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Learn Swahili for Beginners: The Ultimate 81-Lesson Course
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Learn Swahili for Beginners: The Ultimate 81-Lesson Course

You learn Swahili minutes into your first lesson. Learn to speak, read and write with 81 lessons by real teachers
Last updated 1/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Read and Write in Swahili
  • Sound like a Native Speaker with Pronunciation Lessons
  • Participate in Basic Swahili Conversations and Use Daily Phrases
  • Understand and Pick Up on Basic Conversations

Course content

5 sections120 lectures4h 30m total length
  • Self Introductions4:12

    Learn how to introduce yourself

  • Self Introductions
  • Kenyan Manners2:35

    Learn how to say "thank you"

  • Kenyan Manners
  • Greetings3:02

    Learn how to use some common Swahili greetings

  • Greetings
  • Do you speak English?4:37

    Learn how to use the phrase "Do you speak English?"

  • Do you speak English?
  • Making apologies2:24

    Learn how to apologize

  • Making apologies
  • Numbers 1-103:49

    Learn how to count from 1-10

  • Numbers 1-10
  • Numbers 11-1000:20

    Learn how to count from 11-100

  • Numbers 11-100
  • How much?2:53

    Learn to ask "How much?"

  • How much?
  • Currency2:47

    Learn how to talk about prices

  • Currency
  • Making plans3:12

    Learn how to make plans

  • Making plans
  • What is your Nationality?3:32

    Learn how to ask about someone's nationality

  • What is your Nationality?
  • Where are you?3:36

    Learn how to ask where somebody is

  • Where are you?
  • Talking about your Age2:35

    Learn how to ask about someone's age

  • Talking about your Age
  • Talking about Possessions3:52

    Learn how to ask about your possessions

  • Talking about Possessions
  • Going without in Kenya4:41

    Learn how to say "not" and "don't have"

  • Going without in Kenya
  • Using Swahili Adjectives5:37

    Learn how to use Swahili adjectives

  • Using Swahili Adjectives
  • Taking a Holiday3:40

    Learn how to use the verb "to go"

  • Taking a Holiday
  • What are you going to do?4:34

    Learn how to use the verb "to do"

  • What are you going to do?
  • Do you like Kenyan Food?3:57

    Learn how to use the verbs "to like" and "to love"

  • Do you like Kenyan Food?
  • Taking a Trip with Friends4:41

    Learn how to use the verb "to come"

  • Taking a Trip with Friends
  • Asking "What" in Swahili3:34

    Learn how to ask "What?"

  • Asking "What" in Swahili
  • Asking "Where" in Swahili4:07

    Learn how to ask "Where?"

  • Asking "Where" in Swahili
  • Asking "When" in Swahili5:34

    Learn how to ask "When?"

  • Asking "When" in Swahili
  • Asking "Who" in Swahili5:49

    Learn how to ask "Who?"

  • Asking "Who" in Swahili
  • Asking "Why" in Swahili4:47

    Learn how to ask "Why?"

  • Asking "Why" in Swahili

Requirements

  • No Prerequisite Knowledge of Swahili Needed
  • You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to see the PDF Lesson Notes and Transcripts

Description

Are you ready to start speaking and understanding Swahili in minutes? Then, this is the course for you. You unlock 81 high-quality beginner video lessons and we’ll guide you step-by-step.

Learn Swahili with lessons made by real teachers.

In every lesson, we take you by the hand and guide you through the language.

You will...

  • Learn How to Read and Speak Swahili

  • Sound like a Native Speaker with Pronunciation Lessons

  • Learn Basic Swahili Conversation Skills with the 3-Minute Video Series

  • Sharpen Your Listening with Comprehension Lessons

  • Get Access to 81 High-Definition Video Lessons

This is the ultimate starting point for any beginner. 

By the end, you’ll be able to hold basic Swahili conversations – such as introducing yourself, asking for directions, and making small talk with others. You’ll also know how to read and write in Swahili.

If you’re a beginner and want to learn Swahili in the fastest, easiest, and most fun way, start here. This course is broken up into 6 parts:

  1. Learn Swahili in Three Minutes: Want to learn Swahili? Don't know where to start? This is it. This video series is perfect for those who know zero Swahili but want to take that first step. In this series, you'll learn all the basics you need to get started with the Swahili language. Plus, you'll get some special tips on how to be extra authentic when interacting with native Swahili speakers. The best part? You'll do all this in just 3 quick minutes.

  2. Swahili Conversational Phrases: Build on your core Swahili skills and get ready to speak with confidence. The Swahili Conversational Phrases Series helps you learn the most common words and expressions you’ll need in everyday conversations. Through short, practical lessons, you’ll listen to dialogs, review key vocabulary, and practice speaking. Each topic is taught step-by-step through a Dialogue, Vocabulary, Practice, Review, and a Cheatsheet to help you master the pattern.

  3. Swahili Listening Comprehension for Absolute Beginners: Improve your Swahili listening skills in every lesson! This Swahili Listening Comprehension Series tests you on your listening and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Absolute Beginners.

  4. Swahili Reading Comprehension for Absolute Beginners: Improve your Swahili reading skills in every lesson! This Swahili Reading Comprehension Series tests you on your reading and makes sure you understand every word. Listen to the dialog, watch the video, and answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Absolute Beginners.

  5. Quick & Easy Swahili Review for Beginners: This series helps you quickly refresh the most essential Swahili words and phrases. Quick & Easy Swahili Review for Beginners guides you through short, clear lessons that revisit core topics every learner should know—numbers, family members, money, time, and weather.

Who this course is for:

  • Absolute Beginners of Swahili