What words, phrases, or noises are appropriate for backchanneling in Esperanto?

Question

Backchanneling is the feedback that listeners give to show that they are listening.

Answer 1

This is often a culture-dependent question because often people make "listening noises" without even thinking about it. You will find this the case even with very fluent speakers. A few ideas to get you started:

• jes
• bone
• daŭrigu
• mi aŭdas
• interese
• kaj poste?
• ĉu?
• vere?

If you find your speaking partner reacting in unexpected ways to certain phrases, use another phrase. Even "mmm" and "uh huh" will work.