r/LearnEsperanto / Speaking

Preparing for my first native Esperanto conversation—how much should I focus on slang?

Posted by u/Learnerpreparingfo_152 / May 30, 2026

I have my first video call with a fluent speaker in two weeks and I'm nervous. I’ve been using apps like Duolingo but I'm worried my Esperanto will sound too robotic or 'textbook.' Should I try to learn some common idiomatic expressions to sound more natural, or will that complicate things for a beginner?

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