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Quechua · Runasimi

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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.

Related languages: Aymara

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. When ready, use a tutor marketplace listing below for short speaking sessions.
All reference course free listening course paid tutoring reading youtube channel
Resource Type Levels Cost Verified
Memrise Quechua course paid A1-B1 freemium 2026-07-23

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