Swahili 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, Swahili is the cultural gateway to all of Eastern Africa.
The best channels to learn Swahili for free.
Structured courses with Swahili grammar, vocabulary and practical travel expressions.
View channel→Simple and accessible Swahili courses by a native Kenyan speaker.
View channel→Tanzanian films and series in Swahili. Total immersion in everyday Dar es Salaam Swahili.
View channel→Kenyan news channel. News in Swahili with subtitles, perfect for formal Swahili.
View channel→Our selection of movies and TV shows for Swahili immersion.
Kenyan film presented at Cannes. Contemporary Nairobi Swahili with sheng (urban slang).
Drama / RomanceMoving Kenyan film about a little girl who dreams of being a superhero. Simple family Swahili.
Family dramaTanzanian reality TV series. Natural everyday Tanzanian Swahili.
EntertainmentMystical Kenyan film. Modern Kenyan Swahili with spiritual and philosophical themes.
Fantasy dramaEssential artists to discover music in Swahili.
Tanzanian superstar. Modern Swahili with bongo flava, danceable rhythms and accessible lyrics.
Globally successful Kenyan group. Melodic Swahili with English, perfect vocal harmonies.
New Tanzanian star. Soft and melodic Swahili, powerful voice and poetic lyrics.
Legendary Kenyan rapper. Swahili-sheng-English mix, precise flow and meaningful lyrics.
Key words and expressions sorted by theme to practice through immersion.
Combine cultural immersion with live classes with native teachers. 2 sessions per week, 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.