The bilingual model of F.H. Donckemann from 1826

This article highlights the relationship between Neo-Latin Philology and Esperantology. Both these disciplines focus on a language that is non-native, international, used in many different contexts. The benefit of for Esperantology can be expressed through saying historia magistra vitae (history life’s teacher), while, vice versa, fulfill its role relation to it functions according modified version this saying—namely, vita interpres historiae (life history’s interpreter). More specifically, deals with tract entitled Commentatio de hodierno linguae Latinae usu litteris doctrinisque tradendis (A Commentary Use Latin Language Scholarship Education) which was written by F. H.L. Donckermann 1826. In it, author considers advantages disadvantiges use vernacular languages education science, he comes conclusion common international language, him Latin, necessary. Finally, proposes bilingual, Latin-vernacular model, while at same time discussing means model could continually maintained. ideas proposals correspond admirably later development within Esperanto community.