Universal but obscure language making a comeback with internet

ESPERANTO Source: Pixabay, Public Domain

At 100 years old, the made-up language Esperanto ((ess-per-AHN-toh)) is having a resurgence. Esperantists around the world say technology and the internet are boosting the numbers of speakers. Even Australia, far away from the birthplace of the language in Eastern Europe, has experienced an increase.

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