Swahili for Absolute Beginners
In this trial, you will learn your first Swahili greetings and expressions while getting a feel for my teaching style.
What you will experience: A warm and friendly introduction to Swahili
-Practical phrases you can start using immediately.
-Simple pronunciation practice.
-A preview of how we'll progress in future lessons.
My teaching materials will include; Flash Cards, quizzes, discussions, grammar games, spelling games and tests.
This session is perfect for anyone curious about Swahili or planning to work, travel, or connect with Swahili speakers.
Karibu! (You're welcome)

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)

In Swahili, most nouns begin with prefixes that show noun classes (e.g., ki-, m-, ma-, etc.).
Don’t worry about memorizing them yet — just focus on recognizing words and their meanings.

Every day Objects and simple nouns

Swahili numbers are simple and consistent. Once you learn the pattern from 1–10, you can easily form larger numbers.

Numbers and counting in Swahili

The word for food in Swahili is “chakula” (Plural: Vyakula), and drink/beverage is “kinywaji” (plural: vinywaji).
Swahili cuisine has roots in African, Arab, and Indian influences, so you’ll see both native and borrowed words.

Foods and drinks in Swahili

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

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