LEARN SWAHILI / KISWAHILI
Dreaming about an African safari adventure or a long, lazy day on the beach on Zanzibar? Looking to stand out in the growing East African market? Drawn to the rich cultural, historical, and natural resources of a beautiful part of the world? There are many reasons to learn Swahili, a lingua franca of East Africa and the most widely spoken language on the African continent. Whatever your reasons are, we’re here to help. Choose our private Swahili lessons, small group online Swahili classes, and plenty of free learning resources for self-study in Swahili.
LEARN SWAHILI IN PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE SWAHILI LESSONS
Private Swahili lessons are our most flexible and personalized option. You can choose a schedule that fits your life, you can learn at your own pace, and you can customize your Swahili lessons for your personal needs and goals.
- Request a consultation and a free trial to meet your teacher and see how we can help you learn Swahili.
- Swahili private lessons are only $55/hour.
- Please ask us about pair learning for couples or friends, or family group learning.
LEARN SWAHILI IN SMALL GROUP ONLINE SWAHILI CLASSES
Small Group Online Swahili classes are only $199 for ten weeks of hour-long lessons. They’re relaxed and laid back, and with only three to five students per group, you’re guaranteed to get plenty of personal attention. Our online Swahili classes are a great way to learn Swahili.
AFFORDABLE
Our groups lessons are $199 for 10 weeks, under $20 per hour.
SMALL GROUPS
We cap our groups at five students, so you’re guaranteed plenty of individual attention.
FREE MATERIALS
Our student material is available free of cost. We won’t nickel and dime you with extras.
If you’d like to sign up for a free demo of our small group online classes before you enroll, please click on the button and fill out the form at the bottom of the online classes page. We’ll be happy to show you what to expect and answer all your questions about how we can help you learn Swahili.
BEGINNER SWAHILI
CHUI: Mondays 2pm-3pm Eastern (New York),Nov 4, 2024 — Jan 6, 2025
DUMA: Saturdays 2pm-3pm Eastern (New York), Nov 9, 2024 — Jan 11, 2025
TEMBO: Mondays 2pm-3pm Eastern (New York), Jan 13, 2025 — Mar 17, 2025
SIMBA: Saturdays 11am-12pm Eastern (New York), Jan 18, 2025 — Mar 22, 2025
DESCRIPTION: Basic Swahili for learners with no background or a very basic background. Course content includes: greetings, survival expressions, basic vocabulary for everyday use, and an introduction to grammar essentials
MATERIAL: Language Garage Swahili Basic Student Material (free)
Please complete the enrollment form below to join.
INTERMEDIATE SWAHILI
KIFARU: Tuesdays 6pm-7pm Eastern (New York), Nov 5, 2024 — Jan 7, 2025
TUMBILI: Sundays 2pm-3pm Eastern (New York), Nov 10, 2024 — Jan 12, 2025
TWIGA: Tuesdays 6pm-7pm Eastern (New York), Jan 14, 2025 — Mar 18, 2025
PUNDA MILIA: Sundays 2pm-11pm Eastern (New York), Jan 19, 2025 — Mar 23, 2025
DESCRIPTION: Conversational Swahili intermediate level, focus on practicing challenging grammatical structures and expanding vocabulary through natural conversation.
MATERIAL: Language Garage Swahili Student Material, select readings and grammar exercises (free)
Please complete the enrollment form below to join.
ADVANCED SWAHILI
KIBOKO: Wednesdays 6pm-7pm Eastern (New York), Nov 13, 2024 — Jan 29, 2025 (skipping Dec 25 & Jan 1)
SWALA: Wednesdays 6pm-7pm Eastern (New York), Feb 5, 2025— Apr 9, 2025
DESCRIPTION: Conversational Swahili at an advanced level, focus on authentic reading and video content in order to expand vocabulary and conversation skills.
MATERIAL: Language Garage Swahili Student Material, select readings and grammar exercises (free)
Please complete the enrollment form below to join.
SWAHILI SMALL GROUP ONLINE CLASS ENROLLMENT FORM
Please fill out the form below to enroll in Swahili classes. If you would like to complete your enrollment by paying now, just click below to pay $199. If you prefer to pay later, we will email you payment instructions. All enrollments must be completed before participation in the class.
FREE SWAHILI RESOURCES
Are you learning Swahili on your own or do you already have a teacher? No problem! You’re welcome to create a free account to access tons of free learning resources. You can use them to help you learn Swahili whether you’re enrolled in one of our classes or not!
- Basic-Mini Courses that cover the essentials
- Intermediate and Advanced vocabulary builders that focus on everyday themes
- Grammar notes with simple explanations and loads of examples
MEET YOUR SWAHILI INSTRUCTOR
Hujambo! Jina langu ni Divinar. Hello! My name is Divinar, and I teach Swahili. I live in Nairobi, Kenya, where I am a TSC registered teacher with over ten years of experience in teaching, translating, social media marketing and administrative support in British international schools. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Kiswahili and Geography, and I’m currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Swahili and Communication. . I strongly believe that good education shapes not only minds, but also hearts as well. Learning different languages and traditions makes students appreciate culture more deeply, and provides communication and cooperation skills that are incorporated into both present and future lives.
I have been teaching through various online platforms, for instance Zoom, Google Classroom, Class Dojo, Google Meet, and others. As a native Kiswahili speaker, sharing my love for my language and culture has become my passion. I am a mother of five girls, including a set of quadruplets. Apart from language and cultural training, I blog about parenting and mental health issues, and give offline talks and presentations in this area.
Kiswahili is a rich and interesting language, and I would love to introduce you to it. If you’d like to learn Kiswahili, please request a consultation and enroll in a trial lesson so we can work together. Asante! Thank you!
