Art in English

09/02/2026

Art in English Film Club - Spring 2026

In the spring season, we will explore how twentieth-century Hungarian history has shaped the lives, memories, and identities of Hungarians through a selection of highly acclaimed, internationally produced films.

István Szabó’s Sunshine (1999) opens the programme in March with an epic portrayal of Hungarian–Jewish history, using the story of a single family to examine assimilation, identity, and the moral costs of survival throughout the twentieth century.

Ildikó Enyedi’s The Story of My Wife (2021), based on the novel of the same title by Milán Füst, turns inward, offering a distinctly Hungarian blend of irony, tenderness, and philosophical curiosity as it explores love, obsession, and the unknowability of others within a restless marriage.

The season concludes in May with The Brutalist (2024). Although directed by the American filmmaker Brady Corbet, the film resonates strongly with Central European and Hungarian experience: its immigrant narrative, architectural modernism, and historical trauma echo themes long present in Hungarian cinema.

Together, these three films trace a rich arc of Hungarian talent and sensibility across generations and borders, asking a central question: what does it mean to be Hungarian in the world?

I hope to see you at our online sessions.

02/01/2026

🤞 "Idén elkezdem / abbahagyom/ megtalálom / megtartom..."
Így hangzik néhány jellegzetes újévi fogadalom kezdete.
Arra az esetre ha angolul is szívesen beszénél az elhatározásaidról, nézd meg a legújabb blogbejegyzésemet, amelyben 15 hasznos kifejezést találsz B1/B2 szinten a témában:

Ebben a bejegyzésben 15 hasznos angol kifejezéssel ismerkedünk meg az újévi fogadalmak témakörében. Egy új szokást, életmódváltoztatást természetesen nemcsak az év elején lehet elkezdeni, bármelyik nap kiválóan alkalmas erre. A lényeg az elhatározás, a kitartás, a rendszeres ...

01/01/2026

❓ Do you usually make New Year's resolutions?

08/12/2025

Tanulj angolul kényelmesen, otthonról 2026-ban is!

Januárban újabb általános angol nyelvi kurzusokat indítok.
Várok minden érdeklődőt nagy szeretettel!
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25/11/2025

WINTER FILM CLUB

As nature slows down in winter, our own lives grow quieter, and our attention turns from the outside world toward our inner landscapes. In this spirit, our winter film club will explore three works of contemplative, slow-burn storytelling—films that privilege mood and character over plot.

First Cow (2019), The Power of the Dog (2021), and Nomadland (2020) are modern Westerns by female directors (Kelly Reichardt, Jane Campion, and Chloé Zhao) who employ naturalistic filmmaking: unhurried pacing, grounded performances, and immersive landscapes that anchor viewers in the everyday struggles of their protagonists. Each film highlights the tension between companionship and isolation, revealing unlikely bonds that take shape in harsh or uncertain environments.

Though they differ in setting and narrative focus, the three films share a minimalist aesthetic and a nuanced concern with dignity, resilience, survival, moral choice, and the search for belonging at the margins of American society.

30/09/2025

LEARN ENGLISH WITH A STORY:
George Bernard Shaw and the Tea Invitation ☕🍪

"George Bernard Shaw once received a printed invitation from a lady he didn’t particularly like. The card read:
'Lady X. Y. will be at home for tea on Thursday between five and six o’clock.'
Shaw simply sent it back with this handwritten note:
'George Bernard Shaw likewise.'"

🤭 Why is this story funny?
Because instead of politely refusing the invitation, Shaw turned the wording around: when the lady wrote she would be at home for tea, Shaw commented that he would be at home too. (It’s a clever, yet a little cheeky way of declining. 🥸)

☝ENGLISH TIP:
Notice the use of the word likewise, which means “in the same way” or “me too.” For example:
„I enjoyed the concert. → I enjoyed it likewise.”
„Nice to meet you! → Likewise!”

It’s your turn, now.
Can you think of a short dialogue using the word “likewise”? Comment below 👇

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29/09/2025

16/09/2025

🖤 Robert Redford has died at the age of 89.
He was a storyteller, a visionary, and a gentle spirit who touched people's hearts on and off the silver screen.
His legacy is one of true art, deep empathy, and love for nature.
Rest in peace. 🥀

13/09/2025

🗓 Szeptemberben indulnak a hétfő és csütörtök esti online angol csoportok, ahol kényelmesen, otthonról tudsz tanulni.
🇬🇧 Az A2 és B2 szintű csoportokban még vannak szabad helyek.
Ha bizonytalan vagy, hogy milyen szinten állsz jelenleg, keress bátran!
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10/09/2025

📖 ONE WORD FOR WEDNESDAY 📖

🌞 "To bask (in something)" = "to enjoy sitting or lying in the heat or light of something, especially the sun" (Oxford Dict.)

🇹🇯 sütkérezni (valamiben)

Examples:
☑️We sat basking in the warm sunshine.
☑️A cat was basking on the windowsill.

💁‍♀️ Do you enjoy basking in the sun in September?

08/09/2025

"SAID" IS DEAD 🥱

As a teacher of English, I have noticed that speakers tend to overuse the verb ’say’ when talking about speech.

However, using a range of reporting verbs instead of just ’say’ not only makes your communication richer but also clearer and more precise because your choice of verbs:

1️⃣ adds emotion and tone:
😶“She said she was tired” is neutral.
😡“She grumbled she was tired” shows annoyance.
🤫“She whispered she was tired” shows softness or secrecy.

2️⃣ shows the speaker’s intention:
😶“He said he wanted help” doesn’t tell how he spoke.
😧“He begged for help” shows desperation.
🫨 “He demanded help” shows forcefulness.

3️⃣ gives the listener/reader more information revealing how characters feel, how they interact, or the situation they are in without needing long explanations.

☝️Remember that reporting verbs are like colours on a palette, using more than just “say” paints a clearer, more vivid picture. 🎨

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03/09/2025

🛑STOP SAYING 'I don't know"
Learn smarter ways to express uncertainty.

Saying "I don’t know" in every situation may sound repetitive 🥱 or even careless. Effective communication involves adapting your words to the context. 🤓

✨Watch the video for alternatives for "I don't know".

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