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Swahili with Rom
Swahili
Native
English
German
Other
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From United Republic of Tanzania

Living in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania

Patient & Goal-Focused Native Swahili Tutor | Helping You Learn Swahili for Travel, Work, Culture Habari! I'm Romanus, a native Swahili speaker from Tanzania with 4+ years of teaching experience, helping students from complete beginners to advanced learners. I teach Swahili for daily conversation, travel, work, business, cultural understanding, and more. I'm patient, supportive, and student-focused, and I tailor every lesson to your goals, level, and learning style. Having learned German myself, I understand the challenges of learning a new language. How lessons work: • Before: optional self-study tasks • During: interactive practice with clear examples and feedback • After: notes and resources for review and practice My main goal is to help you make steady progress and become confident using Swahili in real-life situations. In the trial lesson, we'll discuss your goals, assess your current level, identify areas to work on, and plan lessons around your needs. You'll start speaking Swahili from the beginning in a relaxed and supportive environment. Lessons focus on speaking, listening, pronunciation, practical vocabulary, and natural communication. As a native speaker, I also share authentic expressions and cultural insights from Tanzania and East Africa. You’ll have access to a dedicated Google Classroom with lesson notes, slides, audio, and extra resources to support your learning anytime. Karibu sana! Let's learn Swahili together.
My 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
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Trial Lesson
7 lessons completed
USD 9.99+
Swahili for Absolute Beginners | Speak from Your First Lesson
A1
Conversation
60 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
5% off
Elementary Swahili | Build Vocabulary & Speak with Confidence
A1-A2
Conversation
11 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
5% off
Intermediate Swahili | Speak Fluently, Accurately & Naturally
A1-B1
Conversation
0 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
5% off
Swahili for Travelers | Practical Swahili for Real Situations
A1-B2
Conversation
1 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
5% off
Conversational Swahili | Speak Naturally & Confidently
A1-B2
Conversation
2 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
5% off
Swahili for Kids | Fun, Interactive & Structured Lessons
A1-A2
Conversation
0 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
5% off
Swahili for Kids (Group Class) | Fun, Interactive & Structured Learning
A1-A2
Conversation
46 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
5% off
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For beginners·2
Philip Hillmann
1 Swahili lesson
Teacher’s pick
The Lesson was excellent. Even though my english is not the best, i had a very nice time. I fehlt like I made a lot of progress and Rom was very Kind and helpful. Furthermore he had everything well prepared. We did some Tasks and He explained everything perfect. I can only recommend it.
Reignmond
1 Swahili lesson
Teacher’s pick
I had a really positive experience learning with Rom. From the beginning, he took time to understand my goals and structured the lesson in a very clear and organized way. As a beginner, I felt comfortable because he explained everything step by step and made sure I understood before moving on. Rom is very patient and knowledgeable. He answers questions clearly and gives helpful explanations, especially with pronunciation. At the same time, he brings great energy to the class while still keeping a calm and focused atmosphere. I also appreciated how disciplined and well-prepared the lesson was; it felt structured but never rigid. Overall, the class felt balanced, supportive, and motivating. I’m looking forward to continuing my Swahili journey with him.
Student Marilenium
Marilenium
2 Swahili lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm a beginner of Swahili, but the first lesson with Rom made me want to study more of it. Asante sana Rom, tuonane tena!