Gary Lukatch
@Teachrman
American expat in Hungary
Forum posts
36
Contacts
5
About me
American
Lives in Budapest
Speaks English, a little Hungarian
Registration: 19 October 2009
Activity
Moving to Budapest in March - help, please? by Lolepana
Hi, my friend and I are both qualified and experienced EFL teachers and have bought a one-way ticket to Budapest in March. The plan is to find a job there (preferably teaching English) for 3-4 months then travel a bit around Eastern Europe. I ...
BUT - be advised that, last time I checked, each international bank transfer will cost you around 30 euro! Read More
Moving to Budapest in March - help, please? by Lolepana
Hi, my friend and I are both qualified and experienced EFL teachers and have bought a one-way ticket to Budapest in March. The plan is to find a job there (preferably teaching English) for 3-4 months then travel a bit around Eastern Europe. I ...
Hi again. We should discuss the invoice and tax numbers the schools want in a private email. You can Google me or look me up on Facebook and contact me either way. Just too much info to write on this site. Anything I can do to help, just let me ... Read More
Moving to Budapest in March - help, please? by Lolepana
Hi, my friend and I are both qualified and experienced EFL teachers and have bought a one-way ticket to Budapest in March. The plan is to find a job there (preferably teaching English) for 3-4 months then travel a bit around Eastern Europe. I ...
Since I stopped teaching some years ago, I was not aware the rules had become so stringent. However, re: liability for the BT, I had my company for 7 years and never had a problem, so I wouldn't worry too much about any major (or minor) ... Read More
Moving to Budapest in March - help, please? by Lolepana
Hi, my friend and I are both qualified and experienced EFL teachers and have bought a one-way ticket to Budapest in March. The plan is to find a job there (preferably teaching English) for 3-4 months then travel a bit around Eastern Europe. I ...
WOW! Lots of questions! I moved to Budapest to teach English in 1999 and it was the best move I ever made. But things have changed since then. There are still language schools around, although not as many. So many more students take English in their ... Read More
TV Programming by Teachrman
I recently changed to UPC Digital television and now have many more channels than in the past. I would like to check the day's programming schedule but can't seem to find it anywhere on UPC Hungary's website. I found Ireland OK, but not ...
Thanks for the reply. I know about the TV menu, was hoping for one on my PC so I could scan programs for the rest of the day and night, and maybe also for the days ahead. Much appreciated. Read More
TV Programming
I recently changed to UPC Digital television and now have many more channels than in the past. I would like to check the day's programming schedule but can't seem to find it anywhere on UPC Hungary's website. I found Ireland OK, but not ... Read More
Hello Budapest! by elifcomert
Hello all! I am Elif, from Istanbul. Me and my husband will be living in Budapest from September 2014. I am an English Language Teacher with 7 years experience. Right now I'm looking for a teaching job in Budapest. I am looking forward to ...
Check with Corporate Communications for a start re: teaching jobs. There are also several other language schools in town, like Dover. Best if you get here and visit them in person. Of course, there's always room for private teachers once you get ... Read More
Looking for friends in Budapest by Kristina A
Hello everyone, I am new to this blog... I am from Germany, but I have been living in Honduras, Canada, and Brazil. Since almost a year i am living in Budapest now, but somehow I still have not managed to get to know many people. Being alone in ...
For new expat arrivals in Budapest: IN addition to several other social networking groups around town, we also have one called The Club, which meets every Friday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 in the rear rooms (separate bar area) of Champs Sport Pub, ... Read More
Hi , Newbie here by Maddoc
Hi all. I am Anton, an Australlian. I am travelling between Budapest and Sydney. I have a new apartment and need to fit it out. So far I have done the Ikea thing and it is ok. As I type I am in Sydnet but going back in a few weeks. Any ideas where a ...
Hi Anton. Weather still uncomfortably hot here, dyatime temps in the high 20s, and nights around 17-18. Best bet for good value electronics is at Media Markt in the West End shopping Center at Nyugati. Re hardware store, I seem to recall one on ... Read More
Barnes and Noble - bookstore by Batya
Have not found a big book store yet. Where would the largest one with collections in English be? does it have cafe inside with wifi to spend extended time in? thanks
Check Bestsellers on October 6 utca - best selection of English books in town. Also, Alexander on Andrassy ut. Used book stores include red Bus and Bookstatio n, both good sources. Read More
moving to budapest from northamerica by achezia
All and any, I'm close to signing an employment agreement to move to and work in Budapest. However, I still have some missing information to push me to finally sign. First, I am missing moving expenses from now to Hungary; any actual moving info ...
Hi Montreal....Hope you decide to make the move. I've lived in Budapest since 1999 and still love it. Re: apartment rentals, there are agents all over the Internet and Facebook. Center of town is Districts 5,6,7,8 and 13 - although District 8 still ... Read More
moving to budapest from northamerica by achezia
All and any, I'm close to signing an employment agreement to move to and work in Budapest. However, I still have some missing information to push me to finally sign. First, I am missing moving expenses from now to Hungary; any actual moving info ...
Hi Montreal....Hope you decide to make the move. I've lived in Budapest since 1999 and still love it. Re: apartment rentals, there are agents all over the Internet and Facebook. Center of town is Districts 5,6,7,8 and 13 - although District 8 still ... Read More
Looking for friends in Budapest by Kristina A
Hello everyone, I am new to this blog... I am from Germany, but I have been living in Honduras, Canada, and Brazil. Since almost a year i am living in Budapest now, but somehow I still have not managed to get to know many people. Being alone in ...
Sorry, was responding to the Highlander's request, but of course the gatherings are for everyone. Welcome one and all! Hope to meet you soon. Gary Read More
Looking for friends in Budapest by Kristina A
Hello everyone, I am new to this blog... I am from Germany, but I have been living in Honduras, Canada, and Brazil. Since almost a year i am living in Budapest now, but somehow I still have not managed to get to know many people. Being alone in ...
Welcome to our newest Immortal! Good to have you here. Some good places to visit to start making local contacts are: Caledonia Pub on Mozsar utca, near Oktogon; it's a Scottish pub, so you should feel right at home. Owner Patrick McMenamin is from ... Read More
Dog boarding kennels by detnol
Hello we're living at the otherside of the border and about to open a Dog Hotel, how can we reach english speaking dog owners in Hungary? If you have any suggestions please send them by mail - our address can be found at our website:Dog Hotel ...
Check out Dogmopolite in Budapest, address on Internet. Good place. Read More