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Roland
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Since July 2026
Instructor since July 2026
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Tailor-made Swahili lessons: start speaking today
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From 43 C$ /h
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Jambo! Do you want to learn Swahili to travel in East Africa, communicate with loved ones, enhance your professional profile, or simply discover a fascinating culture? I offer comprehensive, structured courses adapted to your pace and objectives.

Swahili is a beautiful, logical, and accessible language. With the right methods, you'll progress quickly from the very first lessons!

What we will cover in our sessions:

Conversation & Pronunciation: Gain confidence in speaking, learn everyday vocabulary and express yourself naturally.

Oral and written comprehension: Listening exercises, reading adapted texts and real-life situations.
Culture & Idiomatic Expressions: Immersion in Swahili-speaking culture (East Africa and Great Lakes Region).

Methodology :

100% Personalized: Whether you are starting from scratch (beginner level) or wish to perfect your expression (intermediate/advanced level), we adapt each lesson to your needs.
Interactive & Practical: No boring theory! We use a variety of media (interactive sheets, short texts, audio excerpts, dialogues).
Remote flexibility: Courses take place online via videoconference (Zoom, Google Meet, Skype) in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Who should attend ?

For beginners wishing to acquire a solid foundation in Swahili.
For travellers and professionals preparing for a stay or mission in East Africa.
* For those passionate about African languages and cultures.
For anyone looking to improve their speaking fluency.

Ready to start your language journey? Book your first lesson today and take your first steps in Swahili! Karibu sana (Welcome everyone)!
Location
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Online from Democratic Republic of the Congo
About Me
My name is Roland, I am passionate about the transmission of East African languages and culture and I offer interactive, supportive Swahili courses adapted to all levels.

My goal is to guide you step by step so that you can express yourself with ease, understanding, and authenticity. Whether it's for travel, communicating with family or friends, work, or simply improving your language skills, we will create a customized program together that meets your needs.

Thanks to a method focused on oral practice, modern materials, and cultural immersion, each session is an opportunity to progress effectively while enjoying the learning process. We look forward to meeting you at our first class!
Education
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Arts, Languages or Humanities

Training in Didactics and Language Teaching

Higher education in East Africa / Swahili-speaking area
Experience / Qualifications
Native/bilingual Swahili proficiency: Perfect mastery of the spoken and written language (vocabulary, grammar, idiomatic expressions).

Independent Swahili teacher: Over 7 years of experience providing private and group lessons (online and in person) for adults and children.

Pedagogy adapted to distance learning: Proven experience in the design of interactive digital course materials (personalized sheets, audio/video exercises).

Intercultural skills: Solid knowledge of the socio-cultural realities of the Great Lakes and East Africa region, enabling a true immersion experience for learners.
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
45 minutes
The class is taught in
French
English
Swahili
Skills
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
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04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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Every lesson is interactive, supportive, and designed to help you make steady progress. Beginners, intermediate, and advanced learners are all welcome.
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Each lesson is interactive and engaging, with plenty of opportunities to practice speaking from the very first class. You'll also discover the rich culture behind the language, including greetings, traditions, idiomatic expressions, and everyday communication used across East Africa.

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* Build confidence speaking Swahili in everyday situations.
* Improve your pronunciation and listening skills.
* Learn useful vocabulary and natural expressions.
* Master grammar through practical examples and conversation.
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* Progress at your own pace with personalized guidance and constructive feedback.

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