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Suzanne Mapati
Community TutorTeaches
Swahili
Speaks
English
Gikuyu
Zulu
Other
Swahili tutor for Beginners, intermediate and, advanced students. Speak Swahili Confidently.
Teaches
Swahili
Speaks
English
Gikuyu
Zulu
Other
Swahili tutor for Beginners, intermediate and, advanced students. Speak Swahili Confidently.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From KenyaLiving in Other, Kenya (01:01 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 14, 2025InterestsMedical & HealthcareReadingHistoryWritingFilms & TV Series
Hello! I’m Suzanne Mapati, a counseling psychologist, educator, writer, and artist. I help learners build confidence in speaking Swahili while also nurturing mental wellness and self-expression through language.
I’ve published four books, three based on real experiences and one fiction, which have shaped my storytelling and teaching style. My lessons blend language, culture, and psychology, making learning Swahili both practical and deeply personal.
Whether you’re a beginner or refining your fluency, we’ll focus on real conversations, cultural understanding, and your unique communication goals.
Let’s make your Swahili learning journey meaningful, confident, and enjoyable,one word at a timeMe as a Teacher
As a native Swahili tutor, I specialize in helping beginners and intermediate learners build confidence and speak naturally. Whether you're learning Swahili for travel, work, or personal interest, I'll guide you step by step with clear explanations and real life conversations.
My lessons are interactive, patient, and personalized, you will practice speaking from day one, and I'll gently correct pronunciation and grammar so you improve fast.
I've been teaching for over a year, and what I love most is watching students start thinking in Swahili instead of translating word by word. Every learner learns differently, so I adapt each session to your goals and space. My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are interactive and student-centered, using a variety of methods to keep learning engaging and effective.
Depending on your level and goals, we’ll use flashcards, grammar and spelling games, discussions, quizzes, homework assignments, and short tests to track your progress.
I believe in creating a fun, supportive environment where you can learn at your own pace while building real confidence in communicationMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Education
2021 - Current
Bachelor’s - PsychologyI have studied counseling psychology which focuses on studying human behavior and how to apply counseling skills and techniques to help individuals build better coping skills, adopt adaptive behaviors and express their emotions in a positive way.
5.0
Rating
7
Students
38
Lessons
97%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Swahili Lessons
Trial Lesson
0 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Swahili For Beginners (Basic greetings)
A1Conversation24 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Verbs, tenses and adverbs made easy for beginners!
A1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Explore Swahili Through Literature: Stories, Poetry & Culture
B1 - B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Swahili music vocabulary
A1 - B1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Informal Swahili. The kind you’ll hear in everyday conversations, streets, and social media, not in formal classrooms
A2Conversation14 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Traveling(This lesson introduces essential Swahili vocabulary and phrases used when traveling)
A1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Methali na Misemo ya kiwahili (Proverbs and Sayings in Swahili)
B1 - C1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (8)
Quiz (6)
9 Reviews
Gary Holland
6 Swahili lessons
Great lesson with Mapati! We reviewed the sentences that I wrote about "professions" and "work vs. school". Mapati also showed how to express opinions. Mapati also explained some of the culture in Kenya, which was very interesting. Mapati is doing a nice job of avoiding complexity and introducing material at the right level of difficulty!
Feb 24, 2026
Gary Holland
6 Swahili lessons
Great lesson with Mapati! Mapati had a good idea to describe the daily routine, and showed a video about morning routine. Based on the new vocabulary that Mapati introduced, I was able to describe my morning routine. We also learned the vocabulary for family members. Mapati really encourages and motivates me. Her lessons are very enjoyable!
Feb 7, 2026
Gary Holland
6 Swahili lessons
Great lesson with Mapati! We learned about basic greetings and Mapati told me about the history of Swahili. We also learned about courtesies and agreement. Mapati has a nice style of teaching and the pace of the lesson was good!
Jan 24, 2026
Gary Holland
6 Swahili lessons
Super lesson with Mapati! We reviewed the self-introduction that I prepared. Mapati pointed out where I mispronounced a word and helped me correct it. We learned more vocabulary about family members and jobs, which we used to create sentences. After that, we learned about common comparison words and made more sentences. Mapati comes up with a good lesson each time. Mapati has a really nice style of teaching and giving explanations without getting too complicated!
Feb 14, 2026
Gary Holland
6 Swahili lessons
Great lesson with Mapati! We practiced greetings and self-introductions. Mapati identified the mistakes I made and we practiced again correctly. We also reviewed the vocabulary for courtesies and agreement. Mapati is very calm and reassuring!
Jan 31, 2026
Gary Holland
6 Swahili lessons
This was my first lesson with Mapati. We talked about my reasons for learning, and Mapati had some very interesting things to say. She asked my opinion on several things, and spoke honestly herself. It was nice meeting her!
Jan 17, 2026
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