NASK Students

Students come to NASK seeking classes designed to enhance the speaking and understanding of Esperanto, the experience of living in an Esperanto-speaking community for three weeks, and an opportunity to meet Esperanto speakers from around the world.

Enrollment in NASK is open to all students at least 16 years of age who meet the minimum requirements for Esperanto 5B (an advanced beginner course).

Students will be in class for three hours daily. During non-class hours they will be involved in a number of group and independent activities, including: completion of homework assignments and required reading; small group discussions; conversation groups; library time; exploration of on-line resources in and about Esperanto; development of projects and presentations; development of evening programs with an intercultural focus; and various excursions in which the focus will be on the practical use of Esperanto in real-world settings.

Students will also be encouraged to prepare written reports, articles, and creative pieces (such as poems or short stories) for the daily newsletter NASKa Fasko, other publications, and for possible radio broadcast.

Students who need extra assistance or tutoring with the language itself will have the opportunity to meet individually with the instructors.

Enrichment Opportunities
Various evening and weekend activities afford opportunities to informally explore many aspects of Esperanto language and culture. These may include study groups, games, group singing, cultural presentations, slide shows, poetry readings, public speaking, intercultural discussions, picnics, and field trips.

If you would like to propose a special-interest program, contact Ellen Eddy, the NASK Administrator.