Beginner Esperanto
Eric Eisner
Mon-Fri, Jan 13-16, 19-23, 06:30-08:00pm, 8-205
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Esperanto is a simple yet expressive language that is spoken by millions of people in over 120 countries who are interested in communicating with others, regardless of their native languages. Esperanto is easy to learn and use, and in this fun introductory course you'll quickly learn sufficient grammar and vocabulary to begin using the language outside of class. We'll also look at contemporary culture of Esperanto, showing how young people are using it today around the world.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esperanto/
Contact: Eric Eisner, spe-ak@mit.edu
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Brief History of Constructed Languages
Jacob Schwartz
Mon Jan 12, 06:30-08:00pm, 8-205
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Single session event
Learn about the history of universal and constructed languages, from their beginnings in the writings of philosophers to actual language projects in the last century, including a brief survey of internet resources for the constructed language hobbyist.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esperanto/
Contact: Jacob Schwartz, spe-ak@mit.edu
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Intermediate Esperanto
Leonid Chindelevitch
Mon Jan 26 thru Thu Jan 29, 06:30-08:00pm, 8-205
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Prereq: Beginner Esperanto, or equivalent experience
A more advanced course on the language Esperanto, continuing where Beginner Esperanto left off. Emphasis is on practical conversational skills and vocabulary building.
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esperanto/
Contact: Leonid Chindelevitch, spe-ak@mit.edu
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Learn Toki Pona
Leonid Chindelevitch
Mon Jan 5 thru Fri Jan 9, 06:30-08:00pm, 8-205
No enrollment limit, no advance sign up
Participants requested to attend all sessions (non-series)
Toki Pona is a ”maximally minimal” language. With only 120 words and only the simplest to pronounce sounds, Toki Pona is based on the philosophy that ”simple is good.” In order to lead a simple life, one needs a simple language; or perhaps a simple language will lead to a simpler life. Whether you accept the philosophy or not, Toki Pona is fun to speak. Now a week-long class to learn the language!
Web: http://web.mit.edu/esperanto/
Contact: Leonid Chindelevitch, spe-ak@mit.edu
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