Which Daily Dose of Hungarian Plan Is Right for You? START, CLASSIC, or ULTRA?
We often get questions like:
What’s the difference between the START and CLASSIC versions?
Which one should I choose?
In this post, we’ll walk you through the key similarities and differences to help you decide which version of our Daily Dose of Hungarian program fits you most.
What START and CLASSIC have in common
Whether you choose START or CLASSIC, your Daily Dose of Hungarian will follow the same structure. Every weekday, you’ll receive:
- a short dialogue with audio, transcript, word list, and a gap-filling exercise
- a language note related to the dialogue—highlighting useful grammar, vocabulary, expressions, sentence patterns, or cultural points
- a discussion question with one or more sample answers—you can share your own reply in the comments, or send a voice or video message via WhatsApp
- a list of related resources from our extensive resource library
Both versions are based on the same idea: learning Hungarian through real, everyday conversations in small, consistent steps.
What’s the Difference?
There are two key differences between START and CLASSIC:
1. The dialogues
In the CLASSIC program, we use 100% real Hungarian conversations. We write the dialogues exactly the way we would speak in those situations—natural, authentic, and full of everyday language.
In the START program, the dialogues are simplified. We still teach you useful everyday vocabulary and sentence patterns, but we carefully choose words and structures to make them easier to understand and use at an earlier stage.
2. The sample answers
In the CLASSIC program, we share our own personal answers to the daily question—to show you how a native speaker would respond. This gives you even more natural input and language samples.
In the START program, we provide 5–7 very short and simple answers. These help you solidify basic structures, and give you a range of options so you can choose the ones that best match your level and your thoughts.
So, Which One Is Right for You?
If you're at a lower level (not a complete beginner, though!) and want to focus on building simple, solid sentence patterns, START might be the perfect choice.
If you're already comfortable with the basics and want more natural, native-like input, CLASSIC will be your best fit.
And if you feel you’d benefit from both—for example, you enjoy reading and listening to more advanced material but aren’t yet confident about producing the language—then ULTRA is for you. You’ll receive both daily resources every weekday and get the best of both worlds.
You can find some samples from both here: https://www.patreon.com/collection/357005?view=expanded
Whichever version you choose, remember: you’re never locked in. You can switch between START, CLASSIC, and ULTRA anytime. 😊