143 result(s) for language skills in Articles
Xpat Opinion: New Hungarian “Language Strategies”
- 28 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
It’s time to talk again about one of my hobby horses, foreign language teaching in Hungary. Faithful readers of this blog will undoubtedly recall how often we talked about the shortcomings of the system. Everybody has horror stories about learning a foreign language in Hungary. Although there are some schools that excel in teaching foreign languages, most students leave grade 12 without a working ...
Solutions For English Native Speaking Children At Budapest Schools
- 25 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- specials
The Williamsons had the great idea to give their two primary aged boys an extra language and so decided to send them to the French school. But the plan seemed to go off the rails when they realised that their children were not going to be able to continue their English language at the level they expected. Paul, father of the boys, said that “ we asked around other parents as to how they handled ...
Why Are So Many Hungarians Working In London?
- 17 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
For long the number one destination for Hungarian emigrants, London is said to be Hungary’s fifth biggest city. But does success come easier in the UK? Will those who didn’t find prosperity in Hungary ever return to the home country? Hungarian places, faces, and stories from the British capital – from first-hand accounts.
Challenging Disability & Ethnicity Discrimination In Education Across C.E. Europe
- 26 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"Today, the New York Times published a letter by Dezideriu Gergely (Executive Director of the European Roma Rights Centre) and myself. It concerns the discrimination in education faced by Roma children and children with disabilities in central and eastern Europe." By Oliver Lewis, Executive Director, Mental Disability Advocacy Center, Budapest. Oliver tweets @olewis75. This article was first ...
Accounting Services From Colling Accounting In Budapest
- 10 Jul 2013 6:00 AM
- specials
Colling Ltd has been providing full service of accounting, payroll, tax advisory and cafeteria services since 1992 to Hungarian and international partners as well. Within the framework of our accounting services, Colling can perform the followings:
Invitation: 'International Meeting Point', 24 April
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
If you're an expat who just arrived in town, and you would like an easy way to socialise with fellow foreigners and locals alike; or if you're Hungarian and would like to practice English, French, or many other languages in a cheerful atmosphere, then this 'International Meeting Point' may be for you.
Invitation: XVII. Budapest Psychology Days, 12 -14 April
- 13 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
This year we are going to think about our dreams. We grow up and change; but some things are ageless, set us together through times and spaces. Today we fantasize the same way as we did, when we were children. About our purposes, that we see in front of us floating, about our wishes, that only we know right.
Adding Value, Boosting Confidence - AmCham Hungary Voice Magazin
- 11 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
AmCham’s new president, William Benkő, was elected unopposed at the chamber’s annual assembly on December 6, but says that wont alter the way he approaches his latest role. “Would I have liked to have won in an open election contest? Yes; but it is what it is, I can’t worry about that, and it won’t change my plans or ideas: there are things that we need to do in this country, and my focus is on ...
Venue Change: English Stand-Up Comedy In Budapest, 26 February
- 26 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Danube Events is proud to present Budapest’s only regular English-language stand-up comedy night. This month, we are delighted to present the return of one of the most popular stand-up comedians ever to appear on the Baby Blue Banana stage.
Xpat Opinion: New Hungarian “Language Strategies”
- 28 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
It’s time to talk again about one of my hobby horses, foreign language teaching in Hungary. Faithful readers of this blog will undoubtedly recall how often we talked about the shortcomings of the system. Everybody has horror stories about learning a foreign language in Hungary. Although there are some schools that excel in teaching foreign languages, most students leave grade 12 without a working ...
Solutions For English Native Speaking Children At Budapest Schools
- 25 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- specials
The Williamsons had the great idea to give their two primary aged boys an extra language and so decided to send them to the French school. But the plan seemed to go off the rails when they realised that their children were not going to be able to continue their English language at the level they expected. Paul, father of the boys, said that “ we asked around other parents as to how they handled ...
Why Are So Many Hungarians Working In London?
- 17 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
For long the number one destination for Hungarian emigrants, London is said to be Hungary’s fifth biggest city. But does success come easier in the UK? Will those who didn’t find prosperity in Hungary ever return to the home country? Hungarian places, faces, and stories from the British capital – from first-hand accounts.
Challenging Disability & Ethnicity Discrimination In Education Across C.E. Europe
- 26 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"Today, the New York Times published a letter by Dezideriu Gergely (Executive Director of the European Roma Rights Centre) and myself. It concerns the discrimination in education faced by Roma children and children with disabilities in central and eastern Europe." By Oliver Lewis, Executive Director, Mental Disability Advocacy Center, Budapest. Oliver tweets @olewis75. This article was first ...
Accounting Services From Colling Accounting In Budapest
- 10 Jul 2013 6:00 AM
- specials
Colling Ltd has been providing full service of accounting, payroll, tax advisory and cafeteria services since 1992 to Hungarian and international partners as well. Within the framework of our accounting services, Colling can perform the followings:
Invitation: 'International Meeting Point', 24 April
- 22 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
If you're an expat who just arrived in town, and you would like an easy way to socialise with fellow foreigners and locals alike; or if you're Hungarian and would like to practice English, French, or many other languages in a cheerful atmosphere, then this 'International Meeting Point' may be for you.
Invitation: XVII. Budapest Psychology Days, 12 -14 April
- 13 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
This year we are going to think about our dreams. We grow up and change; but some things are ageless, set us together through times and spaces. Today we fantasize the same way as we did, when we were children. About our purposes, that we see in front of us floating, about our wishes, that only we know right.
Adding Value, Boosting Confidence - AmCham Hungary Voice Magazin
- 11 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
AmCham’s new president, William Benkő, was elected unopposed at the chamber’s annual assembly on December 6, but says that wont alter the way he approaches his latest role. “Would I have liked to have won in an open election contest? Yes; but it is what it is, I can’t worry about that, and it won’t change my plans or ideas: there are things that we need to do in this country, and my focus is on ...
Venue Change: English Stand-Up Comedy In Budapest, 26 February
- 26 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Danube Events is proud to present Budapest’s only regular English-language stand-up comedy night. This month, we are delighted to present the return of one of the most popular stand-up comedians ever to appear on the Baby Blue Banana stage.