Learn Swahili in the Fastest, Easiest and Most Fun Way

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Getting Started with SwahiliPod101.com

Don't know where to start? Try out this pathway for a grab bag of valuable Swahili topics.

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Don't know where to start? Try out this pathway for a grab bag of valuable Swahili topics.

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Lessons for Your Flight To Kenya

How much Swahili can you learn in 53 minutes? A whole lot, actually.

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

How much Swahili can you learn in 53 minutes? A whole lot, actually.

10 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Essential Swahili for Emergencies

Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!

8 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Don't get caught in an emergency without these language skills!

8 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Using Correct Swahili at the Bank

If you're living in Kenya you'll want a bank account. It's not hard to get started!

10 Lessons Beginner

If you're living in Kenya you'll want a bank account. It's not hard to get started!

10 Lessons Beginner

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Swahili by Ear

Understand more! Improve your listening comprehension by practicing with these videos!

15 Lessons Intermediate

Understand more! Improve your listening comprehension by practicing with these videos!

15 Lessons Intermediate

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Flexing your Fluency

Now's the fun part! These lessons present native-speed Swahili in a safe environment.

79 Lessons Advanced

Now's the fun part! These lessons present native-speed Swahili in a safe environment.

79 Lessons Advanced

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Asking for Directions in Kenya

Worried about getting lost in Kenya? These lessons will help you ask for directions.

8 Lessons Beginner

Worried about getting lost in Kenya? These lessons will help you ask for directions.

8 Lessons Beginner

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All About

Learn all about the society and culture of Kenya.

15 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Learn all about the society and culture of Kenya.

15 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Basic Bootcamp

The very basics of grammar and vocabulary, all in 5 compact lessons.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

The very basics of grammar and vocabulary, all in 5 compact lessons.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Pronunciation

We make it easy for you to sound like a native!

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

We make it easy for you to sound like a native!

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Culture Class: Holidays in Kenya

Learn all about the top Kenyan holidays and the traditions and history behind them.

25 Lessons Beginner

Learn all about the top Kenyan holidays and the traditions and history behind them.

25 Lessons Beginner

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Culture Class: Essential Swahili Vocabulary

Let Kenyan culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.

25 Lessons Beginner

Let Kenyan culture be your guide as you build up essential vocabulary and phrases.

25 Lessons Beginner

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Beginner

Learn beginner Swahili through native dialogues.

25 Lessons Beginner

Learn beginner Swahili through native dialogues.

25 Lessons Beginner

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Top 400 Activities: Daily Routines in Swahili

Want to talk about your day in Swahili? Learn 200 words and 200 sample sentences needed for daily life.

10 Lessons Beginner

Want to talk about your day in Swahili? Learn 200 words and 200 sample sentences needed for daily life.

10 Lessons Beginner

Bonus Courses

Inner Circle

New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.

87 Lessons Bonus

New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.

87 Lessons Bonus

Bonus Courses

Swahili Vocab Builder

Quickly and efficiently build your Swahili vocabulary with these themed lessons.

224 Lessons Bonus

Quickly and efficiently build your Swahili vocabulary with these themed lessons.

224 Lessons Bonus

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Survival Phrases

Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.

50 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Don't waste your time! Get the most language in the shortest time with these survival phrases.

50 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Absolute Beginner

This pathway is perfect for learning the Swahili basics.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

This pathway is perfect for learning the Swahili basics.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Top 25 Swahili Questions You Need to Know

What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

What's your name? Where are you from? Learn how to answer these common questions.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Bonus Courses

News

New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.

217 Lessons Bonus

New lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, and more.

217 Lessons Bonus

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Learn Swahili in Three Minutes

Medina will teach you must-know Swahili phrases, step-by-step.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Medina will teach you must-know Swahili phrases, step-by-step.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Listening Comprehension for Absolute Beginners

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

25 Lessons Beginner

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

25 Lessons Beginner

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Reading Comprehension for Absolute Beginners

Try your hand at reading real Swahili in context.

10 Lessons Beginner

Try your hand at reading real Swahili in context.

10 Lessons Beginner

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Listening Comprehension for Beginners

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

24 Lessons Intermediate

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

24 Lessons Intermediate

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Reading Comprehension for Beginners

Try your hand at reading real Swahili in context.

10 Lessons Intermediate

Try your hand at reading real Swahili in context.

10 Lessons Intermediate

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Quick & Easy Swahili Review for Beginners

You may have forgotten some of these words and phrases. Brush up now!

4 Lessons Beginner

You may have forgotten some of these words and phrases. Brush up now!

4 Lessons Beginner

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Listening Comprehension for Intermediate Learners

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

20 Lessons Upper Intermediate

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

20 Lessons Upper Intermediate

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Reading Comprehension for Intermediate Learners

Try your hand at reading real Swahili in context.

10 Lessons Upper Intermediate

Try your hand at reading real Swahili in context.

10 Lessons Upper Intermediate

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Listening Comprehension for Advanced Learners

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

20 Lessons Advanced

Listen to the dialog, answer the question, then get a full breakdown.

20 Lessons Advanced

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Video Culture Class: Kenyan Holidays

Medina will introduce the must-know Kenyan holidays at native speed.

25 Lessons Advanced

Medina will introduce the must-know Kenyan holidays at native speed.

25 Lessons Advanced

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Top 10 Kenyan Holidays and Festivals

Concours D'Elegance, Independence Day, The Kenya Music Festivals, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Concours D'Elegance, Independence Day, The Kenya Music Festivals, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

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Top 10 Interesting Places to Visit in Kenya

The Nairobi Railway, Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Nakuru Bird Sanctuary, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

The Nairobi Railway, Hell's Gate National Park, Lake Nakuru Bird Sanctuary, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

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Top 10 Popular Kenyan Novels

Coming to Birth, Good Day, Across the Bridge, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Coming to Birth, Good Day, Across the Bridge, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

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Top 10 Popular Kenyan Singers

Jimmy Gait, AVRIL, Ukoo Flani Mau Mau, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Jimmy Gait, AVRIL, Ukoo Flani Mau Mau, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

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Top 10 Kenyan Tourist Destinations

Mombasa, Lamu, The Great Rift Valley, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Mombasa, Lamu, The Great Rift Valley, and more.

10 Lessons Advanced

Bonus Courses

Throwback Thursday

Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.

382 Lessons Bonus

Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.

382 Lessons Bonus

Bonus Courses

Video News

Get the latest SwahiliPod101.com news with video.

56 Lessons Bonus

Get the latest SwahiliPod101.com news with video.

56 Lessons Bonus

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Extensive Reading in Swahili for Absolute Beginners

Break into reading Swahili with these fun miniature books.

39 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Break into reading Swahili with these fun miniature books.

39 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Extensive Reading in Swahili for Beginners

Break into reading Swahili with these fun miniature books.

26 Lessons Beginner

Break into reading Swahili with these fun miniature books.

26 Lessons Beginner

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Extensive Reading in Swahili for Intermediate Learners

Break into reading Swahili with these fun miniature books.

23 Lessons Intermediate

Break into reading Swahili with these fun miniature books.

23 Lessons Intermediate

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3-Minute Swahili

Learn must-know conversational phrases in 3 minutes. In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn the basics of Swahili conversation.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Learn must-know conversational phrases in 3 minutes. In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn the basics of Swahili conversation.

25 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Learn Swahili Conversations with Animation — Absolute Beginner

Get a taste of real Swahili conversation with these short animations.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Get a taste of real Swahili conversation with these short animations.

5 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Absolute Beginner Swahili for Every Day

In this fast-paced and fun series you'll learn the most popular Swahili phrases.

11 Lessons Beginner

In this fast-paced and fun series you'll learn the most popular Swahili phrases.

11 Lessons Beginner

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Can Give Your Contact Information

In this pathway, you will learn how to give your contact information to others.

1 Lesson • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to give your contact information to others.

1 Lesson • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

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Can Introduce Yourself

In this pathway, you will learn how to introduce yourself.

3 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to introduce yourself.

3 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

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Can Talk About Your Family

In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your family.

2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to talk about your family.

2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

Bonus Courses

Monthly Review Video

Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.

38 Lessons Bonus

Discover the newest learning strategies and study tools.

38 Lessons Bonus

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Can Ask About Well-being

In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about well-being.

2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about well-being.

2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

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Can Talk About Weather

In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about weather.

2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

In this pathway, you will learn how to ask about weather.

2 Lessons • 1 Assignment Absolute Beginner

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Must-Know Swahili Social Media Phrases

25 Lessons Intermediate

25 Lessons Intermediate

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Can Ask for Clarification

3 Lessons Absolute Beginner

3 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Bonus Courses

Learning Strategies

Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.

86 Lessons Bonus

Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.

86 Lessons Bonus

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Swahili Teachers Answer Your Questions

We answer your most commonly asked language questions.

6 Lessons Beginner

We answer your most commonly asked language questions.

6 Lessons Beginner

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Prototype Video Lessons for Absolute Beginners

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

2 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

2 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Prototype Video Lessons for Intermediate Learners

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

1 Lesson Intermediate

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

1 Lesson Intermediate

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Conversational Phrases

Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations

40 Lessons Absolute Beginner

Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations

40 Lessons Absolute Beginner

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Level 1 Swahili

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 1. This course is aligned with level A1 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 19 Assignments Absolute Beginner

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 1. This course is aligned with level A1 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 19 Assignments Absolute Beginner

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Level 2 Swahili

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 2. This course is aligned with level A1-A2 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 18 Assignments Beginner

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 2. This course is aligned with level A1-A2 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 18 Assignments Beginner

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Level 3 Swahili

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 3. This course is aligned with level B1 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 18 Assignments Intermediate

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 3. This course is aligned with level B1 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 18 Assignments Intermediate

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Level 4 Swahili

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 4. This course is aligned with level B2 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 36 Assignments Upper Intermediate

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 4. This course is aligned with level B2 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 36 Assignments Upper Intermediate

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Level 5 Swahili

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 5. This course is aligned with level C1 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 37 Assignments Advanced

Start here for our official curated pathway for Level 5. This course is aligned with level C1 of the CEFR.

25 Lessons • 37 Assignments Advanced

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All About

In this set of 15 lessons, you will learn all about the society and culture of Kenya. These lessons are entirely in English and are for those who want to learn more about Swahili language and in-depth information about the country where it is spoken.

15 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

In this set of 15 lessons, you will learn all about the society and culture of Kenya. These lessons are entirely in English and are for those who want to learn more about Swahili language and in-depth information about the country where it is spoken.

15 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Basic Bootcamp

This 5-lesson series gives you a brief introduction to the Swahili language. You’ll learn the very basics of grammar and vocabulary all in 5 compact lessons.

5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

This 5-lesson series gives you a brief introduction to the Swahili language. You’ll learn the very basics of grammar and vocabulary all in 5 compact lessons.

5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Pronunciation

In this set of 5 lessons, you will learn the very basics about Swahili pronunciation. We break down all the sounds to make it easy for you to sound like a native!

5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

In this set of 5 lessons, you will learn the very basics about Swahili pronunciation. We break down all the sounds to make it easy for you to sound like a native!

5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Culture Class: Holidays in Kenya

In this Introduction series, you'll learn all about the top Swahili holidays and the traditions and history behind them! While these lessons are mostly in English, you will pick up key vocab, phrases, and cultural insights you won't find in a textbook. Join our hosts as they guide you through in this 25-lesson series!

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

In this Introduction series, you'll learn all about the top Swahili holidays and the traditions and history behind them! While these lessons are mostly in English, you will pick up key vocab, phrases, and cultural insights you won't find in a textbook. Join our hosts as they guide you through in this 25-lesson series!

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Advanced Audio Blog Season 1

This Advanced Audio Blog series takes an in-depth look at cities, regions, holidays, and tourist attractions in Kenya. For the Advanced speaker, these lessons are entirely in Swahili and you can find transcripts in the PDF Lesson Notes and the first comment of each lesson.

25 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic

This Advanced Audio Blog series takes an in-depth look at cities, regions, holidays, and tourist attractions in Kenya. For the Advanced speaker, these lessons are entirely in Swahili and you can find transcripts in the PDF Lesson Notes and the first comment of each lesson.

25 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic

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Advanced Audio Blog Season 2

This Advanced Audio Blog series takes an in-depth look at cities, regions, holidays, and tourist attractions in Kenya. For the Advanced speaker, these lessons are entirely in Swahili, and you can find transcripts in the PDF Lesson Notes and the first comment of each lesson.

25 Lessons AdvancedClassic

This Advanced Audio Blog series takes an in-depth look at cities, regions, holidays, and tourist attractions in Kenya. For the Advanced speaker, these lessons are entirely in Swahili, and you can find transcripts in the PDF Lesson Notes and the first comment of each lesson.

25 Lessons AdvancedClassic

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Culture Class: Essential Swahili Vocabulary

What are the 5 most popular sweets in Kenya? What vocabulary do you need to know to have a conversation with Swahili-speaking locals? You'll learn all this and more in this Culture Class Series! Vocabulary is essential to mastering Swahili. In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn the *most* essential Swahili vocabulary words related to culture and daily life. These words have been hand-picked by our Swahili native speakers and cover topics like popular Kenyan dishes, national holidays, and cities.

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

What are the 5 most popular sweets in Kenya? What vocabulary do you need to know to have a conversation with Swahili-speaking locals? You'll learn all this and more in this Culture Class Series! Vocabulary is essential to mastering Swahili. In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn the *most* essential Swahili vocabulary words related to culture and daily life. These words have been hand-picked by our Swahili native speakers and cover topics like popular Kenyan dishes, national holidays, and cities.

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Beginner

This 25-lesson series is for students who have had some contact with Swahili and are looking to build upon their existing knowledge. In this series, you'll learn how to have everyday conversations. More specifically, you'll be able to talk about weather, order meals at restaurants, express opinions, make complaints, give advice, and more. Our hosts Medina and John will explain all the Swahili conversations you'll hear, so you'll be ready to speak in minutes.

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

This 25-lesson series is for students who have had some contact with Swahili and are looking to build upon their existing knowledge. In this series, you'll learn how to have everyday conversations. More specifically, you'll be able to talk about weather, order meals at restaurants, express opinions, make complaints, give advice, and more. Our hosts Medina and John will explain all the Swahili conversations you'll hear, so you'll be ready to speak in minutes.

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Top 400 Activities: Daily Routines in Swahili

In Everyday Swahili for Beginners - 400 Actions & Activities, you learn how to talk about your everyday life – from morning to night. Over the course of 10 lessons, you'll learn how to talk about 400 daily activities with these fast and fun lessons.

10 Lessons BeginnerClassic

In Everyday Swahili for Beginners - 400 Actions & Activities, you learn how to talk about your everyday life – from morning to night. Over the course of 10 lessons, you'll learn how to talk about 400 daily activities with these fast and fun lessons.

10 Lessons BeginnerClassic

Bonus Courses

Inner Circle

Why do most language learners float around without making progress? And top learners... What are they doing differently? Welcome to the Inner Circle. It’s the monthly, no-holds barred newsletter giving you tried and tested learning methods, insider tips, and strategies from experienced language learners. Exclusively for Inner Circle subscribers.

87 Lessons BonusClassic

Why do most language learners float around without making progress? And top learners... What are they doing differently? Welcome to the Inner Circle. It’s the monthly, no-holds barred newsletter giving you tried and tested learning methods, insider tips, and strategies from experienced language learners. Exclusively for Inner Circle subscribers.

87 Lessons BonusClassic

Bonus Courses

Swahili Vocab Builder

Want to learn more Swahili words? This is the fastest and easiest way to do it! With the Swahili Vocab Builder series, you get lessons that are dedicated to teaching you new words. Each lesson covers a specific theme such as Adjectives, Feelings, Weather, Holidays and much more. Just sit back, listen and learn new words in minutes!

224 Lessons BonusClassic

Want to learn more Swahili words? This is the fastest and easiest way to do it! With the Swahili Vocab Builder series, you get lessons that are dedicated to teaching you new words. Each lesson covers a specific theme such as Adjectives, Feelings, Weather, Holidays and much more. Just sit back, listen and learn new words in minutes!

224 Lessons BonusClassic

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Intermediate

Want to take your Swahili to the next level? This Intermediate Swahili Course will teach you describe other's behaviors, make appointments, bargain at shops, offer advice and much more! Our teachers will guide you through this 25-lesson series that will make you a better Swahili speaker.

25 Lessons IntermediateClassic

Want to take your Swahili to the next level? This Intermediate Swahili Course will teach you describe other's behaviors, make appointments, bargain at shops, offer advice and much more! Our teachers will guide you through this 25-lesson series that will make you a better Swahili speaker.

25 Lessons IntermediateClassic

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Survival Phrases

In this series, you'll learn vital Swahili phrases in each lesson that will help prepare you for an upcoming trip to Kenya. Topics covered include ordering at a restaurant, taking public transportation, asking directions, checking into a hotel, and much more. If you have not studied Swahili and simply want to master basic phrases without getting into the details of grammar, this is the series for you.

50 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

In this series, you'll learn vital Swahili phrases in each lesson that will help prepare you for an upcoming trip to Kenya. Topics covered include ordering at a restaurant, taking public transportation, asking directions, checking into a hotel, and much more. If you have not studied Swahili and simply want to master basic phrases without getting into the details of grammar, this is the series for you.

50 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Absolute Beginner

If you are completely new to Swahili, start here! In this series, Medina and Brandon will walk you through the absolute beginner basics of the Swahili language. You'll learn how to greet people, introduce yourself, apologize, ask for permission, order food at restaurants and more! And as with all of our lessons, you'll learn useful Kenyan cultural tips that you won't find in a textbook.

25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

If you are completely new to Swahili, start here! In this series, Medina and Brandon will walk you through the absolute beginner basics of the Swahili language. You'll learn how to greet people, introduce yourself, apologize, ask for permission, order food at restaurants and more! And as with all of our lessons, you'll learn useful Kenyan cultural tips that you won't find in a textbook.

25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Top 25 Swahili Questions You Need to Know

In this series, you'll learn how to answer questions in Swahili so you can meet people and make friends in . You'll master responses to all the basic questions, from "What's your name?" to "Where are you from?" and more. Built into every lesson you'll find opportunities for extensive practice, self-review, and self-evaluation. By the end of the course, you'll not only be answering these questions, but asking them yourself! If you haven't studied Swahili but want to be well prepared for simple social situations, this is the series for you.

25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

In this series, you'll learn how to answer questions in Swahili so you can meet people and make friends in . You'll master responses to all the basic questions, from "What's your name?" to "Where are you from?" and more. Built into every lesson you'll find opportunities for extensive practice, self-review, and self-evaluation. By the end of the course, you'll not only be answering these questions, but asking them yourself! If you haven't studied Swahili but want to be well prepared for simple social situations, this is the series for you.

25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

Bonus Courses

News

Want to know what's going on in the world of SwahiliPod101 and Innovative Language Learning? Find out in our SwahiliPod101 audio news lessons! Information on new lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, giveaways and more can all be found here.

217 Lessons BonusClassic

Want to know what's going on in the world of SwahiliPod101 and Innovative Language Learning? Find out in our SwahiliPod101 audio news lessons! Information on new lesson series, crucial site updates, hot new features, site promotions, giveaways and more can all be found here.

217 Lessons BonusClassic

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Learn Swahili in Three Minutes

In Kenya, manners are important, and in this 25-lesson series, you'll learn some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Swahili.

25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

In Kenya, manners are important, and in this 25-lesson series, you'll learn some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Swahili.

25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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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.

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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.

25 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Swahili Reading Comprehension for Absolute Beginners

Learned the alphabet and ready to read in Swahili? This Swahili Reading Comprehension Series is designed for Absolute Beginners. These lessons test you on your reading and make sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked.

10 Lessons BeginnerClassic

Learned the alphabet and ready to read in Swahili? This Swahili Reading Comprehension Series is designed for Absolute Beginners. These lessons test you on your reading and make sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked.

10 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Swahili Listening Comprehension for Beginners

Ready to understand even more Swahili? 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 Beginner Swahili learners or those looking to reach a Beginner level.

24 Lessons IntermediateClassic

Ready to understand even more Swahili? 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 Beginner Swahili learners or those looking to reach a Beginner level.

24 Lessons IntermediateClassic

3

Swahili Reading Comprehension for Beginners

Want to read in Swahili like a pro? This Swahili Reading Comprehension Series tests you on your reading and makes sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Beginners who want to practice their reading skills!

10 Lessons IntermediateClassic

Want to read in Swahili like a pro? This Swahili Reading Comprehension Series tests you on your reading and makes sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Beginners who want to practice their reading skills!

10 Lessons IntermediateClassic

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Quick & Easy Swahili Review for Beginners

Want to brush up and review your Swahili? The goal of this Swahili Review course is to quickly cover topics and phrases that you may have touched upon before but have forgotten. Each lesson is anywhere from 2 to 6 minutes long and covers multiple ways to say common phrases, culture, customs, holidays and grammar points in a fun and concise way!

4 Lessons BeginnerClassic

Want to brush up and review your Swahili? The goal of this Swahili Review course is to quickly cover topics and phrases that you may have touched upon before but have forgotten. Each lesson is anywhere from 2 to 6 minutes long and covers multiple ways to say common phrases, culture, customs, holidays and grammar points in a fun and concise way!

4 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Swahili Listening Comprehension for Intermediate Learners

Ready to understand more Swahili? 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 Intermediate Swahili learners or those looking to reach an Intermediate level.

20 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic

Ready to understand more Swahili? 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 Intermediate Swahili learners or those looking to reach an Intermediate level.

20 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic

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Swahili Reading Comprehension for Intermediate Learners

Want to read complex Swahili text with confidence? This Swahili Reading Comprehension Series tests you on your reading and makes sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Intermediate learners who want to sharpen their reading skills!

10 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic

Want to read complex Swahili text with confidence? This Swahili Reading Comprehension Series tests you on your reading and makes sure you understand every word. Watch the video, then answer the questions asked. This video series is perfect for Intermediate learners who want to sharpen their reading skills!

10 Lessons Upper IntermediateClassic

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Swahili Listening Comprehension for Advanced Learners

Ready to completely understand Swahili? Even Advanced conversations? 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 Advanced Swahili learners or those looking to reach an Advanced level.

20 Lessons AdvancedClassic

Ready to completely understand Swahili? Even Advanced conversations? 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 Advanced Swahili learners or those looking to reach an Advanced level.

20 Lessons AdvancedClassic

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Video Culture Class: Kenyan Holidays

In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn all about the holidays celebrated in Kenya! Perfect for any student interested in learning more about Kenyan culture, these will teach you the what, why, when and how of 25 Kenyan holidays.

25 Lessons AdvancedClassic

In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn all about the holidays celebrated in Kenya! Perfect for any student interested in learning more about Kenyan culture, these will teach you the what, why, when and how of 25 Kenyan holidays.

25 Lessons AdvancedClassic

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Learn With Pictures

Learn essential vocabulary with this new 25-lesson series. In each 3-minute video we'll show you a series of nouns with pictures and native pronunciation. At the end of this series, you'll know over 250 commonly used nouns in Swahili. Make sure you're paying attention - there's a quiz at the end to test what you learned!

25 Lessons BonusClassic

Learn essential vocabulary with this new 25-lesson series. In each 3-minute video we'll show you a series of nouns with pictures and native pronunciation. At the end of this series, you'll know over 250 commonly used nouns in Swahili. Make sure you're paying attention - there's a quiz at the end to test what you learned!

25 Lessons BonusClassic

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Learn with Video

Swahili Learn with Video: Learn essential vocabulary and grammar with this new 25-lesson series. In each 3-minute video we'll show you a series of nouns, verbs and subjects with pictures and native pronunciation. Then we'll show you how to naturally form sentences using these words. At the end of this series, you'll know 125 of the most commonly used verbs, over 300 commonly used nouns and how to form simple sentences in Swahili. Make sure you're paying attention - there's a quiz at the end to test what you learned!

25 Lessons BonusClassic

Swahili Learn with Video: Learn essential vocabulary and grammar with this new 25-lesson series. In each 3-minute video we'll show you a series of nouns, verbs and subjects with pictures and native pronunciation. Then we'll show you how to naturally form sentences using these words. At the end of this series, you'll know 125 of the most commonly used verbs, over 300 commonly used nouns and how to form simple sentences in Swahili. Make sure you're paying attention - there's a quiz at the end to test what you learned!

25 Lessons BonusClassic

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Throwback Thursday

Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.

382 Lessons BonusClassic

Every Thursday we revisit a classic lesson from our archives.

382 Lessons BonusClassic

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Video News

Want to know what's going on in the world of SwahiliPod101.com and Innovative Language Learning? Find out in our SwahiliPod101.com video news lessons! Information on hot new features, site promotions, giveaways and more can all be found here.

56 Lessons BonusClassic

Want to know what's going on in the world of SwahiliPod101.com and Innovative Language Learning? Find out in our SwahiliPod101.com video news lessons! Information on hot new features, site promotions, giveaways and more can all be found here.

56 Lessons BonusClassic

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Extensive Reading in Swahili for Absolute Beginners

Want to finally read Swahili without needing a dictionary every second? Then this 10-lesson series is for you! In every lesson, you get a fun and simple book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. The goal is to help you read simple Swahili sentences with confidence. To make fast progress with this series, just follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading. 2) Avoid the dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one. This course is designed to keep you reading, absorbing, and improving without getting stuck on every word.

39 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

Want to finally read Swahili without needing a dictionary every second? Then this 10-lesson series is for you! In every lesson, you get a fun and simple book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. The goal is to help you read simple Swahili sentences with confidence. To make fast progress with this series, just follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading. 2) Avoid the dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one. This course is designed to keep you reading, absorbing, and improving without getting stuck on every word.

39 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Extensive Reading in Swahili for Beginners

Want to read Swahili the fast, fun and easy way? Welcome to Beginner Level Extensive Reading Swahili. The goal is to help you read easy Swahili books with confidence. In every lesson, you get a fun and simple book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. To make fast progress with this series, just follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading. 2) Avoid the dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one. This course is designed to keep you reading, absorbing, and improving without getting stuck on every word.

26 Lessons BeginnerClassic

Want to read Swahili the fast, fun and easy way? Welcome to Beginner Level Extensive Reading Swahili. The goal is to help you read easy Swahili books with confidence. In every lesson, you get a fun and simple book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. To make fast progress with this series, just follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading. 2) Avoid the dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one. This course is designed to keep you reading, absorbing, and improving without getting stuck on every word.

26 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Extensive Reading in Swahili for Intermediate Learners

Want to read in Swahili with confidence? Then this is the series for you. Take your Swahili reading to the next level with Intermediate level books. In every lesson, you get a Swahili book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. To make fast progress, follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading and skim through. 2) Don't use a dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one.

23 Lessons IntermediateClassic

Want to read in Swahili with confidence? Then this is the series for you. Take your Swahili reading to the next level with Intermediate level books. In every lesson, you get a Swahili book, and an audio lesson to listen along with. To make fast progress, follow these 4 rules. 1) Start reading and skim through. 2) Don't use a dictionary. 3) Skip tough words 4) If a book is too tough, stop and try another one.

23 Lessons IntermediateClassic

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3-Minute Swahili

When you're in Kenya, manners are important, and in this 25-lesson series, you'll learn some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Swahili. Medina will take you step-by-step through must-know phrases like "Do you speak English?" and "Hello, my name is..." See the phrases broken down on screen while native Swahili speaker Medina explains the grammar and composition. 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.

25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

When you're in Kenya, manners are important, and in this 25-lesson series, you'll learn some of the basics you need to be polite while speaking Swahili. Medina will take you step-by-step through must-know phrases like "Do you speak English?" and "Hello, my name is..." See the phrases broken down on screen while native Swahili speaker Medina explains the grammar and composition. 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.

25 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Learn Swahili Conversations with Animation — Absolute Beginner

Want to learn Swahili through animation? With this animated series, you jump directly into native Swahili conversation. These lessons are quick, simple and perfect for beginners. Put your Swahili listening and conversation skills to the test with these bite-sized conversation lessons!

5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

Want to learn Swahili through animation? With this animated series, you jump directly into native Swahili conversation. These lessons are quick, simple and perfect for beginners. Put your Swahili listening and conversation skills to the test with these bite-sized conversation lessons!

5 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Absolute Beginner Swahili for Every Day

Are you an Absolute Beginner to Swahili? This the easiest video series to start with! In this video series, you'll learn the must-know Swahili phrases, verbs, nouns, adjectives and all aspects of Swahili that any absolute beginner should know. Perfect for learners that want to get acquainted with the top words and phrases in Swahili.

11 Lessons BeginnerClassic

Are you an Absolute Beginner to Swahili? This the easiest video series to start with! In this video series, you'll learn the must-know Swahili phrases, verbs, nouns, adjectives and all aspects of Swahili that any absolute beginner should know. Perfect for learners that want to get acquainted with the top words and phrases in Swahili.

11 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Monthly Review Video

Welcome to your Monthly Review, the monthly show on language learning where you discover new learning strategies, motivational tips, new study tools, resources, and where we show off learners like you speaking the language.

38 Lessons BonusClassic

Welcome to your Monthly Review, the monthly show on language learning where you discover new learning strategies, motivational tips, new study tools, resources, and where we show off learners like you speaking the language.

38 Lessons BonusClassic

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Must-Know Swahili Social Media Phrases

What are the Swahili phrases necessary for Social Media? You're about to find out! In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn how make comments on popular social media channels – from catching up, asking what your friends are up to, posting your reactions, wishing others a happy birthday and much, much more.

25 Lessons IntermediateClassic

What are the Swahili phrases necessary for Social Media? You're about to find out! In this 25-lesson series, you'll learn how make comments on popular social media channels – from catching up, asking what your friends are up to, posting your reactions, wishing others a happy birthday and much, much more.

25 Lessons IntermediateClassic

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Learning Strategies

Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.

86 Lessons BonusClassic

Discover learning tips and strategies to help you learn faster.

86 Lessons BonusClassic

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Swahili Teachers Answer Your Questions

We answer your most commonly asked language questions.

6 Lessons BeginnerClassic

We answer your most commonly asked language questions.

6 Lessons BeginnerClassic

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Prototype Video Lessons for Absolute Beginners

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

2 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

2 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

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Prototype Video Lessons for Intermediate Learners

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

1 Lesson IntermediateClassic

Want to get access to never-before-seen, experimental language lessons? Take a look here. Leave a comment and let us know which ones you like best!

1 Lesson IntermediateClassic

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Conversational Phrases

Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations

40 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic

Learn common words and phrases you'll need in conversations

40 Lessons Absolute BeginnerClassic