Benny and Shannon talk to Chuck Smith, a notable figure in the language learning and Esperanto communities about Esperanto and its culture, and why Esperanto should be your next language.Featured ResourcesAmikumuInnovative LanguagesMentioned in this EpisodePolyglot GatheringAmikumuInnovative LanguagesChuck SmithChuck’s TwitterChuck’s InstagramEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:What Esperanto is and its historyWhy learn Esperanto?Does Esperanto really help you learn other languages?The lack of irregular verbs in EsperantoThe lack of taboos and exclusivity in EsperantoThe empowering nature of Esperanto conversationsThe unique aspects of Esperanto cultureGoing to Esperanto events in EuropeFounding AmikumuWhy grammar books may not be the best way to reach your language learning goalsPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.

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