Swahili as a Second Language; English as a Second Language

From 9.97 £ /h

My Swahili and English classes are customized to every student's needs. This is to prevent wasting time and money on those who know more than the second language basics.
Beginner level involves learning the basics: alphabets and phonetics, pronunciation of vowels and consonants, greetings, family members, numbers, days of the week, months of the year, demonstratives, personal pronouns, basic nouns, short dialogue, work-related lexicon, travel-related lexicon, hotel-related lexicon and other social -related lexicon.
The intermediate level involves advancing the basics of grammar (Swahili/English) specific to parts of speech. Conversational lessons focus on topics related to the student's work, family, or social environment. The same applies to the advanced levels.
At the end of my lessons, you earn a Second Language certificate ascertaining the level you have managed to achieve as assessed by me.

Extra information

Be ready to have fun and learn very quickly.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Nairobi, Kenya

Online from Kenya

About Me

Teaching for me is not training alone, but I take it as a vocation. I have taught people of all ages from young children to old adults successfully because of my interpersonal approach of teaching. Such allows me and my learners to engage and fulfill the requisite teaching and learning objectives. I am patient, especially with those learning English from non-English speaking countries and those learning Swahili from non-Swahili speaking countries. My objective is to ensure that by the end of every lesson, something new has been learned and can be applied in the real-world, not just for passing exams. I have taught people from Yemen, Somalia, Burkina Faso, Sudan, China, Hong Kong and the Democratic Republic of Congo successfully, and I am proud that they can communicate (orally and written) without any trouble.
Hire me and let’s develop your English and Swahili gradually. I believe is slow but sure for the steadiness of your language learning.
See you soon!!!

Education

English A Grade from Kirinyaga Junior Academy
Swahili A Grade from Kirinyaga Junior Academy
A Grades for Kiswahili and English from Moi Girls High School-Eldoret
Bachelor of Arts (Film Technology) from Kenyatta University

Experience / Qualifications

I have a World TESOL Academy TEFL Certificate
I am also an English as a Second Language Teacher at the Language School in Kilimani-Kenya.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Swahili

Skills

Public speaking

Writing

Grammar

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

At student's home

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Tue

Wed

Thu

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Sun

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08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Frank

5.0

(2)

French Lessons - From Basics to Advanced is the right course for you if you are a complete beginner or want to make a fresh start. It is an immersive course which will help you to understand, read, and speak most of the French you will need on holiday or a business trip.

The first ten units introduce you to the basic structures and grammatical points you 'll need in everyday situations. Units 1-10 should be taken in order, as each builds on the previous one.

Units 11-19 deal with everyday situations such as shopping, eating, booking a room, traveling, and give you the opportunity to put into practice the language you've acquired in the first part.

Dennis

5.0

(2)

Jambo, karibu sana!
Do you want to improve your Swahili speaking and comprehension skills? I am a native Swahili speaker. I am also experienced in tutoring for school and college students. I can customize the lessons based on the students' requirements.

I am used to working with people of different ages. I believe in segmentation, visualization of progress, objective results and practice.

Beyond these general lines, there is no rule or magic method. Some things work with some students and not with others. Adapting to needs is the goal of private lessons. So I will do my best to find what motivates and helps my students.

I speak Spanish at an intermediate level, which is improving every day.

Jackie

5.0

(2)

KIswahili is growing so fast as many people now want to learn the language both fo professional and personal needs.

It is now an official language in several African countries, So whether you are travelling for leisure/Tourism, business its an intergral communication language.

Elvis

5.0

(2)

Am a Kiswahili teacher with more than 5 years experience in teaching Swahili. Kiswahili is a language like any other foreign language which is used mostly in Africa, its a language that most tourists desire to know as a form of communication more especially when they visit East Africa especially Kenya and Tanzania. Kindly if you want to learn this language feel free to join my class whether as a beginner ,intermediary or advanced .

Miss

5.0

(2)

For Math, as a learner you'll equip yourself with the right formulae to get your way around the numbers

For grammar and literature, at the end of every lesson, you'll have acquired new vocabulary and polished your language, both in speech and written.

Francis

5.0

(2)

Hello! I am Francis, from Kenya. I am a native Swahili speaker and cannot wait to meet you 🙂! Have a look at the information below and if you have any questions do not hesitate to message me. See you soon.
★ Swahili conversation specialist
★I am available to teach Swahili in a way that makes it simple to learn and remember.
★ I am patient with my students as I understand the challenges of learning a new language
★ I will teach you based on your area of interest
★My aim is to enable you to learn in the shortest time possible, and acquire all the knowledge you need to communicate sufficiently.
★I am reliable and friendly

I am available to teach and answer any questions you may have. My aim is to ensure that you understand, speak and write Swahili. I will ensure that I cater to your needs, if you are a beginner, a student, or would like to learn Swahili for business and travelling, I am happy and excited to teach you and make sure that you become a fluent Swahili Speaker. I will teach you reading, writing and speaking Swahili. You will learn conversation through conversation practice, pronunciation, basic introduction, tenses and important vocabulary.
I will be happy to speak with you before booking to get an understanding of your individual needs, so that I can provide lessons catering to your specific needs.
I have experience teaching conversational Swahili and my qualifications in teaching different types of people will make you have fun and be comfortable learning with me.
I am looking forward to seeing you in class soon

If you need to cancel a class, please let the teacher know and cancel the class 12 hours before it's start time

Lucy

5.0

(2)

I specialize in teaching math and English for the 8-4-4 and CBC curriculum as well as exam preparation. My goal is to enable learners to improve in their ability to understand and use the four skills in English: listening and speaking, grammar, reading, and writing. and also numbers, measurement, geometry, data handling and algebra in mathematics

Shirleen

5.0

(2)

I offer specialized Spanish, French and Portuguese lessons for beginner and intermediate levels, which are levels A1-B2 in accordance to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).In addition to that I also prepare students for the IGCSE exams in the same.
For English and Swahili I take students on beginner through to advanced lessons i.e A1-C2 levels.

Janet

5.0

(2)

English is a language widely spoken around the world. It may seem like a very easy subject, but many students and even adults fail to understand the fundamentals of this language. This is where I come in: I'll help you to understand and become better at reading, writing and listening skills by the time we are done with our sessions.
My drive is to see people communicating effectively and efficiently with so much confidence and not feeling timid.

Maryclaire

5.0

(2)

swahili is becoming a global language and many people are embracing it. it makes you interact with not only locals from African countries but a good number of people all over the world.
swahili greetings will make you interact with people effectively and easily making it easier for you to fit in.

Peter

5.0

(2)

I specialize in tutoring foreigners on basic English and Kiswahili. My students will learn basic Kiswahili and English that include grammar. I have 22 year teaching experience. My goal is to get the students challenged in order to learn just the basic concepts in the two subject areas

Faith

5.0

(2)

In ESL class, we will focus on building foundational English skills through fun and engaging activities. Each lesson will include interactive exercises to improve listening, speaking, and comprehension. We will use songs, pictures, gestures, and repetition to help them understand new words and concepts. Our topics will cover essential vocabulary, such as the alphabet, colors, fruits, and simple phrases, to build confidence in using English naturally. The lessons are designed to be enjoyable and effective, encouraging participation and progress in a supportive learning environment.

Beatrice

5.0

(2)

Habari yako? Karibu kwenye darasa hili la Kiswahili.
This is not your ordinary class. It's a fun and interactive space where language comes to life, no matter your age and level. If you are excited to learn Kiswahili you are in the right place. Every session is full of energy, culture and a supportive teacher.
WHAT TO EXPECT;
.Real life learning
. Joyful, creative and engaging lessons
.A safe space to make mistakes and grow
Asante!

Patrick

5.0

(2)

Kiswahili is a living language of connection, culture, and opportunity. Spoken by over 200 million people, it opens doors across East Africa and beyond.

In this class, you’ll learn practical Kiswahili for real-life communication—greetings, conversations, storytelling, and cultural expressions—while gaining insight into the rich traditions behind the words.

By the end, you’ll speak with confidence, understand the culture, and connect with Kiswahili speakers worldwide.

Wycky

5.0

(2)

I will help high school students in their course work and prepare for their national examination. I also help adult beginners to be able to speak, write and write in Kiswahili. I can also help in translation for visitors who can speak and understand English.