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Xavery Mpombo
Swahili
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From United Republic of Tanzania

Living in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania

Most of my students stay with me for months or years. Patient, structured lessons that get you speaking real Swahili early, whether you're starting from zero or working toward fluency. WHO I TEACH - All levels; from complete beginners to advanced learners polishing their fluency - Travelers preparing for safari or Zanzibar trips - Missionaries, NGO staff, and professionals working in East Africa - Couples and families learning together, including young children - University students, researchers, and government exam candidates (ILR) - People reconnecting with Tanzanian or Kenyan family HOW I TEACH - Swahili the way people actually speak it day to day - Grammar explained clearly when it comes up - Vocabulary built around situations you'll really use - You'll be making your own sentences from early on - A written progress log for every student, so you always know what we're doing and why ABOUT ME - Teaching Swahili since 2019, with students from 50+ countries - Bachelor's degree from Sokoine University of Agriculture - Certified by BAKITA, Tanzania's national Swahili council Most new students arrive nervous about making mistakes. In my experience, that goes away faster than you'd expect. When you're ready, book a trial lesson. We'll talk about your goals, do a short piece of real teaching, and you'll leave with a clear sense of how I work.
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150 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
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Swahili for Fluency — Beginner Friendly
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Robert
26 Swahili lessons
Teacher’s pick
Xavery helped me prepare for my ILR Swahili exam by sharpening my vocabulary and focusing on key weaknesses. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to achieve a 3+ on my official exam. He is a great teacher and I recommend him to any one who has interest in learning Swahili.
Student Laura
Laura
112 Swahili lessons
Teacher’s pick
I'm so thankful and grateful to be formally learning noun classes with a native certified Swahili teacher! For me, this is the trickiest part of learning Swahili and Xavery is the best teacher to help guide you through this. I love his verb perspective approach, it is helping to unlock the mysteries of this new grammatical concept for me. Asante sana kwa kazi yako, Xavery. Wewe ni mwalimu bora!
Eamonn Patrick
33 Swahili lessons
My last few months with Xavery have been one of my favorite learning experiences to date. I originally heard about him through a friend who studied with him years ago, and I plan to recommend him to everyone I know. His approach is incredibly low-stress, and he arrives to every lesson in a great mood, ready to help. His greatest strength is his ability to make the class genuinely fun; it’s easy to show up consistently when you know you’re going to have a great time while learning an invaluable skill like Swahili. I can't thank you enough for the time you invested into me, asante sana, Xavery!
Avigael Hereford
274 Swahili lessons
Teacher’s pick
Xavery began teaching our elementary school age children about a year and a half ago. They knew no Kiswahili. He worked with them for about half an hour 2-4 times per week. They are now conversational. He is patient and engaging. He continually tries to think of new ways to explain and engage our children. He is encouraging and kind!
Student Ryan Ramirez
Ryan Ramirez
19 Swahili lessons
Amazing teacher! Would 100% recommend for learning Swahili!
Eamonn Patrick
33 Swahili lessons
I absolutely love learning Swahili thanks to Xavery.