Quechua · Runasimi
Directory 20 checked resources · Indigenous Americas. A short orientation and a solid starting list.
About Quechua
- Language family
- Quechuan
- Where it's spoken
- Andes (Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and neighbors)
- Speakers
- millions across varieties
Quechua (runasimi) covers a family of Andean languages with millions of speakers across Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and neighbors. Varieties differ enough that you should pick a regional target early. Free starters include Duolingo Quechua and community dictionaries; tutors and local radio lock pronunciation and everyday conversation.
How to start
- Pick one free course (or free-with-upgrades) below and finish a short beginner unit before hopping apps.
- Bookmark one dictionary or grammar reference and look up every unknown word for a week.
- Add 10–15 minutes of native listening or learner video most days — news, radio, or a teaching channel.
- When ready, use a tutor marketplace listing below for short speaking sessions.
| Resource | Type | Levels | Cost | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runasimi / Quechua resources hub pointers | reference | A1-B2 | free | 2026-07-23 |
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ILV / SIL Quechua materials
Check Quechua literacy materials.
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course free | A1-B1 | free | 2026-07-23 |
| Duolingo Quechua | course free | A1-A2 | freemium | 2026-07-23 |
| Omniglot Quechua | reference | A1-A2 | free | 2026-07-23 |
| Forvo Quechua | listening | A1-C2 | freemium | 2026-07-23 |
| Radio programs / Andes media pointers | listening | A2-B2 | free | 2026-07-23 |
| Anki Shared Quechua decks | course free | A1-B1 | free | 2026-07-23 |
| Memrise Quechua | course paid | A1-B1 | freemium | 2026-07-23 |
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italki Quechua tutors
Search available Quechua tutors.
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tutoring | A1-C2 | paid | 2026-07-23 |
| Peruvian Ministry / intercultural education portals | course free | A1-B1 | free | 2026-07-23 |
| Wikipedia Quechua | reading | B1-C2 | free | 2026-07-23 |
| YouTube Quechua lessons | youtube channel | A1-B1 | free | 2026-07-23 |
| Glosbe Quechua | reference | A1-C2 | free | 2026-07-23 |
| Living Tongues / documentation pointers | reference | A2-C1 | free | 2026-07-23 |
| Peace Corps / community materials (archive search) | course free | A1-A2 | free | 2026-07-23 |
| YouTube lessons — Quechua | youtube channel | A1-B1 | free | 2026-07-23 |
| Runasimi Outreach / community lessons | youtube channel | A1-B1 | free | 2026-07-23 |
| Peruvian Quechua radio pointers | listening | B1-C2 | free | 2026-07-23 |
| Bolivian bilingual education portals | course free | A1-B1 | free | 2026-07-23 |
| Quechua Academy / cultural notes | reading | B1-C2 | free | 2026-07-23 |
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