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Swahili Survival (L2)

CEFR A1–A2 · The first fortnight. The greeting ritual and why it takes so long, respect for elders, numbers and bargaining, food, transport, and the courtesies that carry East African life.

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2 modules 13 lessons 10 enrolled ~11h of material
Swahili Survival (L2)

By the end

What you'll build

  • Run a full Swahili greeting exchange without cutting it short
  • Use shikamoo and the respect forms for elders correctly
  • Handle numbers, prices and bargaining
  • Order food and navigate a meal
  • Use public transport and ask for directions
  • Apply the courtesies that shape everyday East African interaction

The shape of it

How this course works

Short lessons

13 lessons across 2 modules, each small enough to finish in one sitting.

Practice as you go

Every lesson ends with a small space for what you noticed — the doing is the learning.

A certificate at the end

Finish the course and earn a certificate anyone can verify with a link.

Ready when you are.

Make an account and this course opens up — your progress is saved from the very first lesson.