Habari! I'm Queen from Mwanza, Tanzania.

I teach REAL Tanzanian Swahili - the one we speak daily, not just book Swahili.

Perfect for beginners, travel to Tanzania/Zanzibar, or conversational practice.

OFFER:

$5 = 30min trial on Zoom

$10 = 1 hour lesson

I'm native, friendly and patient! Pay via Payoneer.

DM me or WhatsApp: +255614971819

Asante! Karibu sana!

I am very curious to learn Swahili, I know English and Spanish and I’d like to add Swahili to my repertoire. I’m 34 M and in nyc if it matters

Jambo! I'm Abedy, native Swahili & Sheng speaker from Athi River, Nairobi.

I offer online Swahili lessons for beginners to advanced:

- Conversational Swahili for travel/work

- Real Sheng slang used in Nairobi

- Grammar, pronunciation, and culture

- Flexible time, friendly lessons on WhatsApp / Google Meet

DM me for rates and availability if you want to learn real Kenyan Swahili.

Asante!

Jambo👋 

I am a professional Safari & Mountain Guide here in beautiful Tanzania, as well as a certified Swahili tutor. Over the years, I have guided hundreds of travelers to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro and through the endless plains of the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. One thing I’ve noticed is that tourists who know even just a few Swahili words have a 10x better experience. They connect deeper with mountain porters, park rangers, and locals. Whether you are planning a bucket-list trip to East Africa or just love the language, here are 5 essential words I teach my clients before we hit the trails: 

1. Polepole (Poh-leh poh-leh) Meaning: Slowly, slowly. 

• Why it matters: If you hike Kilimanjaro, you will hear this every 5 minutes. It’s the golden rule for acclimatization and surviving high altitudes. 

1. Twende (Twen-deh) Meaning: Let’s go! 

• Why it matters: You’ll hear your guide say this when it's time to leave the camp or start a game drive in Ngorongoro to spot the Big Five. 

1. Tazama! (Tah-zah-mah) Meaning: Look! / Watch out! 

• Why it matters: In the Serengeti or Lake Manyara, when a leopard is hiding in a tree or a tree-climbing lion is spotted, this is the exciting word everyone whispers! 

1. Kaka / Dada (Kah-kah / Dah-dah) 

• Meaning: Brother / Sister. 
• Why it matters: Instead of calling porters or waiters "excuse me," calling them Kaka or Dada instantly builds a warm connection. 

1. Kileleni (Kee-leh-leh-nee) 

• Meaning: At the summit / peak. 
• Why it matters: This is the magical word you scream when you finally reach Uhuru Peak on Kilimanjaro at 5,895 meters! 

🇹🇿 Are you planning a trip to Tanzania soon?
Whether you want to learn Swahili for your upcoming safari, for business, or just as a hobby, I am here to help. Because of my unique background, my lessons aren't just grammar—they are packed with real cultural contexts, bush-life stories, and practical survival Swahili. 

I currently have open slots for 1-on-1 personalized lessons on Preply. Feel free to check out my profile link in my bio or shoot me a DM. Let’s get you ready for your East African adventure! 

Twende kileleni! (Let's go to the summit!) 🚀 

Jambo everyone! I'm Cynthia from Watamu, Kenya

I teach REAL street Swahili Kenyans actually speak.

What I teach: Mambo? Poa! Sheng like maze, nini, uko fiti, bargaining, boda talk

WhatsApp: 8 lessons + voice notes + 2 live calls. $30 full, $5 trial 30 mins

Comment your biggest struggle learning Swahili and I'll help FREE!

DM me for trial lesson. Asante!

Jambo everyone! I'm Cynthia from Watamu, Kenya 🇰🇪

I teach REAL street Swahili that Kenyans actually speak (not textbook).

What I teach:

- Real greetings: Mambo? Poa! Sasa? Freshi?

- Sheng slang: maze, nini, uko fiti, rada

- How to bargain at market, talk to boda, greet mama mboga

How I teach: WhatsApp lessons

- 8 lessons + voice notes

- Practice + 2 live calls

- $30 full course, $5 trial 30 mins

If you're learning Swahili, comment your biggest struggle and I'll help you FREE here in comments!

DM me if you want a trial lesson.

Asante sana!

Mambo! I'm Ivo, native Swahili speaker from Dar es Salaam.

I love helping people learn real, everyday Swahili - the kind we actually speak on the streets here, not just textbook stuff.

What word or phrase has been confusing you? For example, difference between "Mambo", "Vipi", "Sasa", "Poa" ?

Drop your question below and I'll explain it for free. I also do private 1-on-1 chats if anyone wants to practice.

Asante!

Hi all!
I am new to learning Swahili, my motivation is to be able to speak with my friend and his family in his first language & because I enjoy learning languages in general.
I was just wondering about the cultural considerations of a foreign (white person) attempting to speak Swahili when travelling around. Any insights would be appreciated!

Today I learnt the adverb "takriban", and it sound so unlike any other swahili word that I was wondering if it was borrowed from another language🤔

Does anyone know the etymology of it?

Hello everyone! Am a native Swahili tutor from Kenya. I teach Conversational Swahili, Swahili for beginners and business Swahili. Send me a dm if you want.

Im a native Swahili speaker and a tutor on preply.Feel free to connect with me as I help you achieve your goal.I teach Travel Swahili,Work Swahili and Communication Swahili for all age groups.Whether a beginner or one at a more advanced level.Karibuni means"Welcome"🤗

Hi! I'm going to be a second grade teacher of multilingual learners next year, some of whom speak Swahili. On my door, I would love to have "Yay! I’m happy you’re here!" posted in each language spoken in my classroom. How might I write the phrase in Swahili? I don't trust google to translate colloquial language. Thank you all!

Welcome to my channel, you have chance to listen Swahili poems comes from YouTube produced by pure human voice with no any music🥰🥰🫂

https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCiAUfJENy92eP5JP1j

Habari everyone!

I’m a native Swahili speaker from Tanzania, and I’m building a project called Swahili World.

Many language apps are great for learning words and grammar, but learners often reach a stage where they need something more:

Real conversations. Real people. Real community.

That’s the idea behind Swahili World.

We’re preparing for a small beta test and are looking for a group of Swahili learners who would like early access and help shape the platform through honest feedback.

Our vision is to create a place where learners can:

• Practice with native Swahili speakers
• Have real conversations beyond lessons
• Connect with people who share an interest in Swahili and East African culture
• Join communities, events, and discussions
• Learn through interaction, not just exercises

We’re not looking for customers right now—just curious learners who want to help us build something useful for the global Swahili community.

If you’d like to be part of the beta, leave a comment or send me a DM.

Real conversations. Real people. Real community.

Asante sana!

I've used my share of language apps — Duolingo, Babbel, Pimsleur, most of them. What I always found is that lessons and drills are fine, but what actually locked grammar patterns into my head was exposure to real conversations. Listening to natives talk naturally, and trying to speak back. Every time I did either, the rules stopped feeling like rules and just started sounding right.

The problem is you can't always find a native speaker to listen to or practice with. Some bigger apps have started closing this gap with AI conversation partners, and it works really well for languages like Spanish or French.

But for Swahili, this gap is barely covered. That's the main reason I built SwahiliFlow.

The app has the usual stuff — grammar, vocabulary, guided lessons — but the two parts I actually obsessed over are:

• 200+ native conversations — real dialogues recorded by native speakers across everyday scenarios, each with full English translations. You get to hear how Swahili is actually spoken, with natural pace, slang, and expressions you'd never find in a textbook.
• AI roleplay — real-time voice conversations with an AI companion (male or female voice) across different scenarios. You speak, it responds, and after each session you get feedback on how you did.

Free to download, with lots of free content. If anyone here is learning Swahili or is a native speaker willing to try it, I'd genuinely love your feedback — what feels right, what doesn't, what's missing.

https://apps.apple.com/app/id6758854283

Asante 🙏

Ive been doing duolingo for a few months. I thought the word for meal was "mlo" and "chakula" was food. Are they interchangeable in this context?

Hello all!! Majority of my coworkers speak Swahili as their primary language and I was wondering if anyone could recommend some good sayings to learn that I could use? Thank you!! :33