Umuhoza Karen

I recommend Umuhoza for all levels of Swahili learners. Her wealth of knowledge of different east African cultures/customs adds an extra level of benefits to taking her classes for beginners to advance level learners.

I could you recommend Umuhoza more highly. I learn a lot during her classes AND it is a lot of fun. This must be the best way to learn a language... She leads the class Professionally, and seems to understand very well how to adapt her curriculum to my needs, interests and learning speed. When we talk, it is like I am in Africa already!

Disclaimer: Sorry for my English, I'm German. :) My first 60-min-lesson with Karen. Worth every min I have been a little tired and also a little sick. Nevertheless I was able to follow, to lern some new an memorize some older phrases and vocabulariesnafter a long break. That means Karen has the talent to teach you new things and it works - even if you think "I'm not feeling well today". After the lesson I felt better. Nice, friendly personality and smile to cheer you up. Now I know all the different way / styles to greet someone - even with a lack of sleep. :-) Karen also sends you notes in the chat - now I can look up everything again and repeat it for myself tomorrow after I got some sleep. :-) For me personally it's the perfect mix. Fun, entertaining, interacting with little dialogues - so you really use the language... And also relaxing with some time for small-talk. Great teacher! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

If it were possible I would definitely rate Umuhoza Karen much higher. She was very kind and understanding in her approach and always encourages me to keep speaking Swahili. She made the lesson very fun and interactive, and she is very knowledgeable about the Swahili language, she explains clearly and precisely more than what the word means but how to use it properly she is one of the best Swahili teachers out there. I'll definitely be doing more lessons with her, and I have nothing but great things to say about her.

Perfect lesson today. First some recap of yesterday's material. Then Umuhoza taught me some new phrases and expressions - how you introduce yourself and get to know ohter people. She explains everything really well and also gives you time to ask questions and to think about your response when you have a dialogue. practical, interactive, educational an fun. Perfect combination when you want to really learn a new language from scratch.

Really great teacher, very encouraging and willing to adapt lessons to students interests and linguistic needs! would highly recommend.