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If you’ve been aching to learn Hungarian but have found it difficult to get the full experience due to your location, the price tag of lessons, or your available time, then you have come upon the right place. If you have the drive and desire to learn Hungarian, you have tons of free resources available to you, whether you know it or not. Take a look at some of these ideas and figure out which option is right for you, or make use of all of these resources for a well-rounded learning experience!

Language Exchange Partner
If you’re unfamiliar with the concept, the idea is that everyone has something to teach one another, so instead of paying for lessons, teach them yourself and get them in return! Speak English? Connect with a partner who has the ability to teach you Hungarian in exchange for English lessons. This is a great option as your partner can guide you through the steps of learning, open you up to valuable learning resources, give you cultural insight, and be a great conversation practice partner. Of course, LRNGO offers a free platform for you to connect with an exchange partner near you or anywhere in the world via video chat.

YouTube
If you like to learn visually and enjoy a lecture-type format when learning, try checking out some Hungarian learning YouTube videos! HungarianPod101 offers a ton of great videos that give you the info you’re looking for in quick, fun segments—some even as short as three minutes! This is perfect for you to get an introduction on the language and culture basics. You can also check out the Hungarian Project, which offers videos for beginners that focus on making the basics easy, from compound words to conjugations. The channel also includes opinion videos on some Hungarian issues, giving you exposure to the modern day concerns of the country.

Podcasts
Because you can listen to them anywhere while doing almost anything, podcasts are a great way to get your ear to practice understanding Hungarian. Let’s Learn Hungarian offers a few great situational podcasts, but is unfortunately no longer updated. HungarianPod101 also offers some free podcasts on the ITunes store, as well as a downloadable version of their YouTube videos previously mentioned. You can also check out some Hungarian radio stations if you’re at a higher learning level.

Other Sites
Some sites seem to have it all, like Hungarian 101, which offers you links to Hungarian news, radio, and TV for practice, as well as a basic Hungarian course, pronunciation help, and vocabulary lists, making this a one stop shop for all of your free Hungarian learning needs.

Also be sure to check out Benny the Irish Polyglot’s advice for language learners aiming to speak Hungarian that is a worthwhile read as you get started on your journey!


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Tutoring and teaching languages can be a great way to not only impart your knowledge to those that need it, but also make a bit of extra cash while you’re at it. Although the language isn’t as widely spoken or used as some others, it’s a job that only someone who speaks Greek can fill. If you are looking for a way to share your knowledge of the Greek language with others as a tutor, then you’ve come to the right place.

One of the most popular platforms for teaching new languages is the Internet. You can connect with students from all over the world using the web so that your tutoring options aren’t limited to where you live. There is always a high demand for online language lessons in various languages as the world becomes a smaller place and the need to communicate freely and easily with people of other language backgrounds becomes increasingly important.

Of course, LRNGO offers a platform for tutors in a variety of subjects to post their information and qualifications so that interested learners have easy access to contact. The site can be a great way to get lots of interested traffic, as it is designed specifically for learners.

If online Greek tutoring jobs are not for you, and you prefer to teach in real life, Greek tutoring jobs can be found at such places as tutoring or job search websites where people go to be connected with tutors such as Tutor Hunt or Simply Hired. These sites can connect you with people who have posted about their desire for Greek lessons. You can also post ads of your own about looking for Greek tutoring jobs, and people can contact you with their interests.

Another great way to find Greek tutoring jobs is to go directly to local schools and offer your services. Schools are eager to connect their students with more opportunities to learn, and eager parents may find that your Greek lessons answer their child’s needs in some way. There are also the possibilities found in going to a tutoring agency and posting or reading ads in the local newspaper.

All you have to be is confident in your ability and qualifications and be eager to sharing your knowledge with others. Focus on creating a strong resume, be charming and friendly, and keep searching until the right job comes your way.


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When looking for an appropriate German to English online translator, you will have to decide how accurate and meaningful you need your translation to be. For most day-to-day uses, a free translation service will be an acceptable option. In more important situations such as interviews, large business projects, or academic and political writing, you may want to pay for a professional translation service. It is usually best to try a few different services to see if any discrepancies arise, and make sure to do your research before committing on a service. Thankfully, there are plenty to choose from.

A good place to start looking for the right German to English online translator is with through major search engines. Both Bing and Google have good quality, free translation services. Babelfish, another online translator, allows you to translate either 150 words at a time or an entire web page, making it easy for you to have access to German sites relevant to you.

Another great site to use is Translation2. The German to English online translator on this site is interesting because it lets you choose between different translation services while remaining on the same page. You can compare the PROMT, Babylon, Google, and Microsoft translators easily, helping you choose the translation that you understand to be most accurate. The site also contains a text-to-speech feature that will let you listen to your translation so that you not only know how to spell what you’d like to say, but also have the ability to speak it. There is also an online German-English dictionary, and you can download the entire translation service to your computer to use offline.

FreeTranslation is a translation site that also comes complete with tons of helpful tools and services. It will let you translate many document, email, and chat file formats. They also have an iPhone application to let you translate easily from anywhere you go. This site offers corporate and industry-grade translation services for sectors such as aerospace engineering, electronics and technology, the life sciences, IT and software, and tourism.

For major business projects and extremely complicated text you may want to consider Click2Translate. This German to English online translator delivers the highest quality translations. You will need to submit your project details and get a quote before you will know the cost, but you can be sure that they will meet your needs. They will translate any document type, and are proficient in marketing, technical information, manuals, websites, software, and employee handbooks.

Whatever your translation needs, the web offers seemingly countless opportunities for you to find the right kind of German to English translator for you, so that you will be sure to have the type of translation that best meets your needs.


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