#38 Chuck Smith on Why You Should Learn Esperanto
Feb 22, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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Episode description
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.
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Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:
- What Esperanto is and its history
- Why learn Esperanto?
- Does Esperanto really help you learn other languages?
- The lack of irregular verbs in Esperanto
- The lack of taboos and exclusivity in Esperanto
- The empowering nature of Esperanto conversations
- The unique aspects of Esperanto culture
- Going to Esperanto events in Europe
- Founding Amikumu
- Why grammar books may not be the best way to reach your language learning goals
Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy
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