Swahili Lessons for Beginners to Advanced Learners

From 16.97 £ /h

I am a native Swahili speaker with four years of experience teaching both online and one-on-one. I specialize in assisting students of all levels to gain confidence in speaking, understanding, and applying Swahili in real-world circumstances.

My teaching style is adaptable and student-centered, with a combination of conversational practice, grammar, storytelling, and cultural insights. Every lesson is tailored to the student's specific learning objectives, whether they be for travel, business, or personal development.

I am passionate, patient, and engaging, and I am here to help you learn Swahili in an entertaining and successful manner. Tuanze safari hii pamoja! (Let’s start this journey together!)

Extra information

*Flexible lesson times to fit your schedule

*Lessons are held online (Zoom, Google Meet, or platform classroom)

*Lessons are personalized to your goals and learning style

*Open to all levels—beginners are very welcome!

Location

Online from Tanzania

About Me

Education

Education: Bachelor Degree in Human Resources Management at the Institute of Rural Development Planning.
Certificate: Certified in Swahili Teaching Lessons for Online and In-Person Instruction, with 4 years of experience.

Experience / Qualifications

experience for 4 years of teaching online and one to one lessons.
Human resources officer for 3 years experience in 2 different companies

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

The class is taught in

English

Swahili

Skills

Swahili

African studies

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Josué

5.0

(2)

I offer Social Sciences and qualitative research classes for university students in all levels. I have experience teaching and mentoring students at different levels of their academic formation. From classic social studies, to the most recent theoretical developments in Anthropology, Sociology, Political Sciences or History, I can guide you through the intricacies of social thought and research in a clear, motivated and exciting way.

Who am I?
A committed social scientist, MA and Ph.D in Anthropology, completed 4yrs post-Ph.D in political anthropology. I have conducted four different research projects, all of them focusing in southern African communities and dealing with an array of distinct topics (religious syncretism; memory and identity; local and state politics; literary practices; history making; power and authority). During my studies I have built a very consistent and broad theoretical and ethnographic knowledge, particularly, but not only, when it comes to the interdisciplinary field of African studies (a complex literature in which I feel very comfortable and able to navigate with full proficiency). I am a very experienced researcher (with more than 3 years of fieldwork experience in southern Africa), acquainted with all kinds of qualitative methods, from interviews, ritual analysis, archival work and social media research. I have much experience writing, assessing and tutoring research projects; peer-reviewing academic papers (including American Anthropology, Caderno de Estudos Africanos, among others); participating in thesis commission board; and as a university professor. Mentoring and teaching is truly my passion, and with a very consistent and mature knowledge of the literature you can expect a most precise, competent assistance.

How do I work?
* You have a specific topic to unravel: we will go to the button of it through an interdisciplinary genealogy of concepts and an attentive look to their uses in concrete situations.

* You have an ongoing/finished paper: I will proofread your paper and offer you a logic schematics of your central argument. The idea is to first pull you out of the hurricane to identify its trajectory, and then push you back at its peaceful centre, were we can polish your ideas, cleaning unnecessary digressions and adding relevant data and literature.

* You have/need a research project: I will read and comment your project in case you already have one and offer you with a schematic of the literature related with your topic so that we can identify relevant gaps in the literature. After doing that, we will consider your objectives and consider through pertinent questions for your research.

* You are writing a thesis: I will first go through your research project and cross-check with you the actual results of your research. Once we have done that, we will analyse the nature and quality of your data, the span of the literature covered, chapters you might have already written, and, of course, the issues that excites you most. The idea is to identify where your strength is and what can be done do reinforce your arguments (more research, if possible; or literature review, if necessary). All this will be done with organizational support, helping you plan and schedule your writing with confidence, grace and, most importantly, no suffering!

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.

Dembane

5.0

(2)

I am Senegalese, Professor, Linguist and Wolof language specialist. Learn and speak Wolof easily with me. I offer individual and group lessons.
My methodology is to base myself on the courses in a structural and clear way, accessible to my learners to give them quality teaching and a total understanding of the courses in a cordial and satisfying atmosphere.

Wolof is the most spoken language in Senegal, Gambia where it has been enriched by the contributions of other dialects, Arabic and French, which remains the official language. It is experiencing a cultural expansion in the country and is also present in Gambia and Mauritania.

So to facilitate your integration into Senegalese society; it is essential to go through this language because it is the vernacular although there are several beautiful local Senegalese languages but Wolof remains the most used language. this is why I propose to teach the beauty of this language which is my specialty and my mother tongue, I also teach Senegalese and Gambian culture and civilization.

Learning Wolof offers anyone who wishes to get to know Senegal, in a professional, cultural or touristic context, to establish privileged contact with its population.

My method is very simple, I start by teaching you the most common and used words and expressions. Then slowly the formation of sentences, conjugation, grammar but also you how to pronounce each word well and know their positions in the sentence.
Thanks to my very simple and effective teaching methodology, the student can manage to form sentences in Wolof very easily from our first lesson.

I teach Gambian Wolof dialect and senegalese Wolof dialect.

I also want to inform my learners that apart from online courses, I organize language visits and tours in Senegal; for those who wish to travel in order to practice and discover Senegal with special packages.

Je suis sénégalais , Professeur, Linguiste et Spécialiste de la langue wolof . Apprenez et parlez facilement le wolof avec moi. Je propose des cours individuels et collectifs.
Ma méthodologie est de me baser sur les cours de manière structurelle et claire , accessible à mes apprenants pour leurs donner un enseignement de qualité et une compréhension totale des cours dans une atmosphère cordiale et satisfaisante.

Ma méthode est très simple, je commence par vous apprendre les mots et les expressions les plus courants et les plus utilisés. Ensuite doucement la formation des phrases, la conjugaison, la grammaire mais aussi vous comment bien prononcer chaque mots et connaître leurs positions dans la phrase.
Grâce à ma méthodologie d’enseignement très simple et efficace l’élève peut parvenir à former des phrases en wolof très facilement dès notre premier cours .

Je tiens aussi à informer mes apprenants qu'en-dehors des cours en ligne, j'organise des visites linguistiques et tours au Senegal; pour ceux qui souhaitent voyager afin de pratiquer et découvrir le Sénégal avec des forfaits spéciaux.

N’HÉSITEZ PAS À RÉSERVER DIRECTEMENT UN COURS AFIN QUE JE PUISSE VOUS EXPLIQUER ET VOUS INITIEZ À LA LANGUE WOLOF.

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 .

Maryclaire

5.0

(2)

Swahili is a growing and wide spread language.It's becoming a global language and many people are now using it and speaking it. Swahili will make you interact with people effectively. Through Swahili you will learn our African culture and cuisines. You will also feel welcomed in Africa as a tourist since you will have the basic language knowledge. It also opens doors for job opportunities . Come let's learn swahili .
Your favorite Teacher Ms. Maryclare.

Mfilinge

5.0

(2)

The design of my lessons is varied, follows current scientific findings on language acquisition and implements the demands of modern foreign language didactics in teaching practice.

I pay particular attention to the following aspects: Development of communicative and pragmatic language skills through a systematic, progressive development of linguistic skills and in particular through the active use of language.

Courses for adults, children and travelers who either want to travel to Tanzania, simply learn the language or want to get involved with the language.

Various topics are discussed and everyday language is practiced. Experience shows that you can learn to understand a new language better and more easily through dialogues and discussion opportunities.

Goals: Learn new expressions and the art of language, discuss various topics and learn vocabulary, use grammar, independently form simple sentences, conduct simple dialogues, deal with current topics and discuss them. Furthermore, the ability to conduct dialogues and understand what is being said should be achieved.

Katua

5.0

(2)

I'm Victoria. An enthusiastic french and swahili teacher . I offer french lessons both online preferably for adults and physically especially for young children.My lessons are interactive and fun with alot to learn. I love teaching and making meaningful relationships with students to ensure that they achieve their specific goals in learning during each lesson. Would love to take your french and swahili skills to another level☺.

Isalee

5.0

(2)

Wolof is the most spoken language in Senegal and Gambia. I've designed the course for people who would like to learn to speak wolof either for family reasons or traveling.

In this course you will learn to speak Wolof in basic everyday settings, grammar and depending on your goals we can dig deeper in the language.

I have background in linguistics and have experience in teaching languages. I have my Master's degree in African studies and have studied Wolof language for one year intensively as a part of my Bachelor's degree.

I have also family background in Gambia, and currently living in Gambia. I am not a native speaker but learned Wolof as my second language since child. I can offer help in understanding the language and reach a certain level. I will be teaching the Wolof spoken in Gambia.

Rahab

5.0

(2)

Imagine learning language in the lens of history! Yap! I integrate my language lessons with history and culture to give you a more informative, fun experience. We will read ability sensitive Swahili and English texts and build on our communication as we discuss emerging issues. In my class, you have choice and voice.

Challenge:
1. Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya.
2. Moi was the second president of Kenya.
3. Kibaki was the third president of Kenya.
4. Uhuru Kenyatta was the fourth president of Kenya.
5. Ruto is the fifth and current president of Kenya.

How do you put these 5 statements into one sentence? You can do it!

Ashley

5.0

(2)

This course is designed to help learners build a strong foundation in the French language. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced student, I provide clear explanations, practical examples, and step-by-step guidance to make learning easier and enjoyable.

In French, you’ll learn in areas such as sentence structure, conjugation, speaking and writing and many more with real-life applications to strengthen understanding.

English and Swahili lessons will cover areas such as parts of speech, listening, speaking and writing, and life skills that are essential both academically and practically.

My teaching approach combines theory with practical demonstrations, making lessons engaging, interactive, and useful for both school and everyday life.

Peter

5.0

(2)

Kiswahili is a language native to the people of east Africa who inclyde kenya Tanzania and congo
Learning a new language gives you thrill and helps you intertwine with the people of africa and East africa to be precise we bring an intertwine of language art and story telling skills blending this with nativity of the person willing to learn kiswahili i do offer classes through webcam

Joseph

5.0

(2)

I have specialised in teaching:
German for beginners to advanced learners (A1–B2 and preparation toward C1)

Swahili language and Kenyan culture, perfect for anyone interested in East Africa, travel, work, or cultural exchange

Guitar lessons (beginner to intermediate) — chords, technique, rhythm, and simple soloing

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Sheila

5.0

(2)

This Swahili class is designed for learners of all levels.whether you are a complete beginner, building on existing skills, or looking to improve your fluency. As a passionate and qualified Swahili teacher from Kenya, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education Arts (Kiswahili and CRE) and a Master’s Degree in Education from Anglia Ruskin University, I bring both expertise and engaging teaching methods to every lesson.

Since 2017, I have been helping students understand Swahili in a clear, enjoyable, and practical way. In this class, you will learn essential vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, sentence structure, and everyday conversational skills. I also incorporate cultural insights to help you understand the context and beauty of the Swahili language.

Whether you are learning for travel, work, school, or personal interest, my lessons are tailored to your pace and goals. Join me and start your journey toward speaking Swahili with confidence! Karibu sana

Said

5.0

(2)

This class is designed to help you speak real, everyday Swahili with confidence. Taught by a native speaker, lessons emphasize pronunciation, common phrases, and practical conversations, along with insights into Swahili culture and traditions.

Amisi

5.0

(2)

Hello, bonjour, jambo.
My name is Amisi, a professional French and Swahili tutor from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the world’s second-largest French-speaking country. With over twelve years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in French Linguistics, I specialise in business, academic, and general language instruction.