Mr. Vig

Why didn’t I think of this before?

Mailbag Friday…. That doesn’t sound right.

Mailbag Monday… Much better! Read More >

Thanks for the comments!

I asked you if you think jumping into the deep end is a good way to practice speaking English.

Some of you have tried this method and had success. Read More >

I used to be afraid of swimming.

Come to think of it, maybe I was afraid of water: I also hated bath time.

Anyway, I no longer fear the water – I’ve already taken two showers this year:) Read More >

I just bought a membership to a hotel spa.

What do I do there?

Well, when I’m not waiting for Sydney Sweeney to walk into the sauna, I’m swimming laps in the heated pool. Read More >

You win some, you lose some.

Ever heard that expression?

It means, don’t feel too bad when things don’t go your way, because your luck may change next time. Read More >

I went to my high school reunion last night.

Kinda.

Sorta. Read More >

Because I like surprises.

And this morning, when I opened my curtains, I had a big surprise.

Snow! Read More >

11 pm.

New Year’s Eve.

An announcement goes out over the loudspeakers in the center of Prague. Read More >

Do you know my piano story?

(Don’t worry, this relates to your English. I promise.)

I moved into a new apartment about three years ago. Read More >

The Saturday before Christmas was the annual Vig Village Christmas party.

We ate, we drank, we played games, we sang… all online.

And due to popular demand, I even performed at the piano. Read More >