Hungary Uncovered – From Budapest’s Bridges to Chimney Cake!
Release Date: 04/24/2025
Hungary Uncovered – From Budapest’s Bridges to Chimney Cake!
English Matura
🇭🇺 English Matura with JB: Hungary Uncovered – From Budapest’s Bridges to Chimney Cake! 🎙️ : "Hungary is not just a place—it’s a living story where every goulash spoonful, Busó mask, and thermal bath steams with centuries of tradition." Pack your virtual bags! In this immersive episode of English Matura with JB, we’re teleporting you to Hungary—a land where: - 19 counties hide wildly different landscapes (from the Great Plains to the Transdanubian Hills) - Pálinka isn’t just a drink—it’s a family heirloom in liquid form -...
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Hungary Uncovered – From Budapest’s Bridges to Chimney Cake!
English Matura
🇭🇺 English Matura with JB: Hungary Uncovered – From Budapest’s Bridges to Chimney Cake! 🎙️ : "Hungary is not just a place—it’s a living story where every goulash spoonful, Busó mask, and thermal bath steams with centuries of tradition." Pack your virtual bags! In this immersive episode of English Matura with JB, we’re teleporting you to Hungary—a land where: - 19 counties hide wildly different landscapes (from the Great Plains to the Transdanubian Hills) - Pálinka isn’t just a drink—it’s a family heirloom in liquid form -...
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The Boston Marathon - More Than Just a Race!
English Matura
🏃♀️ "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." Lace up your running shoes and tune in to this exciting episode of English Matura with JB as we sprint through the fascinating world of marathons! Host Jane and sports historian Dr. Mark Thompson take you on an exhilarating journey through: 📚 What You'll Learn: ✅ The legendary origins of marathons (Did you know the first runner died after delivering his message?) ✅ Boston Marathon's rich history - From its 1897 debut to today's global phenomenon...
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The Boston Marathon - More Than Just a Race!
English Matura
🏃♀️ "The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." Lace up your running shoes and tune in to this exciting episode of English Matura with JB as we sprint through the fascinating world of marathons! Host Jane and sports historian Dr. Mark Thompson take you on an exhilarating journey through: 📚 What You'll Learn: ✅ The legendary origins of marathons (Did you know the first runner died after delivering his message?) ✅ Boston Marathon's rich history - From its 1897 debut to today's global phenomenon...
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Earth Day Uncovered - From History to Action!
English Matura
🎙️ Episode Description: "The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share." Get ready to ace your English exam while saving the planet! In this special Earth Day episode, host Jane and environmental expert Mr. Green take you on a fascinating journey through: 📚 What You'll Learn: ✅ The surprising history of Earth Day (Did you know the first one mobilized 20 million Americans?) ✅ Key environmental vocabulary for your Matura exam (sustainability, carbon footprint, greenwashing + more!)...
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Earth Day Uncovered - From History to Action!
English Matura
🎙️ Episode Description: "The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all of us share." Get ready to ace your English exam while saving the planet! In this special Earth Day episode, host Jane and environmental expert Mr. Green take you on a fascinating journey through: 📚 What You'll Learn: ✅ The surprising history of Earth Day (Did you know the first one mobilized 20 million Americans?) ✅ Key environmental vocabulary for your Matura exam (sustainability, carbon footprint, greenwashing + more!)...
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Environmental issues
English Matura
📚 Episode Description: "The Earth does not belong to us. We belong to the Earth." Get ready to ace your school-leaving exam while learning how to protect our planet! This power-packed episode gives you everything you need to discuss environmental issues like a pro - perfect for both your exam and real-life conversations. 🔍 What You'll Learn: ✅ Exam-ready vocabulary: Climate change, biodiversity, sustainability & more ✅ How to structure winning arguments about environmental protection ✅ Shocking facts: Did you know urban air pollution causes 7 million deaths...
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Environmental issues
English Matura
📚 Episode Description: "The Earth does not belong to us. We belong to the Earth." Get ready to ace your school-leaving exam while learning how to protect our planet! This power-packed episode gives you everything you need to discuss environmental issues like a pro - perfect for both your exam and real-life conversations. 🔍 What You'll Learn: ✅ Exam-ready vocabulary: Climate change, biodiversity, sustainability & more ✅ How to structure winning arguments about environmental protection ✅ Shocking facts: Did you know urban air pollution causes 7 million deaths...
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Easter traditions in Hungary
English Matura
Join host Jane and cultural expert Zoltan in this captivating episode of the Matura Matters podcast (it a sub-division of the English Matura with JB podcast), as they delve into the rich and vibrant Easter traditions of Hungary, known as Húsvét. Uncover the fascinating method of determining the date of Easter by a lunar calendar and explore the meaning behind Húsvét, which signifies the end of fasting and the joyous celebration of meat consumption. Embark on a journey through the key religious events leading up to Easter Sunday, including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday....
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Easter traditions in Hungary
English Matura
Join host Jane and cultural expert Zoltan in this captivating episode of the Matura Matters podcast (it a sub-division of the English Matura with JB podcast), as they delve into the rich and vibrant Easter traditions of Hungary, known as Húsvét. Uncover the fascinating method of determining the date of Easter by a lunar calendar and explore the meaning behind Húsvét, which signifies the end of fasting and the joyous celebration of meat consumption. Embark on a journey through the key religious events leading up to Easter Sunday, including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday....
info_outline🇭🇺 English Matura with JB: Hungary Uncovered – From Budapest’s Bridges to Chimney Cake!
🎙️ : "Hungary is not just a place—it’s a living story where every goulash spoonful, Busó mask, and thermal bath steams with centuries of tradition."
Pack your virtual bags! In this immersive episode of English Matura with JB, we’re teleporting you to Hungary—a land where:
- 19 counties hide wildly different landscapes (from the Great Plains to the Transdanubian Hills)
- Pálinka isn’t just a drink—it’s a family heirloom in liquid form
- Easter Monday involves perfume battles (yes, really!)
🏰 Budapest’s Must-See Marvels:
- Matthias Church: A 700-year-old Gothic time capsule
- Heroes’ Square: Where statues whisper Hungary’s turbulent history
- The Parliament Building: A neo-Gothic masterpiece that took 20 years to build
- Elizabeth Bridge: Europe’s first cable bridge, dancing between old and new
🎭 Traditions That’ll Make You Go "Tessék?":
- Busójárás: Scare winter away in demonic masks (and maybe grab some chimney cake after)
- Wedding Chaos: Pay to dance with the bride—it’s for her future riches!
- Namedays: Because one birthday a year just isn’t enough
🍽️ Foodie Alert:
- Goulash (but also lángos, stuffed cabbage, and chocolate-covered szaloncukor at Christmas) 💡
- Why Hungarians toss lentil seeds on New Year’s (hint: it involves luck and pork)
🎧 Perfect For Students Who:
- Need top marks on culture/tourism exam questions
- Want to sound worldly in speaking tests
- Secretly dream of studying abroad (maybe at Budapest’s thermal baths?)