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First words in Basque

Kaixo! Zer moduz?, Hi! How are you?

É-goon on / ka-I-sho - zer MO-doos

Egun on (Good morning) / Arratsalde on (Good afternoon)

Formal greeting

Did you know? Euskera is the great mystery of European linguistics: no other known language in the world is related to it. Linguists believe it was spoken before the arrival of the Indo-Europeans in Europe, it may be more than 5,000 years old. During the Franco dictatorship, Euskera was banned from public life and severely repressed, which turned it into a symbol of Basque cultural resistance. Today Bilbao, transformed by the Guggenheim Museum in 1997, is one of Spain's most dynamic cities, and the Spanish Basque Country is the country's wealthiest region per capita.

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Your typical Basque week

2 live video classes per week, Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm (Paris time). Small groups.

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I’m not on desktop, is it mobile-friendly too?

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Yes, it works on phone and computer together 📱💻

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Basque Debutant

👋Les bases de l'euskara

⛰️Vie quotidienne

🔢Zenbakiak — Les nombres jusqu'a 20

👨‍👩‍👧Familia — La famille

🎨Koloreak — Les couleurs

📅Asteko egunak — Les jours de la semaine

👤Gorputza — Le corps humain

🐕Animaliak — Les animaux

🍞Janaria — La nourriture

🏘️Lekuak — Les lieux

👥Pertsona-izenordainak — Les pronoms personnels

✨Izan — Le verbe etre

👉Erakusleak — Les demonstratifs

❓Galdetzaileak — Les interrogatifs

🗣️Aditzak — Les verbes (manger, boire, parler)

🎯Izenondoak — Les adjectifs

⏰Denbora — Le temps

💬Esamoldeak — Expressions courantes

👨‍🏫Pertsonak — Personnes et metiers

🔑Posesiboak — Les possessifs

🔗Adberbioak eta juntagailuak — Adverbes et conjonctions

🎭Euskal kultura — Culture basque

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Grammaire et conversations

📝Verbes et ergatif

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Expression avancée

📜Proverbes et culture

📚Literatura euskaraz — Narration et poésie

🎤Bertsolaritza — Joutes poétiques improvisées

🏛️Gizartea eta politika — Société et politique

🔬Filosofia eta zientziak euskaraz

🍽️Gastronomia eta sukaldea — La cuisine et la gastronomie

🎨Artea, musika eta arkitektura

📐Gramatika aurreratua — verbes synthétiques et conjugaison

🏛️Historia eta mitologia — Histoire et mythologie

💼Ekonomia eta lan mundua — Économie et vie professionnelle

✍️Hizkuntza eta idazkera — Langue et écriture avancée

🏥Osasuna eta medikuntza — Santé et médecine

🌐Hizkuntzalaritza konparatiboa — Linguistique comparée

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What you'll learn in Basque

A curriculum designed to get you speaking Basque in the situations that actually matter to you.

01
Conversational Euskera from Bilbao and Donostia (San Sebastián)
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A language isolate: ergative grammar and agglutinative suffixes
03
Euskera batua (unified standard) vs regional dialects
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Basque culture: pelota, txakoli, pintxos and identity
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Euskera-Spanish bilingualism: navigating between the two
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Euskera for settling into the Spanish and French Basque Country

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about learning Basque

Is Euskera really unrelated to any other language?

Yes, this is an established fact among linguists. Euskera is a language isolate, no demonstrable kinship with its neighbours (Spanish, French) or with any other known language. Some theories link it to Caucasian languages or to ancient Iberian, but none have been proven. It is precisely this uniqueness that fascinates learners: every word you learn opens up a truly one-of-a-kind linguistic universe.

Is Euskera very difficult to learn?

Euskera is objectively challenging for English and French speakers. Its grammar is ergative (the subject changes form depending on whether the verb is transitive or intransitive), agglutinative (suffixes stack up) and very different from anything Indo-European. The vocabulary is entirely original. Plan on 12 to 18 months with 2 lessons per week to reach a B1 level. The good news: the alphabet is Latin and pronunciation follows consistent rules.

Why learn Euskera to live or work in the Basque Country?

The Spanish Basque Country is Spain's wealthiest region by GDP per capita. Euskera is co-official with Castilian Spanish, and proficiency in Euskera is required for many public-sector jobs as well as positions in education and regional companies. Speaking Euskera is also a powerful signal of integration into a culture that deeply values its language.

Is there a Basque community in France?

Yes. The French Basque Country (Iparralde) is home to around 300,000 people in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. Bayonne, Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz lie at the heart of this region. Euskera is taught in French ikastolas and is experiencing renewed interest. The Basque diaspora is also well established in the United States (Nevada, Idaho) and in South America.

How is Basque cuisine tied to the language?

Basque culinary culture is intimately connected to the language. 'Pintxos' (Basque tapas), 'txakoli' (the local sparkling wine), 'sidra' (cider), seafood dishes (merluza, bacalao), all these words come from Basque vocabulary. The 'txokos' (traditional all-male gastronomic societies) are social institutions unique to the Basque Country. Learning Euskera also means stepping into this deeply rooted culinary culture.

How much do Basque courses cost on Targumi?

Targumi offers 3 plans: quarterly, yearly, and lifetime access. All plans include live small-group classes with native teachers, interactive lessons, and the community. See full pricing on the pricing page.

Are the Basque courses online or in person?

100% online. Live classes happen twice a week in small groups via Google Meet. You can join from anywhere in the world. The mobile and web app stay accessible 24/7 for interactive lessons.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. Targumi offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. If you are not satisfied, just email [email protected] for a full refund.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel anytime from your profile (“My subscriptions” section) with no hidden fees. Your access stays active until the end of your paid period.

Resources

All Basque resources

Explore our free tools to progress outside of class.

Basque level test

Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes. 30-day learning plan included.

Basque survival kit

A hundred words and thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.

Basque cultural quiz

How well do you know Basque culture? Films, music, traditions.

Basque articles

Guides and articles to learn Basque.

Basque vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organized by theme.

Cultural resources

Podcasts, movies, TV shows and music to progress through immersion.

Guides & articles

Guides to learn Basque

Guide complet

Learn Basque: Complete Guide for Beginners

Discover how to learn Basque (Euskara): the mysterious pre-Indo-European language of the Basque Country, its unique grammar, essential vocabulary and vibrant culture. Complete guide.

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