Kiswahili is the lingua franca of East Africa, spoken by 200 million people from Kenya to the DRC. Language of bongo flava, taarab and a booming East African cinema, Kiswahili is the cultural gateway to all of Eastern Africa.
The best channels to learn Kiswahili for free.
Structured courses with Kiswahili grammar, vocabulary and practical travel expressions.
View channel→Simple and accessible Kiswahili courses by a native Kenyan speaker.
View channel→Tanzanian films and series in Kiswahili. Total immersion in everyday Dar es Salaam Kiswahili.
View channel→Kenyan news channel. News in Kiswahili with subtitles, perfect for formal Kiswahili.
View channel→Our selection of movies and TV shows for Kiswahili immersion.
Kenyan film presented at Cannes. Contemporary Nairobi Kiswahili with sheng (urban slang).
Drama / RomanceMoving Kenyan film about a little girl who dreams of being a superhero. Simple family Kiswahili.
Family dramaTanzanian reality TV series. Natural everyday Tanzanian Kiswahili.
EntertainmentMystical Kenyan film. Modern Kenyan Kiswahili with spiritual and philosophical themes.
Fantasy dramaEssential artists to discover music in Kiswahili.
Tanzanian superstar. Modern Kiswahili with bongo flava, danceable rhythms and accessible lyrics.
Globally successful Kenyan group. Melodic Kiswahili with English, perfect vocal harmonies.
New Tanzanian star. Soft and melodic Kiswahili, powerful voice and poetic lyrics.
Legendary Kenyan rapper. Kiswahili-sheng-English mix, precise flow and meaningful lyrics.
Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.
Combine cultural immersion with regular live classes with native teachers, in small groups.
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All Targumi resources for this language.
Assess your CEFR level in 5 minutes.
A hundred words, thirty key phrases as a printable PDF, free.
Films, music, traditions. How well do you know?
Guides, methods and tips to progress.
Essential words and phrases organised by themes.
Live classes with a bilingual native teacher. First lessons free.