It is the easiest language to learn in the world, according to comparative linguistic studies, the Foreign Service Institute estimates it takes 150 hours for Esperanto versus 600 for French (for an English speaker). The reasons: 16 grammar rules without exceptions, perfectly phonetic pronunciation (you write exactly what you say), vocabulary built systematically from recognisable roots, and no arbitrary gender. For French speakers, at least 40% of the vocabulary is immediately understandable.

Is Esperanto really spoken and useful in real life?

Yes, via the Pasporta Servo network (Esperanto-speaking couchsurfing), you can travel across 90 countries staying with Esperanto speakers. World and regional congresses gather thousands of people. Online, Reddit, Discord and Telegram communities are very active. True, Esperanto is not the language of your office, but it's a key to a uniquely close-knit and multicultural international community.

Does learning Esperanto really help me learn other languages?

Yes, this is the 'propaedeutic' effect of Esperanto, documented by studies since the 1920s. Groups who learned Esperanto for 1 year and then French for 3 years outperformed those who learned French for 4 years. Esperanto trains the brain in linguistic thinking (conjugations, cases, vocabulary), creating a 'language muscle' that speeds up any subsequent learning.

Can you actually converse with a native Esperanto speaker?

Esperanto has no native speakers in the traditional sense, but it does have 'denaskuloj' (children raised from birth in Esperanto), estimated at several hundred. Most speakers are 'L2', they learned Esperanto as a second language. An intermediate Esperanto speaker can communicate without difficulty with any other speaker in the world, regardless of their origin. It is one of the rare languages where your 'accent' carries no social weight.

How long does it take to reach a conversational level in Esperanto?

For a French speaker, 2 to 3 months with regular classes is enough to hold everyday conversations in Esperanto, that's 4 to 5 times faster than French or Spanish. In 6 months, you can attend an international congress and express yourself on any topic. The initial progression is so fast it is often experienced as deeply motivating, a positive effect that carries over into learning other languages.

How much do Esperanto courses cost on Targumi?

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Are the Esperanto courses online or in person?

100% online. Live classes happen in small groups via Google Meet. You can join from anywhere in the world. The mobile and web app stay accessible 24/7 for interactive lessons.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

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How do I cancel my subscription?

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