Fun Swahili Lessons: Learn Basics Like Hakuna Matata to Conversing in Swahili!
Get ready to dive into the exciting world of Swahili with our awesome group class led by a super friendly Native Swahili Certified Teacher we're here to help your kids become fluent language explorers through fun and interactive lessons! π
What's included
16 live meetings
10 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Review Sessions which will be conversational and learners will be asked/quizzed about content covered. The sessions will serve as a way to cement the learners understanding and help them identify areas where they can improve on.Grading
A Review of the progress each learner has had, areas of growth and possible improvement as well as how to support them in practicing their learning past the completion of the course.Class Experience
Beginner Level
Get ready for a Swahili adventure ! Join our interactive class twice a week for 40 mins. I'm here to make Swahili super fun and easy! ππ¦π I will take learners on a safari to the beautiful countries in East Africa. In this highly interactive and conversational class,I will be teaching learners all the basics that will allow you to interact in the language; Week to week we would explore the topics listed in the syllabus. Bonus: Youtube videos, proverb of the day and Swahili songs are provided so as to boost learning. This is just a sample and can be changed based on your needs. The Review Sessions will be mainly to reinforce learning and help recall and understand each learner's area of improvement.
Learning Goals
By the end of this course students should be able to engage in a simple conversation in Kiswahili including introduction of self and othersLearn the basics of asking for directions, requesting for information, goods and services,
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Discovery Session
Learning about the students, learning their background and interest in Swahili. Getting them comfortable and excited about the lessons, answering any questions the parent/guardian might have. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Different Swahili Greetings
Teaching students greetings in Swahili based on times of the day, how to address different ages (cultural show of respect),greetings that are more casual & urban vs more traditional greetings. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
How to introduce yourself in Swahili
Learning how to introduce yourself and mention things such as where you're from, grade /school you're in or how old you are. And how to respond if asked questions. 40 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Review & Recap Session
Reviewing past 3 lessons to make sure learners are able to recall and are comfortable with the material covered so far. 40 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Language of Instruction
Swahili
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2023
Teacher expertise and credentials
I've taught in church,Sunday school for little kids aged between 5-16 and teenagers upto 21. I've also had a lot of experience as a tutor for a Swahili class while at McGill University. I currently get requests from folks from all ages, ranging from people who are planning to visit East Africa to those who are just trying to learn Swahili for fun.Reviews
Live Group Course
$125
weekly or $1,000 for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
2-6 learners per class
