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Many people want to learn Esperanto out of curiosity about European languages and their shared roots, or because they love the idea of a language built “por la tuta mondo” (for the whole world). But finding structured lessons for Esperanto that are interesting and focused on speaking and listening skills isn't always easy.
uTalk is the solution. We’ll help you avoid:
- Memorising word lists without ever hearing Esperanto spoken aloud by a real person
- Missing out on talking to Esperanto speakers because you can't find an engaging way to learn Esperanto speaking and listening skills
- Struggling to follow spoken Esperanto conversations because you haven't found teaching resources that work for you.
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Three steps to learn Esperanto fast
No classes to schedule. No confusing jargon. Just a clear path to learning Esperanto.
Start in minutes
Subscribe now, download the app or open the web app. Choose Esperanto and select your first category.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
Work through short lessons with authentic speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on the words you find hardest, so you learn faster.
Speak like a local
Try your Esperanto in real life. Beginners and more experienced learners can build practical spoken language and start enjoying real conversations with Esperanto speakers worldwide.
Why uTalk is the best Esperanto learning app
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise a wide variety of Esperanto words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Speak first
Practical content covering greetings, travel, everyday chat and the basics. Everything you need to start speaking from day one.
Authentic speakers
Learn from real Esperanto speakers, not computer voices. Hear the language exactly as it's spoken within its global community.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Game-like practice builds your confidence and helps you master tricky words. Lessons are short, focused and based on real-life situations.
Learn Esperanto online — Common phrases and audio
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Kafon, mi petas.
I’d like a coffee, please.
Saluton.
Hello.
Jes.
Yes.
Jes, dankon.
Yes please.
Ne.
No.
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Ne, dankon.
No thanks.
Mi petas.
Please.
Dankon.
Thank you.
Koran dankon.
Thank you very much.
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Ne dankinde.
You’re welcome.
Du bierojn, mi petas.
Two beers, please.
aŭtobuso
bus
aŭto
car
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taksio
taxi
trajno
train
fervoja stacidomo
railway station
flughaveno
airport
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hotelo
hotel
pasporto
passport
telefono
telephone
Pardonu.
Excuse me.
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Kioma horo estas?
What time is it?
Bonvolu ripeti tion.
Can you repeat that please?
Bonvolu paroli malpli rapide.
Please speak more slowly.
Mi ne komprenas.
I don’t understand.
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Pardonu.
Sorry.
Kie estas la necesejoj?
Where are the toilets?
Necesejo por virinoj
Ladies’ Toilet
Necesejo por viroj
Gents’ Toilet
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Kie estas la plaĝo?
Where is the beach?
Kie estas la banko?
Where is the bank?
Kiom ĝi kostas?
How much does this cost?
kreditkarto
credit card
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bankaŭtomato
cash machine
Ĝis revido.
Goodbye.
kontraŭdolora pilolo
paracetamol
ŝlosiloj
keys
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mapo
map
maldekstra
left
dekstra
right
unu
one
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du
two
tri
three
Where is it spoken?
Worldwide
Number of speakers
2,000,000
Language family
Constructed language
Fun facts | Esperanto
- There is nothing irregular about this language: nouns always end in -o, adjectives always end in -a, and there is only one conjugation to each verb!
- At an Esperanto get-together, you may hear the phrase 'ne krokodilu!' - don't crocodile - which is an instruction not to speak your native language instead of Esperanto.
- Despite being a constructed language, there are now about 1000 'denaska' - native - speakers of Esperanto.
- In Esperanto, if you want to say 'it's all Greek to me' you say 'ĝi estas laŭ mi Volapukaĵo' which literally translates as 'It's all Volapük to me'!
How our Esperanto lessons work
Learning Esperanto should feel simpler than other natural languages, since it was deliberately designed to be phonetic with each letter strictly representing one distinct sound with no silent letters. Start with greetings and high-frequency words, then move through practical categories at a beginner or intermediate level. Whether you eventually want more advanced courses or just the basics, those foundations start here. Memory-boosting tests reinforce what you learn, and reviews adapt to focus on the words you find trickiest.
Pick a category and the app organises the content so you get quick wins early. Every word you hear is voiced by experienced Esperanto speakers so you can be confident of being understood by fellow Esperantistoj (Esperanto speakers) worldwide. Work at your own pace by following a guided learning path or choosing for yourself what to learn and when. Switch categories any time, learn online or offline, on mobile or desktop. If you have questions, contact support.
Esperanto and the languages that influenced it
Here's an overview of some of the languages that influenced the creation of Esperanto.
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Key points
- Esperanto isn't tied to one country or culture. It was constructed in the 1880s by L. L. Zamenhof, drawing vocabulary mainly from Romance languages, with grammar influenced by Slavic and Germanic patterns, to create a language designed to be easier to learn than many natural languages.
- Because of its Romance roots, learning Esperanto can feel surprisingly familiar if you already know languages like Spanish or Italian, even though Esperanto itself belongs to no single language family.
Esperanto and other classical and constructed languages
- Esperanto isn't spoken as a first language anywhere, but it shares some company with other languages that exist beyond a single homeland.
- Whether you're curious about classical roots or simply want to explore further, uTalk also offers Latin, Ancient Greek, Sanskrit and Ladino.
“We help make learning Esperanto easy.”
“We understand it can feel strange to learn a language with no single country behind it. But at uTalk, we believe every language matters, including constructed ones designed to bring people together. That's why we recorded experienced Esperanto speakers so you can learn the speaking and listening skills you need to join this inclusive global community.”
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Richard Howeson
uTalk Founder
Why learners trust uTalk for Esperanto
At uTalk, we are passionate about supporting languages that other apps often overlook, including constructed ones with active communities behind them. Our Esperanto content is recorded by real speakers, so every lesson gives you audio you can trust. The app works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Check our reviews and see how learners are turning daily practice into real progress.
Your Esperanto language learning journey
Maybe you're drawn to the ideals behind Esperanto, curious about European languages and their shared roots, or simply want a language that's widely regarded as one that many learners find relatively easy to learn. Esperanto was designed to have no irregular grammar, but many resources still teach it through dry vocabulary lists rather than building speaking and listening skills.
Get StarteduTalk can help. Take your first proper look at Esperanto with First Words and everyday greetings, then build practical phrases you can use in real situations. You'll listen to real Esperanto speakers, record yourself copying them and compare the two. Game-like practice makes it fun for beginners, while practical content helps more experienced learners fill gaps in their knowledge. Learn online or offline, follow a guided path or choose what to work on and when.
The outcome is simple. You'll speak Esperanto with confidence and understand more of what fellow Esperantistoj say. You'll use your new skills to connect with a welcoming international community of speakers. You'll unlock new experiences.
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Esperanto's unique linguistic roots
Unlike most languages, Esperanto doesn't belong to a single language family. Its vocabulary consists mainly of Romance roots, with some Germanic and Slavic influences, blended with a grammar designed to have no irregularities. This is part of why many learners find Esperanto easier to learn than many natural languages. If you're curious to explore the languages that influenced it, check out: French, Italian, Spanish, Polish and Russian.
Recognising these roots can make Esperanto vocabulary and structure feel surprisingly familiar, even on your first lesson.
Get StartedYour Esperanto questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1–A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real-life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Is Esperanto a real language?
Yes. Although it was constructed rather than evolving naturally, Esperanto has native speakers, an active global community and a body of literature, making it a fully functioning language.
Is Esperanto easy to learn?
Esperanto was deliberately designed with regular grammar and few exceptions, which is why many learners find it easier to pick up than natural languages, especially if you already know a Romance language.
How fast can I learn to speak Esperanto?
Short, regular sessions work best. Many learners can handle simple conversations after just a few weeks of steady practice, which some learners find faster than learning many natural languages. Your progress depends on how often you use the app and how much you review.
Can I learn Esperanto for free with uTalk?
Yes. Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not satisfied.
Where can I learn Esperanto with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
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