It was and remains a dream to have a language of peace, a language that is neutral because it has no prime political background and doesn't belong to any one people or country. A language that is, in comparison to other languages, easy to learn.

To achieve this dream has been the aim of many, but after well over a century only one man has come close. The Polish linguist L. L. Zamenhof released his 'International Language' in 1887 in a book entitled 'Unua Libro.'

In this publication, Zamenhof used the pseudonym 'Dr. ESPERANTO' - 'Doctor who hopes.' This is how 'Lingvo Internacia' ('The International Language') became known as 'Esperanto.'

Esperanto is both a neutral and international language - spoken by an estimated 2 million speakers and it is believed that there are over 2,000 native speaks (although no country has adopted the language officially).

In the following quote, I feel, you will see exactly what Zamenhof's hopes were -

"The idea of Esperanto is: the foundation of a neutral language will help break down barriers between people and help everyone see each other as neighbours." [L. Zamenhof, 1912]

The word 'Esperanto' translates as 'hope' or 'hoping one.' Thus, I ask the European Union, to accept and recognise Esperanto as an international language.

This dream deserves to be made a reality. No one is asking to make this language a national one - not in the least - but let it be accepted and recognised. Allow a great dream to come true.


http://www.esperanto.net
http://www.lernu.net

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