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What main languages are spoken here?:

Szia! Hello! In Hungary the people speak Hungarian. Hungarian is very different from many other languages in Europe.

What type of money is used here?:

Hungarian money is called the forint.

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

Water costs around 202 forints, or about 75 cents.

What was the best meal this week?:

My favorite meal this week was roast duck with cabbage and potato dumplings. Duck and goose are popular foods to eat during the winter because they make you feel so warm when you eat them.  

What music did I listen to this week?:

I listened to a lot of music this week on the radio and at the school ball. The DJ played popular Czech and Slovak music, which sometimes were American songs translated into Czech. "All About that Bass" by Meghan Trainor is played in Czech on the radio all the time!

What activity was the most fun this week?:

I went to a special dance this week called the Maturita Ball. It's a lot like prom in the United States. The graduating seniors dress up in beautiful tuxedos and gowns of all colors. Parents and family come to watch the seniors dance. Everyone is proud of how grown-up their sons and daughters are. We danced all night and had a very nice dinner.

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