Our Voluntary Teachers:
Evelina Arnóczki
I graduated as an English teacher from the University of Miskolc then carried on with my studies at the Eötvös University in Budapest. I was an enthusiastic actor of the uni's drama groups. However, it wasn't until I started my studies in Budapest that I heard about drama teaching. It fascinated me so much that I took on modules to learn more about it. A few years had to pass though, before I realized this path should be further investigated. I take great pleasure in leading the drama workshops at the LMI+. It is hugely satisfying to feel the space filled with energy, creativity and humour.
Katalin Benda
My name is Katalin Benda. I am a secondary school teacher from Hungary.
I graduated from the University of Szeged as a History and Pedagogy teacher. During my studies I won a scholarship to Italy, Cagliari (University of Cagliari).
I used to work as a volunteer teacher in Fulham and in September 2011 I joined the LMI+. I teach the "Világjárók" (Globetrotters) class.
My aim is to pass on as much as possible about Hungarian history, culture and language.
Lili Clark Czimbercsik
I rejoined the Group in January 2012.
I have been teaching in London for numerous years now, in the LMI+ I teach Hungarian grammar, literature and use of language to bi/multilingual pupils with age-related teaching methods in a playful, friendly way.
Tímea Esser
Teacher of the "Tokaji Aszú" Adult Beginner class in Islington from September 2011.
More information to come soon.
Timea Gallen
I graduated from the Berzsenyi Dániel Teachers Training College in Szombathely, as a primary school teacher and teacher of Hungarian language and literature in 2007. I spent my internship in primary schools in Szombathely and Gyenesdiás, teaching Hungarian language and literature, maths, music, art and gymnastic.
I've been teaching the "Felfedezők" ("Explorers") class in Morden since September 2011, where I help children explore their Hungarian heritage of literature, history, geography and grammar with lots of fun.
Brigitta Győri
Teacher of our Vuk and MaMI groups in Islington since 2003.
Primary school teacher with training in Special Educational Needs, including Dyslexia, also a faith teacher of the Reformed church.
Brigitta is on maternity leave from January 2012.
Tímea Hegedűs
I was born and brought up in Budapest. I went to the Pikéthy Music School in Vác, then to the Continuo Music School in Budapest, followed by the Music Studio of Kőbánya. Finally, I graduated as a piano teacher from the Liszt Academy in Budapest. I have got 10 years of teaching experience with children and adults, including 3 years in London.
In this Hungarian Saturday school I am in charge of the Túró Rudi Group (under 3s) and the music lessons for different age groups based on the Kodály method. We drink music from the purest spring, our beautiful folk traditions.
Panna Herman
Panna, our new folk dance teacher in Islington from September 2011, writes:
I arrived from Marosvásárhely (or Targu Mures) in Transylvania a few years ago with my family. In Transylvania I had been a professional dancer with the Maros Folk Dance Group for two decades. Besides dancing, I taught dance for children in a primary school and together with my husband I established two dance groups for 18-21 years olds.
I believe that dancing crosses borders well, regardless of the language. Dancing is simply a form of life. We, dance teachers have an obligation to pass on our knowledge to the next generation so that they don't forget the dance of their forefathers and mothers. This way we can help them and us to maintain our roots, our rich folk heritage, including our beautiful folk songs.
Zoltán Kakas
Leader of the Mekk Elek or, as you would pronounce, McElek nursery class, and the Journalism classes in Islington.
More information to come soon.
Boglarka Szilágyi, Mrs Kappéter
I graduated from the Kölcsey Ferenc Teacher Training College of the Reformed Church in Debrecen as teacher/teacher of religion in 2006. During my college years I gained teaching experience at a local primary school teaching Hungarian, maths, music, art, geography, D&T, PE (year s1-4) and history (years 5-6).
I joined the Hungarian Children and Parents Group in 2007. I teach the Kincskeresők class in Morden, I believe in conscientious preparation, in well paced lessons building on the natural playfulness of 5-7 years olds.
Kata Kopasz
Teacher of our Hétvezér class in Islington beginning in January 2012:
I studied at the Constantine the Philosopher University in Nitra, Faculty of Humanities, and graduated in Hungarian Language and Psychology in 1997. Between 2007–2009 I studied Drama and Pedagogy at the János Selye University in Komarno, gaining my PaedDr in Pedagogy there. I worked as a Hungarian Language and Literature teacher at Kralovsky Chlmec Grammar School, a bilingual secondary school with eight-form (for 10-18 year olds) or four-form (for 14-18 years olds) options in the south-eastern corner of Slovakia & centre of Bodrog region. During my 11 years there, I was also responsible for School Drama, School Radio and the school magazin called Rikkancs. I prepared talented and less talented students for poetry reading, pronunciation and spelling competitions and for school-leaving examination in Hungarian Language and Literature. I always try to bring creativity, playfulness, practicality and innovative teaching methods into my lessons.
Karolina Koza
I gained my degree in Teaching Hungarian as First and as Second Language at the Institute of Hungarology of University of Arts in Novi Sad. My Diploma in teaching qualifies me to teach both in primary and secondary schools. However as a lifelong learner I gained in London a Diploma in Event Organising and a QTLS qualification. I teach the adult group in Morden and the Szórakatéma drama classes in Islington. I organise bi-monthly Gallery Walks - situational verbal exercises in Tates, British Museum and other galleries.
Zsuzsanna Lekli
I graduated as a teacher of Hungarian Language and Literature from the Faculty of Arts of the University of Miskolc. I spent my teaching practice at the Kálmán Kandó Technical College in Miskolc. I worked as a home tutor for a year teaching English as a Foreign Language for 8 years olds in Hungary. This is my 5th year in the UK and I had an opportunity to work 2 years ago as a supply teacher for the Islington branch of the Hungarian Children and Parents Group. I will teach the Vuk class in Islington from January 2012.
Natalia Moys
Leader of the Csigabiga group in Morden from September 2011.
More information to come soon.
Éva Sánta
Our teacher in Islington in the Janikovszky Éva class.
More information to come soon.
Károly Varga
Teacher of the Kosztolányi Dezső (Hungarian Language, Literature and History, ECL 2), and Unicum (Hungarian as a Foreign Language, ECL 3) groups in Islington.
More information to come soon.
Mária Zempléni
Leader of the Makk Marci nursery group, and also of the Kodály music/folk dance group in Morden.