About Our School

Do you want to learn how to speak Africa’s most spoken language with over 200 million speakers?

Do you have plans to visit East Africa and want to communicate with the nationals by speaking authentic Tanzanian Kiswahili?

Have you attempted to learn Kiswahili before with Udemy but still can’t seem to make progress with your language learning journey? You are not alone, and we have an online flexible solution for you.

Karibu to Lugha Swahili School (LSS): a UK based online platform that offers Tanzanian Kiswahili lessons from Beginners to Intermediate level. The school offers students a flexible way o learning Kiswahili, by (a) booking a virtual class with us, and/or (b) purchase our online self-paced course available from beginners to intermediate, and/or (c) choose to self-learn with our student workbook and free audio.

Featured Products & Services

The school delivers Virtual Classes for students interested in Kiswahili Beginners to Intermediate level with one of our Tanzanian native English speaking tutors.

The school offers online self-paced video courses for to learn Kiswahili from Beginners to Lower-Intermediate level available on teachable.

The school offers a complete student workbook with lesson instructions and exercises, available as a downloadable e-book or paperback book on amazon, both at beginners level and Intermediate level. This workbook is accompanied with free audio on SoundCloud.

The school offers membership for only $9.99, which includes access to beginners online course, weekly live sessions with native speaker and access to a vibrant online community forum where members can practice their language skills and connect with like-minded people.

Testimonies

"I highly recommend Lugha Swahili School for both beginner and intermediate speakers. I did a 1:1 course which allowed for direct attention to me and my specific learning needs. I was able to tailor the learning plan to match the skill level that I began with and I learned quite a lot! The instructor was patient and had a strong emphasis on pronunciation and vocabulary which I appreciated. They also took the time to answer questions and explain context specific nuances in how Kiswahili is spoken. I’m now more capable and confident in speaking the language and navigating travel to Kiswahili speaking countries."

Morgan

Program Manager, USAID Uganda

"I was looking for online Swahili classes and most of them are based on Kenyan Swahili. That is fine but I want to learn the more proper form first. I have been told and read that Kenyan Swahili contains a lot of slang and for beginners it creates issues when confronted with the proper form. So this was the best pick for me!"

Stanley

Football Tutor Instructor, USA

"Veronica is an excellent tutor! A highly knowledgeable, understanding and enthusiastic teacher. The lessons are very well prepared for, with excellent course materials. And I am making very quick progress in only a matter of very few lessons. I would highly recommend Veronica Lugha Swahili School for those looking to learn Swahili".

testimony from swahili language student online

Chris

Entrepreneur, UK

"Veronica is an excellent tutor! I knew no Kiswahili before starting, but after completing her Beginners Course, I am able to read, write, translate and speak on a number of subjects! Veronica strikes the balance perfectly between grammar, vocabulary, and explaining concepts. She has also given me insight into the rich historical and cultural roots of Swahili, as well as it's significance for the modern day economy of Tanzania, East Africa, and the African continent more generally. I feel so fortunate to have crossed paths with Veronica! What an enjoyable and motivating 10 weeks. I will most certainly be coming back for more! I would not hesitate to recommend Veronica as a Kiswahili tutor. Asante sana Veronica kwa kunifundisha! Nimefurahia sana! Tutaonana hivi karibuni!".

Heddwen

Third Sector, UK

New Membership!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our highly anticipated Swahili Language Membership Program for just $9.99!

This comprehensive and immersive program is designed to help language enthusiasts and students master the Swahili language in a supportive and engaging online environment.

Our program offers a unique blend of an interactive learning online course, weekly live sessions with native speakers and a vibrant online community where members can practice their language skills and connect with like-minded individuals from around the world.

Join now and be among the first to join our community and expand your learning Africa’s most spoken language!

Our Mission

Share the Kiswahili language and the Swahili culture to the world and unite the African continent through one African-born language.

Meet the Founders

Hi, thank you for visiting our website. We are Veronica and Jake, and are the co-founders of Lugha Swahili School (LSS), a platform based in the United Kingdom and Tanzania. We created this platform because we are passionate about the Kiswahili language and Swahili culture. We want to make it easier, accessible an flexible for you to learn the Tanzanian Kiswahili (the most authentic dialect), allowing you to connect to the Swahili people and culture. We believe you can become a fluent Kiswahili speaker within months, as proven by our previous students. Our experienced team are here to support you in your Swahili journey.

Why Should You Learn Swahili Language?

Travelling to East Africa

Swahili is an official language of the East Africa Community (EAC), and in each individual country (Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda), Swahili is among the official languages used in school and everyday interactions. Being able to understand and speak Swahili will make your travel considerably easier and enjoyable.

Work or Business in East Africa

The Swahili language was invented from the exchange between Arab merchants and East African locals trading across the coast of the Indian Ocean. Therefore, it is by no surprise that Swahili is a vital contemporary language for businessmen and investors from all over East Africa. Using the language takes away ambiguity and opens opportunities to invest in local firms, or to work abroad in Mombasa or Zanzibar!

Interested in African languages

Swahili is the first African language to be feted by the United Nations (UN) and is one of the official languages of the African Union (AU). Swahili is among the top 10 most spoken languages in the world, with more than 200 million total speakers. It is the only non-colonial and cross-border language, spoken in East Africa, Congo, Oman, and South Africa. It even has its own World Swahili Day (7th July)!

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Learning to speak Kiswahili is a rewarding and rich experience, and here at Lugha Swahili School, we provide world-class tuition services and user-friendly online resources to support you in your language journey.

The school started informally in 2019 in Kigali, Rwanda. Sessions were initiated on demand basis by students from all over the world. The school created the first student workbook for Beginners and Intermediate level, and moved its services online to service more than 80 students in 2020/21.

Lugha Swahili School offers the best online Kiswahili courses, and enables you to learn fast and effectively. The programme has supported over 160 students to reach their goals and speak Kiswahili, and has enhanced their interactions at work and life.

Our courses are fun, interactive and contextual. We offer training at Beginners level for 5 weeks, and Intermediate for 3-4 weeks minimum. Alternatively, we offer a self-paced online video course with tutor and materials support.

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