long Specialization in Teaching Hungarian as a Foreign Language. I am holder of California Teaching Credentials in Single Subject English and World Languages French. My teaching path has taken me through high schools, language schools and the university-level Budapest Business School where I taught both academic and professional French. I also designed and delivered specialized medical French courses tailored for dentists. Now based in the Bay Area, I weave cultural richness, play-based learning and personalized guidance into each of my lessons. Currently I am an educator at a public elementary school in the East Bay and teacher of the Kányádi Sándor Hungarian School on the Peninsula. My student-centered approach combines the communicative method with clear, intuitive grammar explanations and tailor-made lessons that help learners feel confident, curious, and culturally connected. Whether you are diving into Parisian phrases or celebrating Hungarian heritage, I am here to help you build confidence, connect through language and enjoy the process every step of the way.
Course descriptions
These dynamic beginner courses invite learners to step into French / Hungarian with confidence and joy focusing on the essential skills to greet others, ask questions, introduce themselves, and talk about their world. Through engaging dialogues, playful pronunciation practice, and hands-on activities, students build the foundation for meaningful communication from the very first class. Learners will learn to greet others, pronounce words clearly, say and spell words and names, ask and respond to simple questions, introduce themselves and others, use numbers for age, addresses, and phone details, talk about their family and interests, describe their learning journey and goals and many more things. With personalized activities and practical vocabulary, these courses make it easy to connect in everyday French / Hungarian at school, at work, in the street, in conversation and wherever life may lead.
When
The courses run from the first week of September, just after Labor Day, through the end of November, wrapping up before Thanksgiving. Classes meet twice a week, with each session consisting of two engaging 45-minute lessons. In total, each course includes 48 immersive lessons designed to build confidence and connection in French / Hungarian. Please fill in our registration form for class days and times.
Where: In person - Online - Hybrid
Our French / Hungarian courses may take place in person at the Hungarian Cultural Center in Newark. Alternatively, you can opt for an online format, or choose a hybrid setup where one class per week is held in Newark and the other online.
Group size
For in-person classes, the group size ranges from a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 6 participants. For online sessions, the group size ranges from a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 6 learners to ensure meaningful interaction and personalized attention.
Coursebook for French
During our French courses we follow the Mon Alter Ego coursebook, which is widely praised for its action-oriented approach and for being a comprehensive, classroom-friendly method that supports learners across all levels from A1 to C2. Here’s why it shines:
📚 Pedagogical Strengths
• Structured progression: Its spiral curriculum builds skills gradually, reinforcing vocabulary and grammar through thematic units.
• Action-oriented approach: Lessons are designed around real-life tasks, encouraging learners to use French in authentic contexts.
• Clear grammar and vocabulary sections: Each unit includes “Point Langue” and “Mémo” pages that make grammar digestible and easy to revisit.
🎧 Multimedia Integration
• Comes with audio CDs, videos, and interactive digital tools, making it ideal for varied learning styles and classroom dynamics.
• The CD-ROM includes recordings, multilingual glossaries, and games to reinforce learning outside of class.
🎯 Exam Preparation
• Aligns with CEFR levels and prepares students for official exams like DELF, DALF, TCF, and TEF.
• Includes practice tests, evaluation rubrics, and strategies for success especially useful for high school and college learners.
🌍 Cultural & Communicative Focus
• Rich in authentic documents and cultural references, helping students decode sociocultural nuances.
• Encourages intercultural awareness and interaction, which is especially valuable in diverse classrooms.
Coursebook for Hungarian
During our courses we follow the MagyarOK coursebook, which is widely regarded as one of the most effective and thoughtfully designed Hungarian coursebooks on the market. Here’s why it stands out:
📘 Comprehensive & Structured Learning
• Covers levels A1 to B2+ of the CEFR, with a clear progression across four volumes
• Each level includes a textbook and workbook, allowing for integrated grammar, vocabulary, and skills practice
• Follows a model-based approach, presenting authentic language use before asking learners to produce it
🧠 Communicative & Real-Life Focus
• Prioritizes real-world communication, not just grammar drills
• Topics are practical and culturally relevant, from introductions and shopping to expressing opinions
• Encourages learners to interact meaningfully from the very beginning
🎧 Multisensory & Multimedia Support
• Comes with downloadable audio and video materials to support listening and pronunciation
• Exercises include dialogues, role plays, and listening tasks that mirror everyday situations
• Free supplementary materials available on the official MagyarOK website
🌍 Cultural Integration
• Developed by educators at Pécs University, with a deep understanding of learners’ needs
• Includes cultural insights, idiomatic expressions, and authentic texts
• Aligns with European language exams, making it a solid choice for formal study
Payment
Join us for a trial class. No payment needed until you have had your first experience. The course is priced at $480 per month, with a total cost of $1,440 for the full three-month program.
Registration Form
Please fill in this form to register for our 2025 Fall French / Hungarian Beginner Language Courses.
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