From United Republic of TanzaniaLiving in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania (06:42 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 14, 2021
InterestsMusicMedical & 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 - TeachingUniversity of Dar-es-Salaam
Work Experience
2010 - 2015
TeacherMakongo High School - Dar-es-Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
2016 - 2018
Education CoordinatorSave the Children International - Kigoma, United Republic of Tanzania
4.9
Rating
214
Students
1,048
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
4.9
Rating
214
Students
1048
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Swahili Lessons
Swahili
French
Trial Lesson
113 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Swahili for beginners and tourists
A1 - A2Language Essentials482 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Swahili for intermediate level
B1 - B2Language Essentials236 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Swahili for Advanced level
C1 - C2Language Essentials106 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
144 Reviews
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Swahili
French
Jared Ellerbrock
54 Swahili lessons
Today's lesson had a lot of variety. We looked at words that look similar but have very different meanings. We read/sang some poetry (Mwalimu Pius is even a great singer!) and also discussed various topics as they came to mind. He is very flexible and can help you with whatever your Swahili learning goals are.
Apr 12, 2026
Jared Ellerbrock
54 Swahili lessons
As a professional Swahili teacher, Mwalimu Pius brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom. He is deeply knowledgeable about Swahili grammar, literature, history, poetry and more. We're about to dive into Swahili poetry, which is very exciting for me.
Mar 30, 2026
Jared Ellerbrock
54 Swahili lessons
We always have interesting and spirited conversations during our class. Mwalimu Pius is very knowledgeable about world events, geography, history, etc and adds a keen perspective to our topics. His cultural insights are invaluable. He's a great teacher.
Mar 8, 2026
Jared Ellerbrock
54 Swahili lessons
Mwalimu Pius is a Swahili master! I wanted to learn about Swahili poetry. He explained the history of it and how there are different types. He explained the origin and importance of Taarabu and provided links to some fascinating videos of it. We dove into some hardcore Swahili poetry which was very interesting. He's such a great resource for all things Swahili.
Apr 8, 2026
Jared Ellerbrock
54 Swahili lessons
Mwalimu Pius has been a great help in explaining some tricky words and expressions in this book I'm reading. He patiently listens as I read, then clarifies things, asks questions and makes sure I understand. He's a great teacher!
Mar 22, 2026
Jared Ellerbrock
54 Swahili lessons
Mwalimu Pius is always a huge help when I encounter difficult topics, proverbs, colloquial expressions, etc. His English is very good, so if I can't understand the explanation in Swahili, he can just switch to English to ensure I get it. He's a fantastic teacher!