The free lessons
10 full lessons · 129 minutes of real teaching · open to everyone
1Karibu! Introduction to Swahili (Jambo, Habari)FREE12 min▶2Introducing yourself: Jina langu ni…FREE14 min▶3Polite essentials: please, thank you, sorryFREE10 min▶4Numbers 1–20 and counting thingsFREE13 min▶5Personal pronouns & the verb 'to be'FREE15 min▶6Family words: familia yanguFREE12 min▶7Days of the week & monthsFREE11 min▶8Asking simple questions (nani? nini? wapi?)FREE14 min▶9Everyday objects around the homeFREE12 min▶10Mini conversation practice: meeting someone newFREE16 min▶
Then the journey continues
11The M-WA noun class (people)15 min🔒
12Present tense verbs with -na-16 min🔒
13Food & drink vocabulary13 min🔒
14Ordering at a café or restaurant15 min🔒
…plus 16 more lessons in the full course.
Why are they free?
Because trying is the best way to choose a teacher. If our lessons work for you (they will 😉), you’ll want the rest. If not, you’ve still learned real Swahili. Karibu tena, come back anytime.
Save your progress
Watch the first couple of lessons with no account. Create a free account to keep your place and unlock the rest of the 10 free lessons.
Finish the whole Beginner course and the next level unlocks at 50% off plus 5 bonus free lessons.
💡 Tip from your tutor
15 minutes a day beats 2 hours on Sunday. Pole pole ndio mwendo: slowly slowly is the way.