Xavery Mpombo

English speakers who want to learn Swahili - Xavery is 100% your best option!! I went from not speaking a single word of Swahili besides “hakuna matata” to being able to make small talk and have surface level conversation in only a few short months to prepare for a trip to Tanzania. He has a VERY excellent grasp on how to teach a language effectively, and a very good instinct for understanding common mistakes from English speakers because he is also a great English speaker himself who has learned from the other direction. I have had many language teachers over the years and I can tell you Xavery is one of the best I’ve had. Truly a great teacher who communicates concepts effectively, and on top of that, is an incredibly kind and patient person! Look no further!! Xavery should be your Swahili teacher!

I'm so thankful and grateful to be formally learning noun classes with a native certified Swahili teacher! For me, this is the trickiest part of learning Swahili and Xavery is the best teacher to help guide you through this. I love his verb perspective approach, it is helping to unlock the mysteries of this new grammatical concept for me. Asante sana kwa kazi yako, Xavery. Wewe ni mwalimu bora!

Xavery is an excellent teacher. He has helped me improve in conversational Swahili so much that people in Tanzania are surprised every time I return and can speak better without living there. I travel there a few times a year. I recommend italki and Xavery to anyone learning!

This is my son's 15th lesson - starting weekly lessons with Xavery some months ago to learn Swahili. Not only is my son extremely motivated (we are going back to volunteer again in Tanzania this July) - but Xavery has been fabulous in getting my son to the stage where he can have simple conversations across a range of subjects. More progress to come but this is one of my son's favorite things to do! Thanks so much Xavery.

Danke für die einfühlsame Begleitung beim Lernen! Asante kwa usaidizi wako, wa kujifunza kwangu!

My Swahili lessons with Mwalimu Xavery are the best! Where else do I get to put into practice all of the grammar lessons I've acquired, get real-time assistance and corrections when making mistakes, actively participate in engaging discussions and laugh out loud all while moving forward in my Swahili learning journey? Look no further for your Swahili teacher, Xavery has got you covered in every aspect, whether it be grammar lessons, listening, writing, reading or conversations in Swahili, not to mention integrated lessons about Swahili and Tanzanian culture and history, etc. Not only is Xavery a Swahili language expert, but he is very well-read about history and other current events, making our discussions in Swahili captivating and engaging. Nashukuru sana kwa msaada wako, Xavery, wewe ni balaa kubwa! Asante sana kwa kipindi chetu cha leo!