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Hungarian for the naturalization interview, simplified.

A podcast built by someone who passed the exam and a native speaker who has guided many others through it β€” designed to fit into your commute.

Weekly
Weekly Episodes
100%
Interview-focused
On-the-go
Audio-first format
Free & Premium
Tiers available
Your hosts
πŸ“š
Teo β€” The Native Speaker
Language educator Β· coached many exam successes
πŸŽ“
Jimmy β€” The Naturalized Hungarian
Successfully passed the simplified naturalization interview

Together, they cover both sides of the desk β€” the teacher and the learner.

Designed around how the interview actually works

The simplified Hungarian naturalization interview has a specific format. We built this podcast around exactly that β€” not textbook Hungarian, not tourist phrases, but the real language patterns that come up.

  • Audio-first β€” every lesson works on its own, no screen required
  • Native speaker corrections built into every lesson
  • Based on real consulate role-play scenarios
  • Structured for people starting from little or no Hungarian
  • New content every week, consistently

Start free. Go deeper with Paprika.

Both tiers are available on Patreon β€” your audio and materials are all in one place.

Free Tier
Free forever

Language lessons that build your Hungarian vocabulary and phrase patterns β€” one bite-size concept at a time.

  • βœ“ New lesson every 2 weeks
  • βœ“ Core vocabulary & phrases (e.g. "I have", "My name is")
  • βœ“ Native speaker pronunciation
  • βœ“ Available on all major podcast apps
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Sample episodes

Here's the kind of content we produce β€” practical, interview-focused, and always audio-first.

Free
How to say "I have" in Hungarian

Van nekem vs. nekem van β€” understanding possession in Hungarian and when each form comes up in the interview.

πŸŽ™ ~12 min Β· Language lesson
Free
Introducing yourself: the basics

The phrases that open every interview β€” name, origin, family. Master them until they're automatic.

πŸŽ™ ~10 min Β· Language lesson
🌢 Paprika
Full consulate role-play β€” family history

A complete simulated interview focused on family and ancestry questions, with phrase-by-phrase breakdown after each exchange.

πŸŽ™ ~35 min Β· Role-play + breakdown
🌢 Paprika
Listening drill β€” understanding the officer

Practice recognizing fast native speech and responding correctly under pressure. Transcript and analysis included.

πŸŽ™ ~28 min Β· Listening practice

Frequently asked

No prior Hungarian is required for the free tier. Our lessons are built to take you from zero β€” covering core vocabulary and phrases that are directly relevant to the interview format. The Paprika role-play episodes assume you've been following along, but even beginners can follow with the transcript.
You sign up on Patreon, choose the Paprika Tier, and your payment is handled there. All premium episodes and downloadable materials are delivered directly in Patreon β€” you'll have a private feed you can add to any podcast app. It's one subscription, one place for everything.
The free episodes are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get podcasts. Just search "Simplified Hungarian" β€” no account needed.
One free language lesson every week. Paprika members also get one role-play/listening practice episode every week β€” on the alternating weeks. So Paprika members effectively have new content multiple times a week.
Yes, this podcast is specifically focused on helping people prepare for the simplified Hungarian naturalization (egyszerΕ±sΓ­tett honosΓ­tΓ‘s) interview. If you're studying for the general language exam or just want to learn Hungarian broadly, this podcast is very targeted and may not cover what you need.