Learn Nahuatl: Language of the Aztecs and Modern Nahuas

This book is really well done. There are a lot of self-published language learning materials out there, and and they can be rather hit and miss, this book is a really good introduction to Nahuatl as it is spoken in Huasteca. In certain vocabulary lists, the author also gives versions and other dialects such as Central and in Classical Nahuatl. The author gives straightforward explanations of grammar items, also sneaking in a few somewhat more technical items, but never in a way that is off-putting or solely for an expert linguist. The section on pronunciation as well done, and the explanations of present, past, and future tenses are simply put an easy to understand. There are ample example sentences as well as exercises answer keys. The author also includes some online references in the back of the book so that readers can access audio examples, although they are independent sites and not connected to the book. It’s great to find an accessible, affordable on Nahuatl for one of the modern spoken dialects.

I must admit, I still have much to cover from the book, but I am very happy with my purchase. The explanations are kept simple (in a few cases too much), and the the point with examples and practices all over the material. What I particularly like is that beside the Huasteca the author often provides examples from the classical Nahuatl. A definate MUST if you want to start getting familiar with the language.

I'm using this book to learn about and connect with my ancestors and this book is very well written and it explains how to speak Nahuatl effectively.

Easily instructs Modern Nahuatl, mostly in Huastecan, but also in Central. Plenty of examples and test-yourself quizzes, with answers at the back of the book. Written with the input and advice of the Professors and native speakers at the University of Zacatecas and in the Huasteca itself. A good introduction for anyone considering a formal modern Nahuatl class at Yale or IDIEZ (University of Zacatecas). The dictionary could be better: otherwise; this book is great.

Great book , first pages really informative easy to understand how to prenonciate and straight forward. It gives short intro to learning Naughtl. Definitely recommend if trying to learn.

Bought as a gift, waiting for them to open it. I bought a used version and it was in good condition. Book was actually helpful with sounding out the words 👍

It’s a great practice book for beginning from scratch

Great book for the beginner nahuatl speakers out there cualli cualli!

El libro de texto es un libro introductorio pero abarca muchos de los temas esenciales del náhuatl de la Huasteca. Me ha servido mucho pues me ha despejado muchas dudas gracias a las claras explicaciones. Además incluye comentarios sobre otras variantes del náhuatl. Hay respuestas para cada uno de los ejercicios y tablas que ayudarán al principiante a ubicar visualmente la construcción de palabras. Tardó un poco en llegar a México pero estoy contento. También es importante considerar que la ortografía no ha sido estandarizada todavía, por lo que la que se usa en esta obra es diferente a la ortografía de otras obras.

This book is brilliant it’s very interactive and in depth with explanations. I have been searching for a way to learn the language and it was hard but this book helps so much. Deffo recommend it’s worth its price !!

I’ve learned more nauatl from the six pages I’ve read than I’ve learned Spanish from actually living with my in-laws

A great source to learn Nahuatl. It is very well organized and easy to follow.

Ein tolles Buch für jeden, der sich (als Laie) für präkolumbianische Sprachen interessiert