Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. The lessons start from the very beginning and are designed for complete beginners. No prior experience is needed.

Absolutely. Every lesson is designed to be approachable and encouraging. We focus on building confidence step by step.

We start with Runa Shimi (Quechua) and add languages in partnership with communities. Visit the Languages page to see what is available today and what is coming.

Yes. Our core lessons are free and always will be. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to connect with indigenous languages and cultures.

Yes. You can download lesson packs and learn anywhere without an internet connection. This is especially important for communities with limited connectivity.

Yes. Sapimanta works in your browser and as an app, and you can download lesson packs to learn without a connection — important for communities with limited connectivity.

All lessons are created in collaboration with native speakers, elders, and bilingual educators from the community. We never create content without community involvement.

Every lesson is created and reviewed with native speakers, elders, and educators from the community. Contributors keep ownership and attribution of what they share, and we never publish cultural content without community involvement.