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Basque · Euskara

Directory 19 checked resources . A short orientation and a solid starting list.

About Basque

Language family
Language isolate
Where it's spoken
Basque Country (Spain/France)
Speakers
roughly 750 thousand speakers

Basque (euskara) is a language isolate spoken on both sides of the western Pyrenees. Grammar is ergative and unlike neighboring Romance languages, so expect a slower first month. HABE and Duolingo cover early structure; EITB television and Berria newspaper build listening and reading stamina.

How to start

  1. Pick one free course (or free-with-upgrades) below and finish a short beginner unit before hopping apps.
  2. Bookmark one dictionary or grammar reference and look up every unknown word for a week.
  3. Add 10–15 minutes of native listening or learner video most days — news, radio, or a teaching channel.
  4. Drill vocabulary with First 500 words.
  5. When ready, use a tutor marketplace listing below for short speaking sessions.
First 500 words
All course free listening reading reference tutoring course paid youtube channel
Resource Type Levels Cost Verified
Ikasten course free A1-B1 free 2026-07-23
Duolingo Basque course free A1-A2 freemium 2026-07-23
HABE / Basque courses course free A1-B2 free 2026-07-23
Anki Shared Basque decks course free A1-B1 free 2026-07-23

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