Peru Guide: Language
Learning a foreign language is difficult for everyone - but it becomes a lot easier if you do it in an efficient way. Read our guide on language schools, courses and books, language exchanges and tricks to get the language basics.
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Official languages in Peru
Spanish and indigenous languages
The official language of Peru is Spanish, but it is a multilingual nation. Peru is home to a multitude of indigenous tongues. The Political Constitution of Peru makes allowances for the nation’s various languages, stating that Quechua, Aymara and other native languages are languages of the state ‘wherever they are prominent’.
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Peruvian Spanish
Regional differences and pronunciation
The Spanish spoken in Peru is not what you might expect to hear on the Iberian peninsula, or even in other South American countries. It generally conveys differences in both pronunciation and vocabulary, and differs from region to region within the country.
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Learning Spanish in Peru
Spanish certificates, exams, and tips for expats
As Peru is officially a Spanish-speaking country, there are countless opportunities to learn the language. Peruvians are friendly and approachable people, and the low cost of living combined with the charming landscape makes Peru an appealing place to study Spanish.
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