HUNGARIAN HELICON SOCIETY

HUNGARIAN LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR ADULTS

WINTER 2017 SESSION

COURSE DETAILS:

We are offering the following four courses this session:

LEVEL 1B (foundation):

Description: / The Level 1 course is intended for those learners who have no prior knowledge of the Hungarian language.This course will be an introduction to the mechanism of Hungarian in terms of its phonetics (speech sounds), alphabet system, morphology (the forms and rules of how to build words), and basic syntax (how to put together words to form sentences).Besides laying the foundation, a great emphasis will be placed on the unique features of Hungariandue toits origin. Also, a consistent comparison will be made with English highlighting the striking differences and certain commonalities between the two languages.This course will teach 80-100 Hungarian words used in everyday communication.
Schedule: / Tuesdays 6:30 pm to 8:30pm–beginning on the17th of January 2017, runs for 12 weeks.
Course Fee: / $285.00 (including handouts and other course material fee)
There is no textbook required for this course.

Location: Room 114

LEVEL 2B (basic):

Description: / In this course the students start building simple sentences related to immediate personal needs. The learners start describing daily activities of personal relevance. All four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) are targeted as well as grammar and vocabulary expansion.
Schedule: / Tuesdays - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. – beginning on the17th of January 2017, runs for 8 weeks.
Course Fee: / $190.00 (including handouts and other course material fee)
There is no textbook required for this course.

Location: Room 114

LEVEL 3B (high beginner):

Description: / The Level 3 course is for students who can already form basic sentences in Hungarian regarding introducing themselves, expressing their feelings, likes-dislikes, requests, etc. in everyday contexts. Also, students can read short texts on familiar topics, e.g., family, occupation, food, spare time, and they can write well-rehearsed words and sentences on these topics. The course targets language learning based on learner-centered communicative approach. Although grammar teaching constitutes a vital part of the lessons, emphasis will also be placed on oral communication practicing everyday used expressions. This course will offer a variety of topics relevant to the learners' lives.
Schedule: / Saturdays - 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - beginning on the 14thof January 2017, runs for 12 weeks.
Course Fee: / $285.00 (including handouts and other course material fee)
There is no textbook required for this course.

Location: Room 114

LEVEL 4B (pre-intermediate):

Description: / This course places more emphasis on developing conversational skills and engaging the students in social interactions. The learners have a developing understanding of complex sentences and structures related to relevant, everyday topics. The learners can describe daily activities, personal experiences and express opinions, feelings and ideas in oral discourse.
Schedule: / Saturdays - 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – beginning on the 17th of January 2017, runs for 8 weeks.
Course Fee:
Location: / $190.00 (including handouts and other course material fee)
There is no textbook required for this course.
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LEVEL 5B (intermediate):

Description:
Schedule: / This course builds on the previous ones, enriching students’ vocabulary and understanding of the language. Learners can express daily activities, personal opinions, feelings and ideas in oral conversation.
Saturdays - 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - beginning on the 14thof January 2017, runs for 12 weeks.
Course Fee: / $285.00 (including handouts and other course material fee)
There is no textbook required for this course.

Location: Room 114