Whether you speak English or Spanish, with this book you now have the wonderful opportunity to learn Quechua. Quechua is a language that has been spoken in the Americas long before Spanish or English were implemented. Quechua was the official language of the Inca Empire. With your curiosity and desire to learn Quechua, you are doing your part in helping to preserve this beautiful language. Quechua is a primarily a spoken language, so immerse yourself in it and say it with me: JAKU RIPUNA! • Let's Go! • ¡Vámonos!