Quechua

Am I dreaming or am I hearing Quechua?

CLACS is proud to offer beginner and intermediate classes in Quechua, an Andean indigenous language spoken by over 10 million people, and designated a priority language by the Department of Education. Including the variant Kichwa (or Quichwa), Quechua is the most widely spoken native american language in the Americas. Also known as runa simi ("people's language"), it is spoken in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, with the largest number of native speakers in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru.

CLACS students are able to take Quechua at no cost

If interested, please visit our Quechua Language Study page to find out more.

Quechua Outreach

CLACS understands Quechua as a vibrant local and regional Latin American language. Quechua @ NYU promotes outreach activities with Quechua- and Kichwa-speaking communities throughout NYC.

Quechua Language Podcasts

Rimasun

Rimasun is a free audio series created by CLACS students that features interviews with native Quechua- and Kichwa-speakers, and shows the diversity of NYC’s Andean-origin communities.

Quechua Night

Quechua Night is a monthly gathering celebrating Quechua language, Andean cultures, and provides opportunities to learn and use Quechua, although non-Quechua speakers are welcome to attend.

This student & alumni organization plans events and programs related to Quechua language and culture; and serves as a liaison between CLACS and local communities.