Joshua Mbithi
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Joshua Mbithi
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Teaches
Swahili
Native
Speaks
English
Other
"š Your Swahili Adventure Starts Here ā Learn with a Native Speaker!"
Teaches
Swahili
Native
Speaks
English
Other
"š Your Swahili Adventure Starts Here ā Learn with a Native Speaker!"
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
FromĀ KenyaLiving in Other, KenyaĀ (18:34Ā UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 1, 2023InterestsTechBusiness & FinanceTravel
Jambo! Iām Joshua Mbithi, a native Swahili speaker and proud Kenyan citizen, here to make your Swahili journey fun, relatable, and culturally rich! š°šŖ With 5+ years of teaching experience, Iāve helped hundreds of students from beginners to advanced learners speak Swahili confidentlyāwhether for travel, work, or pure passion!
What makes my lessons special?
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Born & raised in Kenya: Learn real Swahili with slang, idioms, and cultural gems you wonāt find in textbooks!
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Interactive & patient teaching style: No boring drillsājust lively convos, games, and stories that stick!
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Tailored to YOU: Focus on your goalsāmastering basics, acing exams, or debating East African politics over chai!Me as a Teacher
š Jambo! Iām Joshua Mbithi ā Your Swahili Sensei & Kenyan Culture Curator! š
Born in Nairobi and fluent in Swahili soul, Iāve spent 5+ years turning beginners into bold speakers with lively, laughter-packed lessons! š£ļøš„ My secret? No boring drillsājust real-world role-plays (haggling in markets, debating Kenyan politics), slang that wins smiles, and cultural gems like Maasai proverbs or Kikuyu folktales.
Why students love my vibe?
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Tailored to YOU: Safari prep, exam mastery, or deep dives into Swahili poetryāyour goals, our blueprint!
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Kenyan insider access: Unlock music playlists, etiquette hacks, and hidden spots from Lamu beaches to Rift Valley trails.My lessons & teaching style
š Swahili Made FUN, Dynamic & Unforgettable! š
My lessons are vibrant, interactive playgroundsānot boring lectures! Think role-plays at a Kenyan market, meme-powered vocabulary games, and storytelling sessions where you become the hero. š Whether youāre mastering greetings or debating East African politics, I blend real-life scenarios, humor, and cultural gems (like Sheng slang or Swahili proverbs) to make learning stick.
What to expect?
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Zero textbooks, 100% engagement: Chat, laugh, and learn through conversations that matter to YOUātravel, work, or connecting with family.
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Bite-sized wins: Nail pronunciation with voice exercises, crack grammar via TikTok-style challenges.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
5.0
Rating
3
Students
3
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Swahili Lessons
Trial Lesson
1 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
š Swahili Starter Pack: Build Your Foundation! š
A1Ā -Ā A2Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
š Swahili Accelerator: Level Up Your Skills! š
B1Ā -Ā B2Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
š£ļø Swahili Fluency Lab: Speak Like a Pro! š£ļø
C1Ā -Ā C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
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1 Review
Dominique Marquette
1 Swahili lesson
Very methodical teacher who takes care in presenting and explaining the finer points of greetings and vocabulary during class
Feb 8, 2024
Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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