atikajn ekzercojn.

Tio estas la fama Gouin'a metodo studi lingvojn; gxi donas mirigajn
rezultatojn. Tiamaniere, la vortoj kaj esprimoj restas en la memoro,
kaj oni ne lacigxe lernas _papage_ novajn vortojn. Kaj por
konversaciaj klasoj tia procedo estas praktikinda, cxar gxi sxparas
la tempon kaj koncentras la pensojn de la ekzercantoj. Soj. George
Phillips & Son, Ltd., 32, Fleet Street, London, eldonas tre interesan
kaj pensigan serion da libroj verkitaj laux la Gouin'a metodo.

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N.B.--Estas preskaux certe ke, post nur iom da tempo, la deziroj de
tiom de adeptoj estos plenumataj, kaj Brita Ekzameno fondigxos. Oni
nun klopodas pri la afero.--(Red.).

THE CERTIFICATE OF MERIT.

G. D. Buchanan, No. 8820.

Among the remarks under the heading _Correspondence Notes_, in the
last number of our Gazette, was a short paragraph which stated that
those British Esperantists who desired to acquire an indisputable
proof of their thorough knowledge of our auxxiliary language must
apply to the _French Society for the Propagation of Esperanto_, in
order to obtain its well-known "Atesto pri Kapableco." Although we
all greatly appreciate the fraternal spirit of our French friends, we
nevertheless hope that ere long we shall be able to organize
examinations for a British Certificate on similar lines. In reply to
the kind suggestion of our Editor, I will briefly treat of this
matter, in the hope that the advice of a pioneer may possibly be a
help to future candidates.

Of course, the aspirant must first possess a good general knowledge
of the elementary principles of the language before he begins the
special preparation for the examination. Should he be so fortunate as
to understand French thoroughly, let him elect to undergo the test in
French; but only an adept should attempt this. If, however, like
myself, he should know only his own national language, he will not be
able to enjoy the help of such valuable text-books as _La Commentaire
sur la Grammaire Esperanto_ and _La Texte Synthetique._

Personally I have found that the _Esperanta Sintakso_, by Dr. Paul
Fruictier, is almost essential, and I recommend it strongly. If the
student can work with a friend so much the better. I owe much to the
suggestions and advice of a well-informed friend, with whom I often
correspond.

Having concluded his preparation, the student must write to _M. E.
Breon_, 6, _Rue du Levant, Vincennes, near Paris_, stating whether he
purp