Learning Hungarian Language and Culture Before Going to Hungary

I was fortunate enough to work directly with the CEO of the Hungarian Language Center herself.
In my opinion, there is no better person to help anyone get integrated in the Hungarian Culture. I learned major differences between our peoples, and was able to experience the Hungarian lifestyle. She was able to impart her vast experience into my personal experience. I felt like I was truly a part of the Hungarian people.
I had heard that learning to speak Hungarian was very difficult. She makes it seem so simple by directly integrating what you have to know with what you need to know in every day life. Starting with every day phrases, and then answering questions on the spot like "why do we do this? And why is that that way? And why does word have that ending/form now? She is able to make it all seem so simple by actively and continually applying what you're learning to every day life, needs, and activities.