I am a native English speaker and recently started learning Esperanto a few weeks ago. I was inspired by a TED Talk that explained how Esperanto is an excellent first choice for those interested in acquiring multiple languages.
Due to its relative simplicity, learning Esperanto effectively prepares your brain for learning additional languages, making the process quicker and smoother.
So how many here speak different languages and what are they?
That seems more like a teaching methodology problem than a target language problem. Honestly, I don’t know where you are, but the way English is taught in schools in many regions is terrible, so that doesn’t tell you too much about the relative merits of learning Esperanto.
But hey, if you got it out of your system that’s good for you. I don’t begrudge anybody learning a language, even if it’s a made up one. I just wouldn’t want to support the idea that monolinguals should go out of their way to tackle conlangs, or Esperanto specifically. Go learn something you’re curious and motivated about.
Yes, you’re right that it’s a methodology problem (I’m in France), and even more right when you say that motivation is the key. It’s easier to learn a harder language if you’re motivated than an easier one but without motivation.
However, because of its regularity, Esperanto is objectively easier than all natural languages. And it’s a thing to take into account.