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Pius Ntinya
Professional TeacherTeaches
Swahili
Native
French
Speaks
English
Other
Teaches
Swahili
Native
French
Speaks
English
Other
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From United Republic of TanzaniaLiving in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania (04:50 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 14, 2021InterestsMusicMedical & HealthcareHistory
My name is Pius Ntinya, i'm a professional teacher from Tanzania. I have been a teacher for more than fifteen years in schools teaching English, Swahili and French in primary, secondary and high schools. I also have three years experience in online teaching. I can speak Swahili, English and French. I have worked as Education Coordinator in Burundian refugee camp called Nyarugusu found in Kigoma region in Tanzania. I'm a professional translator & interpreter. i'm trained on Early Childhood Care & Development(ECCD). i'm also an author of academic & language e-books especially that of Swahili. I'm also an environmental expert as a have a Master of Science in Climate Change.Me as a Teacher
I'm experienced tutor, i have taught in schools for more than fifteen years and online for three years. I'am also highly skilled in language teaching approaches, techniques, strategies and methods. I have also undergone a special course for teaching non native speakers of Swahili language. I know how to encourage and motivate learners. I can speak Swahili, English & French. My lessons & teaching style
I teach all kinds of learners from beginners, intermediate and advanced level. I also teach Swahili for those who want to learn for traveling or vacation. I always ask learners to explain what outcome they would need to attain, so I use simple notes, audios, short stories, simple grammar, audio visuals, you tube etc. I help learners practice speaking the targeted language. I categorize my teaching into grammar, vocabulary, language use & conversation.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
Certificates
Bachelor in teaching - University of Dar-es-Salaam - 2021
Certificate verified
Teaching Swahili for Foreigners - University of Dar-es-Salaam - 2009
Certificate verified
Diploma in Teaching - Butimba Teachers' College - 2006
Certificate verified
Education
2007 - 2010
Bachelor’s - Teaching
Work Experience
2010 - 2015
Teacher
2016 - 2018
Education Coordinator
4.9
Rating
212
Students
1,034
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Swahili Lessons
Swahili
French
Trial Lesson
112 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Swahili for beginners and tourists
A1 - A2Language Essentials481 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Swahili for intermediate level
B1 - B2Language Essentials236 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Swahili for Advanced level
C1 - C2Language Essentials95 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
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137 Reviews
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French
Swahili
Jared Ellerbrock
45 Swahili lessons
Great lesson today! Mwalimu Pius helped me to understand some idioms and cultural aspects of a novel I'm reading. I got a much better understanding of the story after going over it with him. He's very insightful.
Feb 8, 2026
Jared Ellerbrock
45 Swahili lessons
Another great lesson with Mwalimu Pius! Today's lesson was a mix of casual conversation along with reviewing some difficult words and expressions from a novel. We planned some things for our next lesson as well. Mwalimu Pius is the best!
Jan 25, 2026
Jared Ellerbrock
45 Swahili lessons
Today we had more great conversations about New Years traditions and world events. Mwalimu Pius always has great follow up questions and provides keen insights of his own. You can tell he's passionate about teaching and improving his students' Swahili.
Jan 11, 2026
Jared Ellerbrock
45 Swahili lessons
Mwalimu Pius is always a great help when I have questions about the deeper meaning of phrases and sentences. There were some from a book I'm reading that I understood literally, but I didn't get the underlying cultural context. After Mwalimu's explanation it made much more sense. He's really deepening my understanding of the language and culture. Invaluable.
Feb 1, 2026
Jared Ellerbrock
45 Swahili lessons
Today we discussed some famous Swahili authors. Mwalimu Pius is extremely knowledgeable about Swahili literature and even got to meet one of the most revered authors. We discussed one famous book, Rosa Mistika, and the deeper meanings contained within it. this led to other discussions about philosophy and ancient Greek society. We made a plan to do some research and discuss further at our next lesson. We always have fascinating conversations.
Jan 18, 2026
Paul Ormond
12 Swahili lessons
Pius is the BEST!
Dec 31, 2025
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