The Pontifex Language School - What you can achieve

The number of hours needed to achieve one of the following levels is just a guideline and refers
only to time you spend in class. Individual progress varies. We will give you a clearer picture of the
time needed to achieve your goal after your oral interview.

Levels of achievement

survival30 hrs

You can get by in the most common everyday situations while on a short visit to Hungary. Right
from the beginning of the course you can make up very simple sentences of your own using some
basic structures and vocabulary.

functional120-150 hrs

You can cope with most everyday and some work related situations. You can speak fluently in
simple sentences using a range of grammar and vocabulary.

operational250-300 hrs

You command all the major structures of the language. You can talk fluently on subjects of interest
to you and are able to deal with common work demands.

extensive450 hrs+

You are at ease with the full range of structures of both spoken and written Hungarian. You have the
specialised vocabulary necessary to confidently meet the demands of your job and you can use the
language in an appropriate style in both formal and informal situations

Before deciding on your main course come and have a taster lesson with PLS!