Learning Hungarian in Transylvania

Last activity 15 October 2012 by Bogdan1

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kalogrenantMember11 October 2012 19:49:41

My goal is to spend several months in Europe during 2014. But because of Schengen regulations, I can only spend 90 days in Hungary. I am thinking of travelling to the Hungarian-speaking area of Romania, perhaps Targu Mures, getting a sublet for a couple of months and finding people to speak Hungarian with, possibly exchanging my knowledge of English (I taught in Hungary for a while) and German (earlier stint as a college professor in the US) for help with Hungarian. Then, with a couple of months of Hungarian immersion under my belt, I will go to Hungary where I have acquaintances and friends.

I have a rudimentary knowledge of Hungarian, have no Romanian (but know French and Spanish).

I would appreciate any suggestions, encouragements or warnings.

MaykalViP12 October 2012 03:05:42

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Szia,

Instead of Targu Mures, which is partially Hungarian and partially Romanian, you could try living in a smaller town such as Odorheiu Secuiesc or Targu Secuiesc. They are both more or less completely Hungarian and the experience might be more immersive that way.

kalogrenantMember12 October 2012 13:14:21

Helpful suggestions from Maykal. Does anyone suppose that I would be able to rent a private room from a family while I am there? I suppose I could just show up in town and look around, but maybe there is a way of getting information beforehand.

Bogdan1Member15 October 2012 08:16:25

Hi kalogrenant,

Usually in a local newspaper you will find some relevant ads.
You should try to find on google the local Hungarian language online newspapers for Sfantu Gheorghe(Sepsiszentgyörgy in Hungarian) or Targu Secuiesc (Kézdivásárhely).

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