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First words in Quechua

Imaynallan kashanki?, How are you doing?

al-LI-an-chu / ee-may-NAL-lan ka-SHAN-kee

Allianchu, Hello / How are you?

Formal greeting

Did you know? Quechua has a unique philosophical feature: time is conceived in reverse, the past ('ñawpa') is in front of you because you can see it, and the future ('qhipa') is behind because it is unknown. This worldview permeates the entire language. 'Pachamama' (Mother Earth) is the central concept of the Quechua cosmovision, not a distant deity but a living, nourishing presence. Quechua has also given dozens of words to Spanish and indirectly to English: condor, llama, puma, quinoa, cocaine, and chocolate (via Nahuatl) all come from Quechua or neighboring Andean languages.

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Your typical Quechua week

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

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Progress in Quechua between classes, at your own pace

Interactive lessons with native audio, vocabulary, dialogues and quizzes. Everything you need to reinforce your skills between live sessions.

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

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Your Quechua curriculum

Exactly what you'll find inside the platform: 37 modules, 0+ structured lessons, quizzes and exercises.

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Quechua Débutant

👋Les bases du quechua

🏔️Chiffres et nature

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Ayllu — La famille

🫀Ukhu — Le corps

🌽Mikhuna — La nourriture

🥛Upyana — Les boissons

🦙Uywakuna — Les animaux

🌈Llimphi — Les couleurs

📅P'unchaykuna — Jours et temps

🗣️Hatun ruwaykuna — Verbes essentiels

🗨️Aswan ruwaykuna — Plus de verbes

❓Tapukuykuna — Les questions

✅Arí y Mana — Oui, non, évidentialité

🔀Kapuq suffixes — Suffixes possessifs

📝Imayna kasqan — Adjectifs

🔢Yupaykuna — Nombres 11-100

🌦️Pacha — Météo et nature

👤Sutikuna — Pronoms personnels

✉️Napaykuy — Salutations avancées

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Grammaire et vie andine

📝Suffixes et agglutination

🏔️Nature andine et cosmologie

🌄Cosmologie et littérature andine

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Sagesse inca avancée

✍️Poésie quechua moderne — Arguedas

📰Presse et médias quechuas

🏛️Empire inca — Tawantinsuyu

⚔️Conquête et résistance — Atawallpa et Manco Inca

🌎Bilinguisme officiel andin

🌿Pachamama, ayni, ayllu — Cosmovision andine

🌾Sciences andines — terrasses, quinoa, lamas

🎵Musique andine — huayno, sicus, harawi

🔬Linguistique quechua/aymara comparée

✍️Registres soutenus et écriture créative

🏆Synthèse C2 — Runasimi maîtrisé

The method

Our method for learning Quechua

Step 01

Quick level test

Assess your current knowledge in 5 minutes

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Structured modules

Progressive learning path with native audio and exercises

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2 sessions per week with your native teacher

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What makes us different for Quechua

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The curriculum

What you'll learn in Quechua

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

01
Cusco Quechua: the reference dialect for Machu Picchu and Cusco
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Agglutinative grammar: logical suffixes, no articles, no gender
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Quechua for responsible tourism in Peru and Bolivia
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Inca culture: Pachamama, Inti, Andean cosmovision
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Quechua for working with indigenous Andean communities
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Connections with Aymara and other Andean languages

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about learning Quechua

Is Quechua hard to learn for an English speaker?

Quechua is agglutinative, you add suffixes to a root word to change meaning and grammatical function. There is no grammatical gender, no definite articles, and conjugation is regular. What surprises learners: the word order (SOV, subject-object-verb) and the logic of suffixes. With a native teacher who explains the logic, many learners find the grammar more intuitive than they feared.

Which Quechua dialect should I learn first?

Cusco Quechua (from Cusco, Peru) is the most widely taught and documented, it's the academic reference dialect, the one used in Peruvian school curricula and the closest to the classical Quechua of the Incas. If your goal is Bolivia, Bolivian Quechua (from Cochabamba) is preferable. The two are about 80% mutually intelligible. Most of our teachers come from Cusco and Peru.

Is Quechua useful for traveling in Peru?

Absolutely. In the regions of Cusco, Puno, Ayacucho and the Andes in general, many elderly people and rural communities speak more Quechua than Spanish. Even a few phrases of Quechua completely transform the welcome you receive. In Pisac, Chinchero or on Andean markets, speaking Quechua gives you access to a dimension of Peruvian culture that's totally inaccessible to the average tourist.

Is Quechua endangered?

No, quite the opposite of what people often believe. Quechua is recognized as a co-official language in Peru (alongside Spanish) and Bolivia. Revitalization programs exist at the school level. In Peru, more than 3.7 million people speak it as a native language. The younger Andean generation is showing renewed interest in its linguistic roots. There's even rap and contemporary music in Quechua.

Can I learn Quechua to work in development or humanitarian aid?

Yes, it's one of the main motivations of our learners. NGOs, cooperation programs, anthropology researchers and social workers learn Quechua to work with Andean communities in Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador. Mastering Quechua is a decisive advantage for any development project in the Andes.

How much do Quechua 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 Quechua 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 Quechua resources

Explore our free tools to progress outside of class.

Quechua level test

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

Quechua survival kit

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

Quechua cultural quiz

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

Quechua articles

Guides and articles to learn Quechua.

Quechua vocabulary

Essential words and phrases organized by theme.

Cultural resources

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

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Guides & articles

Guides to learn Quechua

Language Guide

How to Say Hello in Quechua: Greetings in the Language of the Inca Empire

Learn to greet in Quechua! Master napaykullayki, allillanchu, and essential Andean expressions with pronunciation, cultural context, and the living legacy of the Inca language.

Learn Quechua: A Complete Guide for Beginners

Everything you need to start learning Quechua, the language of the Incas. Grammar, vocabulary, Andean culture, dialects, and practical tips for beginners.

14 min read→Complete Guide

Learn Quechua: Complete Beginners Guide

Discover how to learn Quechua: language of the Incas, agglutinative grammar, essential phrases and Andean culture. Complete guide with pronunciation for beginners.

18 min read→

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“Been on Targumi for 3 months. The small group format is exactly what I needed. My teacher takes time to correct accent, it's precious. Made more progress in 3 months than in 2 years of regular apps.”

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“What sold me is you actually speak from class one. No 10 hours of theory before opening your mouth. And the platform between classes is well-built, I revise on the morning commute.”

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“Honestly I had doubts at first because I'd tried plenty of methods without sticking. This is different, the teacher knows their stuff, adapts to your level, and we have fun on top of it. 6 months in and still motivated.”

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“Really good experience overall, the rhythm between live classes and independent practice is well-balanced. Small note: the mobile app lags sometimes, but the teaching content is well worth the price.”

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“The thing that makes a real difference compared to other platforms: teachers are native and trained. You feel it, especially on accent and everyday expressions you don't learn in textbooks.”

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