Swahili lessons in London and online, with Sam

I teach Swahili live, one to one and in small groups, and I have taught over 500 students since 2009. Pronunciation and structure are taught properly from the first lesson.

Four kinds of Swahili lessons

Every lesson is live with me and lasts one hour.

How lessons with me work

  1. A free call first

    We talk about your level and why you are learning, and I suggest where to begin. It costs nothing.

  2. Lessons built around you

    I plan each lesson around your level, your reason for learning and the way you take things in.

  3. Homework, audio and feedback

    You get homework, resources, audio of your lessons and plain feedback on what to work on next.

  4. The culture with the language

    If you are heading to East Africa, knowing when to use a greeting matters as much as the words.

Who I have taught and worked with

Film crews, broadcasters, university students, language schools and charities, for lessons and for translation.

  • Channel 4's Unreported World
  • BBC Swahili
  • Al Jazeera International
  • SOAS language students
  • Marlow Language Centre
  • Regenerate UK
  • Karimu Foundation
  • Hand in Hand International
  • Silent Sounds
  • Cloud Nine Media (UK) Ltd

Lesson prices

You pay per course, and every session is one hour. These are the starting prices for each level.

  • Beginner

    From £100

    Beginners Level 1, online, 6 sessions

  • Intermediate

    From £180

    Lower Intermediate online group, 10 sessions

  • Upper Intermediate and Advanced

    From £220

    Upper Intermediate Level 1, online, 10 sessions

  • Exams and teams

    A personal quote

    Advanced, IGCSE and Cambridge exam courses, and teams

Ten free video lessons

If you would like to hear how I teach before you book, the first ten lessons of my beginner video course are free to watch.

A free call to start

Book a time that suits you and tell me why you are learning Swahili. If you would rather write or ring, here is how to reach me.