Country - Hungary

Hungary

 

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Hungary is a country in Central Europe. The capital of Hungary is Budapest and about 10 million people live in Hungary. Hungary is a landlocked country that shares a border with 7 countries. These countries are Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia and Austria. Hungary is a popular tourist destination, more than 10 million tourists visit every year.

 

The Hungarian flag


Hungary has many spa towns and hot springs. There are also some magnificent lakes in Hungary. One of the most popular lakes is called Lake Hévíz. This lake is a thermal lake, which means in the summer the average temperature is around 32ºC. Local people and tourists like to bathe in this lake because this is believed to improve your health and well-being. The delicious European dish goulash originated in Hungary. Goulash is a type of soup or stew with meat, vegetable, potatoes, seasoned with some spices. It is the national dish of Hungary and a symbol of the country.

The Chain Bridge over the River Danube

 

Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is a very beautiful city. Budapest has many amazing tourist attractions and some stunning architecture. Budapest's nickname is the Paris of the East. The River Danube runs through Budapest and there are many beautiful bridges over this river. The Chain Bridge was completed in 1849 and is the oldest bridge in Budapest. The famous Royal Palace sits on top of Castle Hill in Buda, and can be seen from all over Budapest.

 

Vocabulary

landlocked () - to be surrounded completely by land

spa () - a mineral spring

hot springs () - a natural spring that has very hot water - usually heated by molten rock

thermal () - something concerned with heat or temperature

well-being () - to be in a good or healthy condition - happy and healthy

stew () - something cooked by simmering or slow boiling

seasoned () - (with something) - to improve the flavour of something by adding herbs or spices

stunning () - of extreme beauty or excellence

architecture () - the design and styling of buildings

nickname () - a familiar form of a proper or official name

Talk About

  1. Would you like to live in a landlocked country?
  2. What would you like to see in Hungary?
  3. Have you ever visited a hot spring or spa?&
  4. Have you ever eaten stew?
  5. Would you like to see the architecture in Budapest?

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Comment by English Teacher Jamie on November 13, 2012 at 18:29

Thank you Phalkun Mey.

I do know Cambodia. I have never been but I hope to visit in the future. I love the sea. I would like to live somewhere natural near a beach, although I would like to be able to visit cultural attractions too.

I will someday go there but not to live... Maybe my country does not have that kind of food.

Your answers are not strange or rude, you write very well. I am very happy that you have joined us on Funky English and commented on our activities. I hope to see more writing from you in the future. :)

Comment by Phalkun Mey on November 13, 2012 at 2:07
My answer:
1. I will someday go there but not living there. I love my place of birth in here in Cambodia. Do you know my country? If so, I want to ask you that where would you go to live near the sea or cultural resort?
2. Nature, I'd like living with nature.
3. I've never ever visited a hot spring or spa.
4. Maybe in my country has not that kind of food. Because I don't know it exactly.
5. That's also interesting. Sometimes when I have free time besides schooling or working, I would go sight seeing the nature and some resorts with my family as well as with my friends.
These answers are strange, aren't they?
Please tell me if I wrote something rude or wrong.
Best regards,
Phalkun

Teacher
Comment by English Teacher Jamie on November 4, 2012 at 19:50

Thank you for your explanation Karacsonyi. This sounds like an interesting celebration.

The Europeans are very good at learning languages, except for the British!

Stew is food that is a combination of liquid and solid foods. Typically it would be meat and vegetables served in a soup or gravy. Stews are often cooked at a low temperature for a long period of time.

Comment by Karácsonyi Vilmos on November 2, 2012 at 16:08

We hungarish peolpe celebrating that day our big King Stefan the first. He was founder of organized and strong country on this place in Carpathian basin. In all places in Hungary and all around were lives hungarish minorities that day is holiday. Also this is holiday of catholic church because he is among saints of that religion.

Comment by coco on November 2, 2012 at 13:25

Thank you Teacher.  I didn't know this country.


Teacher
Comment by English Teacher Jamie on November 2, 2012 at 8:51

Why do they have fireworks in August? Is it a special celebration?

Budapest is a great city to visit.

Comment by Karácsonyi Vilmos on November 1, 2012 at 19:41
Comment by Karácsonyi Vilmos on November 1, 2012 at 19:34

I have been great time in Budapest, especially it is great from 15.august to 20.avgust to be in Hungary. The are many many nice things to see there and 20.avgust there is always a fireworks at evening.

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