You're in the right place...

► if you're a language learner + specifically interested in Basque
► if you're an immigrant or know someone who is and would like to be a guest on the podcast


You're in the right place...

► if you're a language learner + specifically interested in Basque
► if you're an immigrant or know someone who is, or you're you want to learn about


You're in the
right place...

► if you're a language learner + specifically interested in Basque
► if you're an immigrant or know someone who is, or you're you want to learn about

How you can Learn or Work with Esther

you're ready to begin learning Basque

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First, do any of these sound like you?

  • You want to learn Basque, but there are limited resources in English
  • You want to learn at your own pace from home
  • You feel too old to learn a new language (and the idea of learning vocabulary and grammar rules makes you want to hide under the covers)
  • You've heard Basque is too hard to learn

If so, you're in the right place!

You want to learn Basque & talk to family or friends

You’re an Expat, you have Basque roots or you simply love languages & Basque is next on your list. 

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And you wish you could start a conversation with people in Basque, that you could go order something at the local bar and simply talk about what you like & dislike to eat or drink!

Esther in the Classroom

The only problem is...

  • You’re not sure where to start since the resources you’ve found are in Spanish or French.
  • You have some books for self-study, but you’re feeling totally overwhelmed and worried about learning the grammar on your own.
  • You want to study at your own pace from home, but with access to an actual teacher.

You wish someone would create Basque courses with English explanations to grammar long-forgotten that actually is easy to understand (and be there to answer your questions) so that you could try practicing what you learn.

Imagine that you start learning Basque today from the comfort of your own home, with short lessons and explanations in a language you can understand.

  • What will it feel like when you're able to say, "I'm learning Basque ?"
  • How will it feel when you can greet locals or practice Basque with a family member?
  • Imagine being able to understand the Basque culture through the lens of a new Basque learner, Euskaldun berri.
  • What will be possible for you when you're able to communicate in Basque?
Follow your dreams! Esther in Lima, Peru for 2020 PanAmerican Games

That's exactly why I'm creating digital Basque courses...

The mockup of the Basque Mini-Course, an introductory course.

…to provide resources and access to a teacher that will help you learn one of the world’s most mysterious languages without losing your mind on where to begin.

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"I have had the pleasure of taking 3 plus years of Basque lessons from Esther Ciganda via Zoom. She is a very gifted language teacher. Her methodology is fun and engaging. Her love for our language and culture is unmistakable. It is without question or reservation that I recommend her for your journey in learning Euskera."
Student Dr. Mikel Uro from Sacramento, California
Dr. Mikel Uro
Sacramento, CA

Before courses from BASQUE in Languages

  • Spending too much time googling for resources to use.
  • Bought some books, but not understanding the grammar.
  • No time to attend classes if offered in your area.

After courses from BASQUE in Languages

  • Able to complete the lessons on your own time.
  • Have a variety of resources available from vocabulary lists, to video or audio for on the go listening.
  • Confidence in attempting to use the language with locals or family.
"Esther was very patient and thorough in her teaching. This was combined with a good lesson structure and excellent material. She made sure to also expose us to the culture, traditions, and song. Esther created a really relaxed environment, where speaking Euskera did not feel scary at all, and she was always happy to discuss anything and everything! She is a natural teacher!"
Janine drew this pic of her father's home in his home town of Osses, France
Janine Marticorena
Rocklin, CA

When you enroll in any of these courses and start working with me, you'll...

  • Start learning Basque in a way that the lessons will be short, with easy to understand explanations & access to me
  • Have all the materials ready for you to begin from home so you can get started right away and at your own pace
  • Be able to practice with others in our private Facebook group to help you start using Basque right away to gain the confidence you'll need to connect with people in your community or with others who share they same Basque roots.
I'm ready to get started

Here's what you'll do:

Vocabulary for Day 1 of fhe Basque it Up email course

Learn Vocab, Verbs & Grammar

Take a look a the vocabulary sheets, download & print or use the digital versions so that you can take the words and make notecards, create sets on Quizlet or re-write them in a notebook.

Basque It Up Email Course

Watch the videos as you go or listen to the audio on the go

Going over your vocab first will get you ready so that you can follow the video along and listen to explanations and useful pronunciation.

Practice Time

You’ve looked over the new words, you made a plan on how to study every thing, you’ve watched or listen to the explanations so now it’s time for you to head to our private Facebook Group and practice what you’re learning.  

Hitzak: Taken at Perurena's Museum in Leitza, Navarra

Here's how I'll support you:

  • A Facebook Group that I’m personally in every weekday to provide challenges to practice what you’re learning, give you personalized feedback, and answer questions.
  • Handouts/PDFs, videos, and audio for each lesson so you have resources to use in your language journey.

Everything below here will be finished in the near future...

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Here's how it works--

1. Choose a payment option

Pay in full for the most savings, or be billed monthly. Once you choose your payment plan you’ll be redirected to the secure checkout page. You can pay with your credit card or Paypal.

2. Check your email for all the details.

Pay in full for the most savings, or be billed monthly. Once you choose your payment plan you’ll be redirected to the secure checkout page. You can pay your credit card or Paypal.

3. Log in and get started.

Watch the lessons and do the work. You can move at your own pace (you’re never behind) but you’ll also get a weekly email from me introducing each module so you always know what to do next!

Frequently Asked Questions--Coming Soon

Heck yeah!  That is my main goal to take you, the beginner student,  and get you using the language.

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Have a question I didn’t answer here? Email me at kaixo@basquewithesther.com

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This is for you if...

  • You're an Expat living in the Basque region and want to learn Basque to make more connections in your community.
  • You have Basque roots and want to learn this unique isolate language from home.
  • You love languages and want to learn Basque.
  • You're ready to put perfection aside and start taking focused action to learn a new language.
  • You're willing to make and learn from mistakes - because you have help to support you.
  • You're in it for the long haul, willing to take time to practice and study the vocabulary & grammar so you learn the language at your pace and ask for help instead of quitting when it feels hard.

This is not for you if...

  • You're an Intermediate or Advanced Basque Speaker
  • You want to attend live Daily classes.
  • You don't like languages.
  • You get frustrated and give up the moment you hit something hard to grasp & understand.
  • You’re looking for overnight success or instant results. Remember. how long did it take you to start talking your first language as a child?
  • You know you won't make the time, and you’re not committed to taking consistent action to learn the language.
  • You're not willing to ask for help when you feel stuck or get overwhelmed.
I'm in! Let's do this!

Why I'm Creating the Basque Courses

Hi, I’m Esther, and I created Basque in Languages school because I want to create courses that you need to learn Basque to 

You can tell a shorter version of your Transformational story from your About Page here as well, relating to the results this thing will help your clients get.

That’s what I’ll help you do inside my program.

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You can do this even if...

you don't live in the Basque region

You’ll be able to access the courses from anywhere. So, the hardest part is you have to be disciplined to set up a daily schedule to work on your studies.

you think it's too hard

I have 22+ years of language teaching experience. I try to make lessons that are easy to understand and follow.  Just remember we all learn differently stop comparing to other learners and just worry about you.  

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Explain why they can do it even if they have this limiting belief.

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At this point I've given you all the information I have to help you decide if learning Basque with me is the right next step for you.

If you’re still on the fence, just send me an email at kaixo@basquewithesther.com and let me know what’s holding you back and I’ll let you know if I think you’re a good fit or not since learning Basque or languages isn’t right for everyone.

I can’t wait to help you start learning Basque!

If you haven’t started learning yet, take my Intro Mini-Basque Course.
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