Lugha Swahili School Beginner’s Guide to Learning Swahili Online 📚🧑‍💻

Kiswahili is the language spoken by people in East Africa, and it is becoming increasingly popular in the West as well. If you are interested in learning Kiswahili, you may have found that there are not many resources available. However, with the rise of online learning, it is now easier than ever to learn this beautiful language.

Lugha Swahili School Beginner's Guide to Learning Kiswahili Online.

1. 🤔FIND YOUR WHY: The first step to learning Swahili online is to figure out your motivation, availability and time frame. Why do you want to learn Swahili? Is it for work, to support you in your travels to East Africa or for interest? Do you want to speak common used words in Swahili, or want to get deep and learn all the grammar? Are you looking to learn Swahili quickly, or are you planning to space it out? This will help you stay motivated and look for a course/materials/tutors that suit your needs.

2. 💻FIND YOUR COURSE/ONLINE TUTOR: There are a variety of online courses available, including Lugha Swahili Online Beginners course. You can also learn Swahili by booking your classes with a virtual tutor through our booking system.

3. 🤼COMMUNITY: Connecting with a community of other Kiswahili learners can be a great way to stay motivated and learn from each other. You can join our Lugha Swahili School Community, our Facebook Group or LinkedIn Group to join the network of Swahili Speakers.

4. 🔊USE AUDIO & VIDEO RESOURCES: One of the best ways to learn a language is by hearing and seeing it in action. Look for websites and apps that provide audio and video recordings of native speakers speaking Kiswahili. Watching videos of real conversations in the language will help you understand the flow and pronunciation. This includes listening to music and podcasts in Kiswahili. Music is a great way to learn the pronunciation and rhythm of a language, while podcasts will give you a better sense of the culture and language.

5. 📖PRACTICE READING & WRITING: Reading and writing in the language are essential for learning Kiswahili. Look for online newspapers and magazines in the language. Writing down words and phrases in a notebook can also help you remember them better.

6. 🧑‍💻PRACTICE REGULARLY: One of the best ways to learn Swahili online is to practice regularly. This could mean spending time every day or setting aside a few hours each week to practice. Lugha Swahili School Instagram offers quizzes, and you can also use the FREE Lugha Swahili School Flashcards. 

7. DON’T GIVE UP: Learning a language can be difficult, but it’s important to stick with it. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes – this is part of the learning process. Take it one step at a time and you’ll be amazed at how quickly you’ll progress. Learning Swahili online is an exciting and rewarding experience. Follow these tips and you’ll be well on your way to becoming a Kiswahili speaker in no time!

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Lugha Swahili School is a UK-based online platform that offers Tanzanian Kiswahili lessons from Beginners to Intermediate level. The school offers students a flexible way of learning Kiswahili, through our (a) well-designed self-paced online course and/or (b) virtual Kiswahili classes with native Tanzanian, English-speaking tutors, and/or © self-learning student workbook with free audio.