A native of Spain’s Basque country, Nere Lete has taught Basque and Spanish at Boise
State University since 1993. She holds an M.F.A. from the University of Iowa with a
thesis entitled "Basque in Translation", and a B.A. in Basque Philology from
the University of Deusto in Spain. In addition to teaching, Ms. Lete has served as an
interpreter for Basque government representatives and as a freelance translator assisting
Basque organizations in Boise, including the Oinkari Basque Dancers, Jaialdi organizers,
the Basque Museum and Cultural Center, and the Biotzetik Basque Choir. She was
instrumental in securing ongoing funding from the Basque government to create the first
Ikastola, Basque Language Preschool in the United States, here in Boise, Idaho. 

Articles

Books and Translations

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Nere Lete, Trans. Two Basque Stories by Bernardo Atxaga (2009)

"Two Letters All at Once" and "When a Snake Stares at a Bird"

 

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Trans. of Foreward, English-Basque Dictionary (1990)

With over 25,000 English entries and their Basque equivalents in six major dialects, this volume...

 

Presentations

Teaching Basque and Basque Culture in English Speaking Countries: The Reno, Boise and Birmingham Experiences, University of the Basque Country, Excellence in Basque Studies Workshop (2011)
 

Teaching Basque Language in America: The Current Status of Euskara in the United States, International Conference: Euskal Herria Mugaz Gaindi (2010)
 

Basque in Translation: Two Basque Stories, Basque Museum and Cultural Center (2010)
 

Connecting with Community, Southern Idaho Conference of World Languages (2008)
 

Bridging Heritage and International Studies, International Connections (2008)

In her talk, “Bridging Heritage and International Studies,” Lete will discuss how Boise State University...