The Basque language of the Western Pyrenees region in Europe has long been considered a linguistic mystery. This carefully-paced guide to learning Basque includes 12 lessons with dialogues, vocabulary and exercises, as well as an answer key, glossaries. Accompanying MP3 audio files featuring native speakers are available for free download.

Wim Jansen is Professor Emeritus of linguistics at the University of Amsterdam. He is the author of several Basque-related books and articles, including the first Basque-Dutch dictionary. He is a co-author of Basque-English/ English-Basque Dictionary & Phrasebook, published by Hippocrene Books.