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THE DICTIONARY VORTARO*

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>“La Vortaro”Pilger: “BER”Bick: “Esperanto-dansk”>

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THE INSTANT MESSENGER TUJMESAĜILO*

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How do I begin?

Here you'll find ways you can learn Esperanto through lernu!

Getting acquainted and inspired
- Browse through About Esperanto to see what Esperanto is about.
- Study the language presentation to get an idea of how the language works.
- Visit Language learning to find out why and how it's worthwhile to learn Esperanto.
- Use Useful phrases to learn Esperanto words and expressions.

Beginning
- To learn basics of Esperanto and "visit" various parts of the world by way of Vojaĝu kun Zam.
- Enter Esperanto grammar with the 'direct method' course (taught in Esperanto only) Bildoj kaj demandoj.
- Participate in the correspondence course Ana Pana to make the first step to actively using of Esperanto.
- Read through the Grammar clarifications to get a quick overview.
- Attend the virtual lessons, to practice active use of the language, to meet other users, and to have the opportunity to ask questions.

Continuing
- Work through the course Ana renkontas to learn how to converse in Esperanto.
- Exercise new words in Flashcards to have a larger vocabulary.
- Take the course Jen nia IJK, to learn more Esperanto and to get an idea of what an Esperanto convention is like.

Deepening
- Take the course Gerda Malaperis! (an interesting mystery novel) to increase your knowledge of the language.
- Study using the course La tuta Esperanto to better understand grammar.
- Read and listen to stories from Vere aŭ Fantazie to see examples of easy and artistic Esperanto.
- If you want to check your knowledge and measure the results of your study, you can try to pass lernu!'s Tests.

Support
- Useful phrases: A list of the most popular phrases for various occasions.
- Picture dictionary: Words for various topics, illustrated with wonderful pictures.
- Flashcards: Helps you internalize words and find word lists of various types.
- Word of the day: A daily service, by which you can receive an Esperanto word with an explanation and examples of its use.
- Basic Grammar: Gives an overview and basic explanations of grammar rules.
- Detailed grammar: An abbreviated version of the Plena Manlibro de Esperanta Gramatiko(PMEG)
- La tuta Esperanto: An Esperanto grammar for those who already speak the language and want to gain a deeper understanding of it.
- Language questions: If you have a language question, try to find the answer here. If it's not here, send us your question and we'll try to answer it for you.
- Exercises: To check and confirm your acquired knowledge.
- Games: To learn and practice Esperanto through playing.
- Virtual lessons: Internet chat room in which you can have language lessons almost like in real life, but in the virtual world.
- Downloads: Downloadable books and parts of lernu! in PDF, HTML, and MP3 formats.
- Forum: To discuss various topics.
- My lernu!: Consists of personalized pages (profile, contests, and exams) with the ability to communicate with other users of lernu!. With your personal study plan you can see how you are progressing in the website.
- Library: Contains audio and text examples of Esperanto literature and music. In addition, there are suggestions for readings, proverbs, jokes, and sample articles from various Esperanto publications.
- Help pages: Explanation about how to use this website.
- Dictionaries: Works when you click a word in any Esperanto text on this website, or you type something in the dictionary frame.
- Instant messenger: To ask a question to a more experienced Esperanto speaker or just to use the language in direct communication.



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