Esperanto

Esperanto is the most widely spoken constructed international language. The name derives from D-ro Esperanto (Dr. Hopeful), the pseudonym under which L. L. Zamenhof first published the language in 1887. Zamenhof's goal was to create an easy-to-learn and flexible language as a universal second language to foster international understanding.

Criticism and Modifications of Esperanto

:For a more detailed treatment of these topics, see the subarticles: Esperantido and Esperanto as an international language.

Related Topics:
Esperantido - Esperanto as an international language

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Common criticisms of the language are that its vocabulary and grammar are too Western European; that its vocabulary, accented letters, and grammar are not Western European enough (a critique addressed by Ido and Interlingua); that it is sexist, artificial, or has failed to live up to expectations.

Related Topics:
Ido - Interlingua

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Though Esperanto itself has changed relatively little since the publication of the Fundamento, a number of reform projects have been proposed over the years, starting with Zamenhof's proposals in 1894 and Ido in 1907. Several later conlangs, such as Novial and Fasile, were based on Esperanto.

Related Topics:
Zamenhof's proposals in 1894 - Ido - Conlangs - Novial - Fasile

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