95 result(s) for marion merrick
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 25 - 31 August
- 25 Aug 2022 1:51 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Marion Merrick, Author, Teacher
- 3 Aug 2022 5:24 PM
Marion Merrick came to Hungary in 1982 when the country was still behind the “iron curtain”. She worked for one of the first private language schools that were then opening, and subsequently taught at Pázmány University, ELTE Teaching Training College, and finally at the British International School.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Post Office
- 12 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
‘Why don’t you write about the Post Office?’ asked a friend this week, knowing only too well my fraught relationship with that particular institution over the last thirty years. Were I writing this by hand, the tension and frustration evoked in those memories would be discernible in my manuscript.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Xpat Opinion: History Of Valentin's Day In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
St.Valentine’s Day has been celebrated in Britain for centuries. February 14th is associated with romantic love, and since the late 18th century cards have been sent – often anonymously - by those unable to express their love and admiration personally to the object of their desires.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 25 - 31 August
- 25 Aug 2022 1:51 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Marion Merrick, Author, Teacher
- 3 Aug 2022 5:24 PM
Marion Merrick came to Hungary in 1982 when the country was still behind the “iron curtain”. She worked for one of the first private language schools that were then opening, and subsequently taught at Pázmány University, ELTE Teaching Training College, and finally at the British International School.
Xpat Opinion: The Hungarian Post Office
- 12 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- shopping
‘Why don’t you write about the Post Office?’ asked a friend this week, knowing only too well my fraught relationship with that particular institution over the last thirty years. Were I writing this by hand, the tension and frustration evoked in those memories would be discernible in my manuscript.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Xpat Opinion: History Of Valentin's Day In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
St.Valentine’s Day has been celebrated in Britain for centuries. February 14th is associated with romantic love, and since the late 18th century cards have been sent – often anonymously - by those unable to express their love and admiration personally to the object of their desires.