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  1. Dr. Lajos Molnár

    How could we support more effectively the pledge of Renata Ventura: http://education.change.org/actions/view/study_esperanto_10_minutes_a_day_and_become_a_world_citizen  ?...

    Ludoviko Molnár, Budapest, Hungary

    Suggested by Dr. Lajos Molnár on 07/15/2009 @ 09:34PM PT

  2. Jeffrey Wilson

    Just a reminder.  The national Esperanto meeting this year is in St. Louis over the memorial day weekend.  Information and registration can be found at Esperanto-USA.org.
    Maybe those interested can meet during the convention and exchange ideas.

    Jeff Wilson

    Suggested by Jeffrey Wilson on 04/06/2009 @ 01:24PM PT

  3. David Curtis

    Start in the primary school, using Esperanto as an introduction to the teaching of foreign languages in the secondary school.  There the teachers of foreign languages will be pleased to be faced with children well-disposed towards their subject, having gained self-confidence through success in learning Esperanto.  Foreign language teachers will then regard the language as a friend, not a threat to their livelihoods, as has been the case since its invention in 1887.  They alone have the right to teach huge numbers of children foreign language, and they have the skills to learn Esperanto to a high level.  It is bound to occur to them to add another string to their bow by teaching Esperanto.  Schools will then offer Esperanto as a foreign language subject, and the object of this proposal  Esperanto as a Foreign Language Choice  will be achieved. Start in the primary school, following the project described in this website:
    www.springboard2languages.org Best wishes, David Curtis.

    Suggested by David Curtis on 03/19/2009 @ 10:18AM PT

  4. Enrique E

    Just to remind Ms. a r  that this page is about Esperanto,
    a language that have already existed during more than
    120 years.

    Esperanto is a very useful language, easy to learn, as it is,
    the way it has been during all these years.

    It is not possible to reform languages ...

    Note that all your suggestions will tend to make your
    language more like English. Many of these English features
    make English very difficult to learn. The way they are used
    in Esperanto, makes Esperanto a language easy to learn.

    Esperanto is great, easy to learn, no need for any changes.
    If your new language has different features, it will be more
    difficult to learn.


    For those that like the idea of Esperanto but have not
    yet learned it:

    I can help you learn Esperanto. With my help, you will
    complete the basic course in less than 20 hours.
    Please refer to my page:

       http://esperantofre.com/edu/lernua.htm

    Best wishes,

    Enrique
    from Fremont, California, USA

    Suggested by Enrique E on 03/17/2009 @ 10:09PM PT

  5. Luis I. Raudon

    I think the best way to begin is by pilot groups that could be taught by NASK (or other countries') volunteers. Locations for he pilot should be set in accordance to volunteers' residence.
    Simultaneously, volunteers could train Language teachers to increase the number of "pilots".
    After evaluation of students out-coming these pilot schools in respect to the enhanced easiness to learn another foreign language, I think authorities can establish the program as mandatory.
    It is very useful to follow the results of the pilot programs now held in England:
    http://www.springboard2languages.org/home.htm

    Suggested by Luis I. Raudon on 03/17/2009 @ 06:00PM PT

  6. Ronald Schindler

    What a wonderful thing to continue the campaign by this way. I wish full success!

    Suggested by Ronald Schindler on 03/17/2009 @ 02:02PM PT

  7. a r

    I would love a small revision of esperanto before it went to use, however it is still functional and very comforting to use compared to other languages.

    When teaching esperanto, you can make it easier by avoiding the almost unused h-hat letter (ĥ), using w instead of u-circle (ŭ) and since there are rarely esperanto letters on mobiles and computers, teach the ch, sh, jh and gh way, it also looks more familiar. 
    A further step would be to make the accusative -n optional, giving it the meaning of passive object, thus avoiding any idea of spelling mistake (being the most difficult idea) - then if reverse  word order is wanted, you simply add the -n
    By removing the -igh (iĝ) the whole idea about transitive/non-transitive words can be put to rest (a terrible idea to have in esperanto!) simply add -ig where clarity is needed
    Finally introducing the word "hi" to mean "he" can give the word "li" free to mean both "he" or "she" thus ensuring that worktexts be less chauvinistic, with examples like "li vidas la hundon" to be free of the old paradigm of male words used much more than female

    Suggested by a r on 03/17/2009 @ 01:01PM PT

  8. Anders Lankford

    Get a couple of Esperantists to take part in "The Amazing Race" and see if they can cheat a little by contacting people via La Pasporta Servo to pick them up and drive them around town.  Convince a celebrity or two to go to NASK (the North American Summer Course).   Convince somebody to v-log some world travel using Esperanto to show off exactly why it is sooo cool (even better if this can get on Current.tv).  A quality documentary following the progress of some kids in the  Springboard to Languages program might really open some eyes, too. 

    Suggested by Anders Lankford on 03/17/2009 @ 12:54PM PT

  9. Stefano Keller

    Now, our Friends in the USA can find a website, where they can ask for help in their Esperanto studies. Pdf files, and soundrecordings (pronounciation, top of the pages "La esperanta alfabeto (aŭskultu/listen!):") are available in that blogo:

    http://360.yahoo.com/linguistic_rights@ymail.com

    This yahoo-blogo is just 1 out of the hundreds of other possibilities. If you have a question or need help to learn Esperanto (pronounciation, translation of words or sentences) - do not hesitate to check out those pages and post your question.

    See also:

    http://education.change.org/actions/view/study_esperanto_10_minutes_a_day_and_become_a_world_citizen


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    Nun, niaj Usonaj geamikoj povas trovi retejon, kie eblas peti helpon en la lernado de Esperanto. Pdf-, kaj sonmaterialoj disponeblas en tiu blogo:

    http://360.yahoo.com/linguistic_rights@ymail.com

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    Suggested by Stefano Keller on 03/10/2009 @ 12:20PM PT

  10. Neil Blonstein

    I am sorry that the 8 hundred  comments made in the original change.org campaign a few month ago seem to be lost. Am I wrong? Neil

    Suggested by Neil Blonstein on 03/03/2009 @ 02:19PM PT

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