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Artificial Intelligence 🧠
Computer systems that can learn, make decisions, and support humans in various tasks.
Audio chatroom
A Zoom-based conversation room where participants listen to audio content (e.g. recordings) and then discuss it in breakout rooms.
Awaken the Giant Within
A self-help book by Anthony Robbins. In the Bookworm chatroom, we read and discuss this book in small groups.
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Blog
An online journal or collection of articles where a person shares personal or professional content.
Bookworm chatroom
A discussion group where we read an English book together. Each week, we cover 10–15 pages and discuss key sections in breakout rooms.
Brainscape
An online flashcard learning platform. We often use it in Vig-Village to learn vocabulary interactively — especially in chatrooms like PowerWords.
Breakout room
A smaller virtual group room within a Zoom meeting, used for small-group discussions during chatrooms.
Bridge Audio
Short articles selected by Mr. Vig. These are available in both written and audio format. Topics change weekly
Bridge Audio chatroom
A chatroom where we discuss short articles selected by Mr. Vig. These are available in both written and audio format. Topics change weekly, and the room is hosted by two different native speakers.
Burnout syndrome means a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion.
It often happens when someone feels overwhelmed or drained by the job they once loved and gave their heart to.
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ChatGPT 🤖
An AI-powered chatbot that answers questions and helps with writing and communication.
Citizen
A registered member of Vig-Village who has completed the one-month training and pays a monthly, quarterly, or annual fee. Citizens gain access to special chatrooms and events.
Coaching chatroom
A weekly group meeting led by Mr. Vig, where Citizens can ask questions about English, share success stories, and stay updated on community announcements.
Chat 🗨️
Talking casually — either by text or voice. In Vig-Village, “chat” usually refers to live Zoom sessions with spoken conversations.
Chatroom
An online conversation room on Zoom, where Vig-Village members practice English through themed discussions. Small group work usually happens in breakout rooms.
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Dead-time
A term used by Mr. Vig to describe moments in the day when we’re just waiting — at the bus stop, in a queue, commuting. Instead of letting this time slip away, we can use it to practice English: flashcards, notes, listening — anything helps!
Discussion format
The typical structure of a chatroom: a short introduction by the host, followed by small-group discussions in breakout rooms based on a specific topic.
Digital materials
Resources (articles, videos, PDF handouts) shared by native speakers before or during a chatroom session to support understanding and participation.
Domain 🧭
A unique internet name under which a website is accessible (e.g., julidockey.com).
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Easy chatroom
A relaxed, beginner-friendly chatroom format in Vig-Village. Led by a native speaker, it focuses on open conversation with simple topics. Great for new members or those who want to build confidence.
English coaching
Personal or group guidance offered by native speakers or mentors in Vig-Village. Participants can ask language-related questions and receive support on grammar, vocabulary, or speaking.
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Feedback
Comments or advice given by a native speaker (or peers) during or after a chatroom session, helping you improve your English.
Flashcard
A study card with a question or word on one side, and the answer or meaning on the other. I use them to practice English vocabulary — often with online tools like Quizlet.
Fluency
The ability to speak a language smoothly, naturally and without long pauses. One of the main goals for many Vig-Village members.
Facebook 📘
– A social media platform where people connect, share content, and communicate..
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Game Night chatroom
A fun and interactive chatroom with games like Bingo or Activity-style word guessing. Led by a native speaker to practice English in a playful way.
GG2
The artificial intelligence assistant within the Mastermind system that asks questions and gives guidance
Google Analytics 🌍
Google Analytics is a free tool that helps you track and analyze your website traffic. It tells you:
– how many people visit your site,
– where they come from (country, source),
– which pages are most popular,
– how long they stay on your site.
This tool helps you understand what interests your visitors and how you can improve your website.
Grammar support
Help and explanation of English grammar rules — sometimes given directly in chatrooms, or through extra resources and coaching.
Graziosa, Dean
American entrepreneur and speaker, expert in online education and business systems.
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Hashtag
A keyword or phrase preceded by a # symbol, used especially on social media and blogs to group posts around specific topics (e.g. #languagelearning, #VigVillage).
Heart disease
The heart condition where a specific area of the heart muscle dies due to blocked coronary arteries is called a heart attack (myocardial infarction).
Host
The native speaker who leads a chatroom. They introduce the topic, guide the flow of conversation, and support participants during breakout room discussions.
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Idioms chatroom
A themed session focused on English idioms (expressions whose meaning isn’t literal). Participants interpret them and compare with sayings from their own languages.
Input
Any language you receive — through reading, listening, or conversation — that helps build vocabulary and understanding.
Idiom
An expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the individual words (e.g. “spill the beans” = to reveal a secret). Understanding idioms helps you sound more natural in English.
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Journal-style writing
A reflective and personal writing style, often used in blog posts or storytelling. Vig-Village participants sometimes use this format in writing practice groups.
JuliDockey
This is the nickname I use online. My website is called julidockey.com. I’m a re-starter in many ways: learning English, playing music, and building my own site.
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Keyword
A specific word or phrase that people type into search engines. Used in SEO to improve your website’s visibility (e.g. “learn English at home”, “arthritis and music”).
Knowledge base
A collection of helpful information, explanations, or resources. My Lexicon page acts as a small knowledge base for my readers.
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Lexicon 📖
A page on my site where my explain terms and phrases often used in my posts. It helps visitors understand topics related to language learning, music, health, or technology.
Link 🔗
A clickable reference that leads to another page or post on my site — or sometimes to an external resource. Good linking improves SEO and user experience.
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Mastermind Business System
An online course system designed to help users build their own businesses.
Meta description
A short summary of a webpage, shown in search engine results. Writing a clear and useful meta description helps more people find my content.
Mr. Vig
The founder of Vig-Village, the learning community I belong to. His name is a shortened form, and he created the concept and structure of this online village.
Music Monday
A weekly chatroom where members listen to songs with lyrics, and then discuss their meaning in breakout rooms. Great for combining English learning with music.
Myocardial infarction
The heart condition where a specific area of the heart muscle dies due to blocked coronary arteries is called a heart attack .
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Native speaker
A person whose first language is English. In Vig-Village chatrooms, I often speak with native speakers who guide the sessions and help us learn authentic expressions.
Netflix 🎬
A streaming platform where you can watch movies, series, and documentaries. In the Netflix chatroom, we discuss a specific episode — often from the show Somebody Feed Phil.
Netflix chatroom
Although I haven’t joined yet (I don’t have a Netflix subscription), I know it’s held on Wednesdays and features food culture around the world with “Somebody Feed Phil.”
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Open chatroom
One of the most flexible chatroom types in Vig-Village. I never know exactly what to expect — it depends on the native speaker. Sometimes we discuss idioms, sometimes stories, or just have casual conversation.
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Podcast 🎙️
An audio recording or spoken episode available online. In the Podcast chatroom, we often discuss TED Talks. The audio is shared in advance so we can listen before the session.
Podcast chatroom
A chatroom where we discuss selected TED Talks or similar audio content. I tried a few times, but for now the level is too advanced for me. I hope to come back later as I improve.
Powerword
A strong or impactful word in English, used to grab attention or inspire. These are often found in speeches, ads, or motivational writing. In the PowerWords chatroom, we practice words like ignite, empower, or resilience.
PowerWords chatroom
Held twice a week. We explore powerful English words chosen by a native speaker. After a group explanation, we go into breakout rooms to share examples. This chatroom really helps me expand my vocabulary.
Poetry
The world of poems and verse. In the Poetry chatroom, we read English-language poems and reflect on their meaning and emotions. It’s a deeper kind of language learning — both emotional and intellectual.
Poetry chatroom
In this room, we read and discuss English poems. The native speaker is passionate about poetry. I’ve only joined twice so far, but I found it both challenging and beautiful.
Poem
a complete piece of poetry,Verse – a smaller unit or stanza of a poem
Poet
The poet is the author; the poem is the work.
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Quizlet
Egy online tanulási platform, ahol szókártyákat lehet készíteni és gyakorolni. Én néha használom, főleg angol szavak gyakorlására. Több Vig-Village csoport is használja a saját listáit itt.
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Resources section
A section of the website where helpful content is stored — such as glossaries, study tips, or educational tools. On my site, the section is called “Resources section” in English and “Tudástár” in Hungarian.
Robbins, Anthony or Tony
American motivational speaker and self-help coach, known for personal development programs.
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Spinning wheel
A traditional hand-powered device used for spinning wool into yarn. It represents part of my interest in folk and handmade crafts.
Spinning (with a spinning wheel)
A traditional handcraft where wool is spun into yarn using a spinning wheel (called „rokka” in Hungarian). I’ve tried it myself! I include it as part of my creative hobbies.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) 📈
A set of techniques I try to apply on my site so that it ranks better on Google. I use keywords, meta descriptions, and clear titles to improve visibility.
Slug
This is the last part of a webpage URL. For example: “julidockey.com/learning-guitar”. I try to keep slugs short, clear, and language-specific (English or Hungarian), depending on the version of the post.
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Tag
A tag is a keyword or label I add to every blog post. It helps organize topics — for example, “music”, “guitar”, or “learning English”. Visitors can click tags to find related posts.
Thrive 2025
A global online event focused on entrepreneurship, mindset, and personal growth.
Topic
Each chatroom has a topic — a specific subject we focus on. It could be a song, an idiom, a power word, or a book excerpt.
Tudástár (Resources section)
In the English version, I call this section “Resources.” It’s where I collect useful links, learning apps, tips, and materials related to English learning and creative hobbies.
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UpdraftPlus
This is the plugin I use to automatically back up my WordPress site. In case something breaks, I can restore a previous version easily with this tool.
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Verse
a smaller unit or stanza of a poem, Poem – a complete piece of poetry
Vig-Village
This is the international online community where I learn English. It was founded by Mr. Vig, and it hosts many different chatrooms – from music and idioms to medical English. It’s not just about learning; it’s about connecting with people around the world.
Video chat
A real-time conversation using both audio and video, typically through Zoom. All Vig-Village sessions are held this way, allowing us to see and hear each other while learning.
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Weblap 🖥️
A digital page or collection of pages offering information, services, or content to visitors.
Widget
A widget is a small box I place in my website’s sidebar – like “Latest Posts”, “Glossary”, or “Contact”. It helps visitors quickly access useful parts of the site.
WordPress
The content management system I used to build my website. It was tricky at first, but over time, I’ve become more confident working with it.
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Zoom
The platform we use in Vig-Village to meet in chatrooms. It allows video and audio interaction, and we also use breakout rooms for small group discussions.