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Ricardo
Quechua
Spanish
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From Ecuador

Living in Ambato, Ecuador

Teacher, translator and interpreter with 15 years of experience. ¡Hola, soy Ricardo! 🌿📚 As a Quichua teacher, translator, and interpreter with 15+ years of experience, I specialize in helping students master Ecuadorian Quichua dialects—like Chimborazo, Imbabura, and Cañar—while connecting deeply with Andean culture. Though my great-grandmother spoke Quechua, I rediscovered this linguistic treasure as a teen, sparking a lifelong mission to preserve our indigenous identity. Beyond grammar, I thrive on making language learning vibrant and practical: think cooking with Quichua phrases or discussing traditions under the shade of a tree. Whether you’re a heritage learner or a curious explorer, let’s turn lessons into a cultural adventure—cayacama! Although I know that learning grammar is important, I believe that what most of us want to have the ability to communicate as soon as possible in the language we are learning. So I offer you the opportunity to improve your ability to communicate in Ecuadorian Quechua and Spanish. I consider myself a patient and empathetic person willing to listen. Having lived among various indigenous communities in Ecuador has granted me a profound understanding of their ideologies and customs. As a result, I can also provide insight into the diverse customs that exist within different indigenous communities throughout Ecuador. My teaching methods can be adapted to your needs. If you wish, we can review the grammar and I can provide you with some resources to continue learning. Or if you wish, we can have conversa...
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Trial Lesson
6 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Quichua gentecuna ima shina causaj cashcata, paicunapaj shimitapish yachashunchij. Aprendamos sobre la cultura quichua y el idioma. Let's learn quichua
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Structured lessons·1
For beginners·4
Student Marco and Ellyse
Marco and Ellyse
1 Spanish lesson
Gracias Ricardo!
Charlie DeGraves
8 Quechua lessons
Ñúkaka Ricardoman yupaychani por otra clase maravillosa. Es un profe muy muy bueno y alentador, más un tipo muy amable. Que os inscribáis en una clase con él!
Charlie DeGraves
8 Quechua lessons
Otra lección increíblemente buena. He aprendido un montón y ¡tengo muchas ganas de seguir estudiando con Ricardo!
Student Adriana
Adriana
4 Quechua lessons
Un placer aprendiendo el Quichua con Ricardo!!
Charlie DeGraves
8 Quechua lessons
Yupaychani de nuevo a Ricardo por otra clase maravillosa. Es un maestro bastante alentador y amable y es tan obvio que quiere que sus alumnos aprendan.
Student Carlos Imbaquingo
Carlos Imbaquingo
15 Quechua lessons
Ricardo's classes are well-prepared and engaging, allowing me to put into practice what I’ve been learning. He uses various teaching methods, including practical examples, to help me understand complex concepts. Highly recommended!