This trial lesson is designed for learners of all levels who want to understand both Swahili language and culture. In the lesson, you will learn basic Swahili greetings and everyday expressions, explore important cultural festivals, and read simple Swahili literature such as short stories or proverbs depending on your level. 
You will also practice informal Swahili used in travel and daily conversation. The lesson includes guided reading, vocabulary explanation, pronunciation practice, and short speaking activities. English will be used to explain meaning when necessary.
These trial lessons helps you identify your level, learning style, and goals before continuing with regular lessons

Are you curious about Swahili?
You will learn your first Swahili greetings and basic expressions, pronunciation tips, and get a feel for my teaching style.
We will use flash cards, quizzes, discussions, grammar games, spelling games, and tests.
What you will experience is; A warm, friendly introduction to Swahili.
-Basic greetings.
-Practice speaking through a short conversation.
-A preview of what we will cover in future lessons.
Karibu!

Swahili For Beginners (Basic greetings)

Discover the vibrant world of Swahili culture through its most exciting festivals! You’ll explore celebrations like (Eid al-Fitr, Maulid, and Mwaka Kogwa), while learning useful Swahili vocabulary about traditions, food, music, and community.

Perfect for all levels, this class blends language and culture in a fun, engaging way—helping you speak more naturally and understand the spirit of Swahili life. Come experience the joy, rhythm, and color of the Swahili coast—kujifunza na kufurahia pamoja! (learn and enjoy together!)

Swahili cultural festivals

In this lesson, you will explore Swahili through simple literature such as short stories, poems, and proverbs. You will read short texts, learn important vocabulary, and practice pronunciation with guidance. Each lesson includes clear explanations in swahili to help you understand meaning, culture, and everyday usage. 
We will also discuss the text and practice forming sentences using new words. This class is suitable for beginners and intermediate learners who want to improve reading skills and cultural understanding. By the end of the lesson, you will understand more words, read with confidence, and express basic ideas using proper Swahili structures and common expressions

Explore Swahili Through Literature: Stories, Poetry & Culture

Swahili Music Vocabulary  introduces learners to the beauty of Swahili through both modern and traditional music. Designed for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students, the lesson focuses on learning practical vocabulary from popular songs and traditional songs.

Through guided listening, lyric analysis, and short conversational exercises, students expand their vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and gain cultural insight into Swahili music genres such as Bongo Flava and Taarab.

Swahili music vocabulary

Informal Swahili is what most people actually speak — especially in Kenya and Tanzania.
It drops formal grammar, shortens words, and adds slang (sheng in Kenya).
It’s friendly, expressive, and shows personality.

Informal Swahili. The kind you’ll hear in everyday conversations, streets, and social media, not in formal classrooms

This lesson introduces essential Swahili vocabulary and phrases used when traveling. Learners will explore words related to transportation, destinations, and navigation, along with useful expressions for real-life travel situations such as buying tickets, asking for directions, and communicating at airports, bus stations, and hotels.

Traveling

Lengo la somo
Kusoma na kuelewa methali na misemo ya Kiswahili.
Kujifunza maana na matumizi yake katika mazungumzo ya kila siku.
Kuongeza msamiati na ufasaha wa usemi wa Kiswahili.
(Lesson objectives
To read and understand Swahili proverbs and sayings.
To learn their meanings and how to use them in everyday conversation.
To expand vocabulary and improve fluency in Swahili expression.)

Methali na Misemo ya kiwahili (Proverbs and Sayings in Swahili)

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