How to learn Euskara through the Internet

The Basque Government has set up a program called BOGA. Anyone can complete the course by following level 1 to 5 through the Internet.

For this purpose you have to register in any of the Basque associations in Euskal Herria or of the diaspora. After registering you will receive 4 cds for each level, all of them indispensable to complete the course.

The Euskaltegi Municipal de Santurtzi created in 1982 has two objectives, to teach Basque and to alphabetize adults in this language. For these purpose there are courses on-line.

They consist of 3 levels. It is necessary to complete the first level to be able to carry out basic dialogue, the second to comprehend dialogues and narration and the third to embrace all the richness of Basque. Courses can be followed at you own rhythm and with the advice of a tutor.

El , Reno posee también ha desarrollado métodos para el aprendizaje del euskara en Internet. Los mismos, de nivel I y II, brindan una base para desenvolverse en la lengua tanto de manera escrita como oral.

The Nevada University Basque Studies Center Reno has also developed methods for the learning of Basque through Internet.

The University of Deusto, together with elcorreodigital has divided them into 3 levels. Egun on, for beginners. Eguerdi on and Arrast on for advanced students.

LinguaShop.com offers software to learn Basque grammar. It is available for free from their website. It also has other options related to vocabulary and pronunciation.

There are other options for those who have a basic level of Basque and want to increase their vocabulary. They generally consist of dictionary or key word list downloads.

For tourists and people interested on a quick Basque language guide mailxmail.com is recommended. The course is quick and allows the person to learn the most common phrases and their correct pronunciation.

There are also courses dedicated to dialects, especially Guipuzcoan and Biscayan. Lessons are divided in 39 sections. The course can be started only once the dialect dictionary has been downloaded.

For students speaking French, gaztelua and anseo are Basque learning options on-line. The user may access 19 free courses . The course requires no previous knowledge of Basque.