Although it may be harder for Esperanto, I find that an excellent strategy is to listen to music, preferably with subtitles (such as on YouTube). That way, you activate both the visual and auditory pathways to memory, and have fun at the same time!

It may be harder for Esperanto for the simple fact that there is just fewer songs available on the internet than for many other languages.

An alternative is to read magazines in simple language (there are a few mentioned on this site, but I forgot the names). Right now I'm working full time and working on my Spanish and Chinese, so I really don't have that much time to devote to Esperanto, but I do passively read Esperanto literature so that I at least do not forget the language. Plus, it's a cool feeling when you're reading Esperanto in public and some curious person asks what language its

eikored85:Although it may be harder for Esperanto, I find that an excellent strategy is to listen to music, preferably with subtitles (such as on YouTube). That way, you activate both the visual and auditory pathways to memory, and have fun at the same time!

It may be harder for Esperanto for the simple fact that there is just fewer songs available on the internet than for many other languages.

You can find some Esperanto music here: Lernu's music page, [url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nYAzPaV7sU]Jen by La porkoj[/url]. [url=www.vinilkosmo.com/]Vinilkosmo[/url] is an excellent source of Esperanto music, and it has some free samples so you can figure out who you like before you buy.

eikored85:An alternative is to read magazines in simple language (there are a few mentioned on this site, but I forgot the names). Right now I'm working full time and working on my Spanish and Chinese, so I really don't have that much time to devote to Esperanto, but I do passively read Esperanto literature so that I at least do not forget the language. Plus, it's a cool feeling when you're reading Esperanto in public and some curious person asks what language its

Here is Lernu's page on magazines: http://en.lernu.net/biblioteko/gazetoj/index.php

Senlando:If you could find a hobby or online game which allows you to associate with other EO learners/speakers, that might help you stay motivated, It helped me before to play WoW in EO unfortunately I now lack the time and for other reasons can't stand the sight of WoW. haha.

I would also recommend finding games to play in Esperanto. I like the following places: Lernu's games, Ludanto.org, Cantr II

jsewell94:I think that one of my main problems is that I really do love learning..like to the point that I want to learn about everything I encounter. I'm the type of person who literally can't get enough knowledge. I especially have this problem when it comes to learning languages. All languages fascinate me in some way. I love spanish because of the culture, I love German because of how it sounds, I love Esperanto because of the simplicity and the ability it gives you to speak to people from all kinds of cultures.

Same thing here! I don’t know how many languages I would like (or have started) to learn. I think what got me into Esperanto is this: I always read into things that interest me. I read the basics Esperanto grammar, and then realized, “Hey, I already know like all the grammar!” and continued, and haven’t lost steam.

Just have fun with the language! Keep your diary (which you ought to have ) in Esperanto as much as possible. Have fun on the forums. Enjoy the flexibility of the language. Just think, the simplicity of the grammar, which allows you to know the inside of the language so quickly, also allows you to make it your own very quickly. You’ll always continue to progress, since Esperanto grammar is regular enough to stay in the memory even if you leave it for twenty years, I’ve read.

You’ve only been at the language a couple of weeks, it seems. Just give it a little more time!

jchthys:Keep your diary (which you ought to have ) in Esperanto as much as possible

Mine is irregularly updated and in semi-fluent Eselefenenganese (Eng, eo, lfn, jp all in the same sentence) - do I get gradas negativa, miĥa-sensei?

ceigered:

jchthys:Keep your diary (which you ought to have ) in Esperanto as much as possible

Mine is irregularly updated and in semi-fluent Eselefenenganese (Eng, eo, lfn, jp all in the same sentence) - do I get gradas negativa, miĥa-sensei?

That’s a good thing, in my opinion. One plus is that it keeps your diary secret and special!

jchthys:

ceigered:

jchthys:Keep your diary (which you ought to have ) in Esperanto as much as possible

Mine is irregularly updated and in semi-fluent Eselefenenganese (Eng, eo, lfn, jp all in the same sentence) - do I get gradas negativa, miĥa-sensei?

That’s a good thing, in my opinion. One plus is that it keeps your diary secret and special!

haha i often write my class notes that way. I try to pick the shortest words so that i can write quickly, also it keeps lazy classmates from being able to study from your notes.

example of possible word choice:

人 = person or individual
pri = concerning
月 = month
o = or
山 = mountain
ili = they
la = the

If i often have to use a word in a class i usually try to come up with the language that it's quickest to write in, or just draw a little picture to represent the object

Senlando:

jchthys:

ceigered:

jchthys:Keep your diary (which you ought to have ) in Esperanto as much as possible

Mine is irregularly updated and in semi-fluent Eselefenenganese (Eng, eo, lfn, jp all in the same sentence) - do I get gradas negativa, miĥa-sensei?

That’s a good thing, in my opinion. One plus is that it keeps your diary secret and special!

haha i often write my class notes that way. I try to pick the shortest words so that i can write quickly, also it keeps lazy classmates from being able to study from your notes.

example of possible word choice:

人 = person or individual
pri = concerning
月 = month
o = or
山 = mountain
ili = they
la = the

If i often have to use a word in a class i usually try to come up with the language that it's quickest to write in, or just draw a little picture to represent the object

Ah ok it's better to know that I'm not the only one who has this makeshift way of transcribing notes .
Kiom 人 are en la 山 kono 月 yo?
On a side note, it's funny Senlando as I'm sure you're using those characters because of mandarin, but I read them in Japanese (人=hito/jin, 山=yama)

It's quite normal to hit roadblocks and slumps and periods of malaise, with any kind of learning.

Experiment, try different learning techniques, see what works for you. Everyone learns differently and has different strengths and weaknesses.

Listening to podcasts could be useful. E.g. Radio Verda.

Participate in some online forums and email groups about subjects that interest you.

Start a blog.

Subscribe to some magazines. Kontakto is good since the language correctness is good, and they often try to avoid obscure words, and there are often quite interesting articles. Monato also has good quality language, although often more advanced vocabulary.

Use a program like http://jmemorize.org to help with vocabulary learning. There is almost a game-like enjoyable sense of competition/accomplishment to keeping your word cards green.

When you read, use a pencil to note interesting words you want to learn and add them to jmemorize (or whatever system you use to drill vocabulary).

And try to find local Esperantists to chat with! There's nothing like face to face conversation.

Try something creative. Maybe you can translate your favourite poem into Eo. Or write a short story.

Senlando:.. it keeps lazy classmates from being able to study from your notes.

Hopefully you will be well able to decipher them yourself later.