Let's test the waters, get to know each other, or use this time for whatever questions you may have. If you have special requests for your trial lesson, don't hesitate to tell me!

In this lesson you will talk about a topic you will choose in advance, you will be provided with related vocabulary and sentence structures depending on your level, and feedback on pronunciation, intonation, and natural expressions and back channelling. Prest? Goazen ba!

Mintza Praktika (Conversation) A1 to C1

This course is for complete beginners who want to learn Euskara Batua (Standard Basque). You will focus on practical communication: introducing yourself👋, handling everyday situations🛒, and reading and understanding short texts📖.

Lessons are personalised for each student, and explanations can be given in Japanese, Catalan, German, Galician Portuguese, French, Italian, or Castilian, so you can rest assured that any questions will be clearly understood.

The full A1 level typically takes around 190 hours, but your pace can be adapted to your goals and learning style.

In this course you will learn

* To introduce yourself and others, and exchange basic personal information
* To ask and answer simple questions about daily life, family, food, and directions
* Essential vocabulary, pronunciation, and basic grammar
* How to form simple sentences, make negatives, and ask questions
* To express location and movement, and use simple auxiliary verbs

By the end of the course you will be able to

* Communicate in simple everyday situations
* Understand and use common expressions
* Participate in simple conversations
* Read short texts and write basic notes and messages

Learning Approach

Flexible & tailored: lessons adapt to your learning speed and interests.
Communicative: speaking and listening practice from day one.
Step by step: grammar and vocabulary introduced gradually, always linked to real-life use.
Cultural connection: authentic insight into Basque culture, including the seven territories and the diaspora.

Flexible, step-by-step lessons help you gradually build confidence and practical skills in Basque. Goazen! 💪🌟

A1 Poliki Poliki - First Steps in Basque | Lessons supported in English, 日本語、català, Deutsch, galego-português, italiano, français & castellano.

This course is for learners who already have some knowledge of Euskara Batua (Standard Basque) and want to expand their skills beyond the basics. You will focus on practical communication in everyday situations: describing your past and present life 🏡, talking about future plans 📅, expressing opinions and preferences 💬, and reading and understanding short texts📖.

Lessons are personalised for each student, and explanations can be given in Japanese, Catalan, German, Galician-Portuguese, French, Italian, or Castilian, so any questions will be clearly understood.

In this course you will learn

*To describe people, places, objects, and daily routines
*To talk about past experiences and future plans
*To ask for and give information in practical situations (shops, banks, travel, doctor’s office…)
*To handle simple social interactions like inviting, apologising, agreeing, and disagreeing
*To write short notes, emails, or letters
*To use a wider range of vocabulary covering family, work, hobbies, shopping, food, transport, and culture
*To connect ideas using basic linking words to show sequence, cause, and contrast

By the end of the course you will be able to

*Communicate more confidently in everyday situations
*Understand the main ideas of short conversations, messages, and announcements
*Describe your environment, work, studies, and free time in simple detail
*Talk about past events and future plans
*Express simple opinions, preferences, and feelings
*Write short personal or formal messages (invitations, requests, apologies, notes, emails)

Learning Approach

*Flexible & tailored: lessons adapt to your learning speed and interests.
*Communicative: speaking and listening practice from day one.
*Step by step: grammar and vocabulary introduced gradually, always linked to real-life use.
*Cultural connection: authentic insight into Basque life and traditions.

Flexible, step-by-step lessons help you gradually build confidence and practical skills in Basque. Goazen! 💪🌟

A2 Pausoz Pauso - Next Steps in Basque | Lessons supported in English, 日本語、català, Deutsch, galego-português, italiano, français & castellano.

This course is for learners who already have a solid foundation in Basque and want to move toward independent communication. You will practise understanding and producing longer, more detailed language in real situations: telling stories and experiences 🗣️, giving explanations and reasons 🔍, expressing feelings and opinions 🎭, and engaging with authentic texts such as articles, conversations, and short stories 📚.

The classroom language will be Basque. Explanations in other languages are only used when absolutely necessary.

In this course you will learn

* To narrate past events and describe future possibilities in more detail
* To give reasons, explanations, and justifications for your opinions
* To take part in everyday discussions
* To understand and use common idiomatic expressions and colloquial language
* To write longer, structured texts
* To manage practical tasks like phone calls, arrangements, problem-solving, and making complaints
* To connect and organise ideas clearly using a wider range of linking words and expressions

By the end of the course you will be able to

* Interact with more fluency and spontaneity in familiar contexts
* Understand the main points of clear speech, media, and texts on everyday topics
* Tell stories, describe experiences, and give detailed accounts of events
* Express and defend your opinions politely in discussions
* Write connected texts on familiar subjects
* Engage more actively with Basque culture, media, and community life

Learning Approach

* Basque first: immersion in Basque as the main classroom language.
* Flexible & tailored: lessons adapt to your goals and preferred learning style.
* Communicative: focus on real interaction, speaking and listening in every class.
* Step by step: grammar, vocabulary, and skills built up systematically and practised in context.
* Cultural connection: explore Basque traditions, songs, stories, and contemporary issues.

Goazen aurrera! 🚀🌿

B1 Ari Ari - Further Steps in Basque

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Hi there! My name is Gorka and I teach Basque and English on italki. I'm looking forward to talking to you about your language learning goals. Schedule a lesson with me today! Visit my profile here: https://www.italki.com/teacher/3261213 Hi! I'm Gorka, a CELTA-certified teacher with over 16 years of experience. Born in Bilbao, I’ve lived across Europe, Southern Africa, and Japan, where I mostly teach English, but I also love helping people discover  or reconnect with  Basque. 

Whether you want to start poliki-poliki, finally get your head around nor-nori-nork, or polish your English for a business transfer or study abroad programme, I’ll tailor our lessons to your goals and pace.

Let’s have a chinwag and find what works best for you!,As a teacher I'm patient, gentle, and fun... or so I've been told!,My lessons are flexible and relaxed. I believe the journey is important, although I understand that you will have your own goals and I will definitely adapt to them.

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