Derek Sivers Esperanto, Toki Pona, Swahili, Indonesian
Feb 26, 2024
Dive into the speaker's journey of learning Esperanto, filled with initial excitement and later disappointment. Explore the practical challenges of language learning within a vibrant community. Discover the allure of Swahili and Indonesian, celebrated for their simplicity and cultural richness. Hear about the desire for conversational fluency and the deeper connections that come from language mastery. It's an engaging reflection on the ups and downs of embracing new languages.
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Derek's Esperanto Learning Journey
- Derek Sivers eagerly learned Esperanto for six months to attend a conference and achieved conversational fluency.
- He used books, videos, flashcards, and a self-made dictionary in dedicated daily study sessions.
Meeting Toki Pona Creator in Esperanto
- Derek met Sonia Lang, creator of Toki Pona, in Singapore and spoke Esperanto with her for two hours.
- The meeting was exciting and memorable though they didn't connect afterwards.
Disappointment at Esperanto Conference
- Derek attended an Esperanto conference in Korea but felt disconnected from the attendees and uninterested in conversations.
- Despite efforts, he left disappointed and never continued speaking Esperanto.
