Welcome to the Bethlen Gábor Hungarian Language School
Providing professional Hungarian language education to children and adults of
Hungarian descent living in Calgary and area.
Of course, the school welcomes those who are not of Hungarian origin and want to learn Hungarian.
Donations help keep the prices low for everyone.
Here is what some students are saying:
Kevin
Why I have decided to improve my language skills in Hungarian is a combination of a few different reasons. Firstly, I am very active in the Hungarian community and have many friends within the community. My best friends are Hungarian, my worst enemies are also Hungarian. The Hungarian community has many different factions and I am associated in those micro communities in a variety of ways.
Sanyi
I was made aware of the Bethlen Historical Society at the Calvin Hungarian Presbyterian Church while searching the internet for Hungarian language classes. I enrolled (at a very affordable cost) and have been attending since September 2019. The instructor is Eva Bezdek; she is very knowledgeable about the history of Hungary and very passionate about the culture and the language, which makes the class extremely interesting and enjoyable.
Viola
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible experience I had while learning Hungarian at your Language School. Your passion for the language, literature, history, and culture has truly made a lasting impact on my journey. Your teaching style was very engaging. I especially liked how …
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible experience I had while learning Hungarian at your Language School. Your passion for the language, literature, history, and culture has truly made a lasting impact on my journey. Your teaching style was very engaging. I especially liked how you were introducing the language to me through history, like the Hungarian’s arrival in the Carpathian basin or the Millennial celebrations as well as the way you seamlessly integrated grammar lessons with rich discussions about Hungarian literature and poetry where the poems brought the language to life.
I particularly appreciated how you encouraged us to explore the cultural nuances that shape the Hungarian language, making each lesson not just an academic exercise but a window into a vibrant and storied heritage. Your dedication to me was evident in every class, where you created an environment where my curiosity was welcomed, and my questions were encouraged. This approach not only deepened my understanding of the language but also ignited a genuine love for the Hungarian culture that I will carry with me for years to come. I am grateful for the knowledge and skills I have gained under your guidance.
I wholeheartedly recommend your classes to anyone interested in learning Hungarian regardless of what level of knowledge they have. Your expertise and enthusiasm make you an exceptional teacher, and I am confident that others will benefit as much as I have. Thank you once again for all the weekend hours you spent with me, and I am really looking forward to next year.
Ezúton szeretném kifejezni szívből jövő hálámat azért a gyönyörű és elképesztő élményért, amit Bezdek Éva tanárnő nyelviskolájában a magyar nyelv tanulása során szereztem. A magyar nyelv, irodalom, történelem és kultúra iránti szenvedélye valóban tartós hatással volt rám. Tanítási stílusa lebilincselő, különösen tetszett, ahogyan a nyelvi tanulást a történelem révén vezette be nekem, például a magyarok Kárpát-medencébe érkezésével vagy a Millenniumi ünnepségekkel.
Az is lenyűgözött, ahogyan a nyelvtani leckéket összekötötte a magyar irodalom és költészet témáival, ahol a versek életre keltették a nyelvet. Minden egyes óra nem csupán egy tanítási óra volt, hanem egy ablak egy történelmi örökségbe. Bezdek tanárnő hozzám való elkötelezettsége minden óra alatt nyilvánvaló volt, ahol olyan környezetet teremtett, ahol a kíváncsiságom üdvözölte, és kérdéseim bátorította. Ez a megközelítés nemcsak a nyelvi megértésemet mélyítette, hanem igazi szeretetet is ébresztett bennem a magyar kultúra iránt.
Teljes szívemből ajánlom ezeket az órákat mindenkinek, aki érdeklődik a magyar nyelv tanulása iránt, függetlenül attól, hogy milyen szinten áll. Biztos vagyok benne, hogy mások is annyira fogják értékelni ezeket az órákat, mint én. Még egyszer köszönöm az összes hétvégi órát, amit velem töltött és már nagyon várom a következő tanévet.
