Karibu! I’m Humphrey, your Swahili guide from Tanzania. As a native speaker and educator (BA in Education), I blend language teaching with vibrant East African culture—think music, stories, and real-life conversations! Whether you’re a traveler, professional, or curious beginner, I’ll help you speak confidently and connect deeply with Swahili. Let’s make learning joyful and meaningful, kwa bidii (with enthusiasm)!"
My creations
Me as a Teacher
I offer fun and interactive lessons for beginners, travellers, and anyone interested in east East African culture. whether you're learning for work , relocation, travel or love, i tailor every class to your needs.
My lessons & teaching style
my teaching style is interactive, relaxed and engaging. i use real- life examples, cultural stories, swahili music, and simple conversations to help you build confidence and enjoy the learning journey.
Expect a lot of speaking practice, gentle corrections , and a teacher who celebrates your progress every step of the way!
My teaching material
PDF file
Audio files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Text Documents
Flashcards
Certificates
TEACHING CERTIFICATE - MWENGE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY - 2016
Teaching experience
2017 - Current
SWAHILI TUTORprivate tutor - Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania
Education
2013 - 2016
Bachelor’s - BACHELOR OF ART WITH EDUCATIONMwenge catholic university
Work Experience
2017 - Current
TUTORaustralian volunteers international - United Republic of Tanzania
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Rating
6
Students
10
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
6
Students
10
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Swahili Lessons
Trial Lesson
1 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Swahili language and Culture for beginners, travel & tourists.
A1 - A2Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Swahili for intermediate level.
B1 - B2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Swahili for advanced level
C1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Swahili Conversation
A1 - C1Conversation2 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Swahili language Translation, Transcription and Proofreading.
A1 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 15.00
students or professionals needing swahili for school, work or business
A1 - C1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 10.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (3)
3 Reviews
Falis
1 Swahili lesson
Teacher’s pick
Took a break from learning Swahili last year. Good first lesson with refreshing my skills. Very encouraging teacher. Asante sana mwalimu!
May 1, 2025
Michael Wallace
2 Swahili lessons
Humphrey is a patient teacher who is helping me improve my Swahili. We have interesting conversations about Tanzanian culture, nature, and other subjects of interest.
Jun 7, 2025
Luke Lorenzini
3 Swahili lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had a great lesson with Humphrey! He's very easy going and fun to talk with. Humphrey was super helpful in guiding me and helping me practice Swahili. Asante sana, kaka!