Stories from My Learning Circle
Here, you will be able to read the stories of the people I spend my time with while learning English at Vig-Village. They share their interesting stories, and talk about their traditions and cuisines.
These stories show how learning English together builds new friendships and helps us better understand each other’s cultures. I hope these personal experiences will inspire you too.
I plan to share more amazing stories in the future! Feel free to come back often.
The Story Before the First
Busójárás – Hungarian Carnival Tradition
Busójárás is a traditional end-of-winter carnival held each February in Mohács, Hungary, by the local Šokci community. Participants wear carved wooden masks, sheepskin cloaks, and noisy accessories like cowbells to scare away winter and welcome spring. The main event includes a masked parade through the town, bonfires, folk music, and dancing. In 2009, Busójárás was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and it has been recognized as a Hungarikum since 2012. The festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors from Hungary and abroad every year.
Would you like to know more about it? Check it out on Wikipedia.
First story, Mr. Vig
Read how Mr. Vig, the founder of Vig-Village, discovered his true calling! This short story shows how an accidental opportunity turned into a dream job that now helps hundreds of people speak English, learn confidently, and make new friends worldwide. Moreover, you might find new motivation too: sometimes we find what we truly want in the most unexpected places. That’s why you should read Mr. Vig’s uplifting journey!
Second story: Vladimír
from Czech Republic
Vladimír joined our Vig-Village community not long ago. From the very beginning, it was clear that he remains incredibly active even in retirement — especially in the field of medical technology.
He kindly shared his story with me, which provides a unique perspective not only on innovation but also on how one can carry forward their expertise into the later years of life.
You can read his full message below, published with his permission and signature.
In a previous letter, he sent me the and a company presentation link, which is not public, so I will not share it here.
Note: This story is published for personal sharing purposes only. The mentioned products and results do not represent an endorsement or advertisement by the website owner. If you are interested, please contact the person directly.
Third Story: Katarína
From Slovakia
Katarína lives in Slovakia.
I’m sharing her story now.
She joined the Vig-Village community four months ago.
She has a smiling, friendly, and open personality.
I’ve grown really fond of her during this time.
Fourth story: Bistra
From Bulgaria
Bistra has been part of the Vig-Village community since the very beginning, always present in the background – quiet yet attentive. From what I can confidently say so far, she is a person of remarkable knowledge and broad perspective, yet incredibly humble. She is not only an active member of the community but also the main organizer of the meet-ups held in Varna, Bulgaria. She is someone who has the gift of bringing people together and making sure, with all her heart, that everyone feels welcome and has a wonderful time.
Now, here is her story.
Fifth story: Story of Rebeka
From the Czech Republic
I first noticed Rebeka during a chat room meeting in Vig-Village, when she and another member of our group began talking enthusiastically about religion and the importance of helping others. They felt such a close connection to each other that they would have gladly hugged each other if there hadn’t been hundreds of kilometers between them. At that moment, I knew how warm-hearted and helpful they both were. It was also here that I learned that Rebeka regularly visits Nepal. I hope she will write a story about that someday.
But for now, read about what happened when he returned home from Nepal.
Sixth Story: Susanna
From Finland
I have only known Susanna for a short time; we have met perhaps twice in the chat room. However, we became friends very quickly. We were immediately on the same wavelength.
When I asked her to write a story, she immediately refused, saying that there was nothing exciting in her life. Then we continued talking. And we started talking about saunas.
In Finland, almost everyone has their own sauna at home, because it’s quite cold there. For them, it’s an everyday thing, nothing special.
Then she showed me some photos of a sauna that belonged to one of her relatives, if I remember correctly. It was a small cottage! It had everything. You could live in it! You’ve got your story! I told her. Write about saunas! And so Susanna’s everyday story was born: Read about what life is like for a Finn with a sauna.