The instructors have prepared a three-level program of study which emphasizes the active use of Esperanto in intercultural communication, understanding, and cooperation.

(These courses are official courses of the University of California. In the United States' system, they may be used toward an undergraduate degree. Students earn 5 credits and may take the class for a letter grade or on a pass/fail basis.)

Students who enroll in 5B should have a basic vocabulary in Esperanto, be able to carry on simple conversations (about who they are, where they live, what they do for a living, etc.) and be able to read and understand simple stories.

Students who enroll in Esperanto 5D should be able to engage in basic conversation on a variety of topics, and they should be able to read and understand the main points of most stories and magazine articles. They may struggle to find the right word or be unsure of some grammatical points, but they generally feel comfortable expressing most of their needs and ideas in Esperanto.

Students who enroll in Esperanto 12 should be able to engage in discussion on a wide range of topics and should feel comfortable reading both fiction and non-fiction. They may still make some mistakes in speaking and writing, but overall, they should be able to function in the language at a relatively high level.