This category includes Kiswahili as a Second Language (KSL) courses focused on building core language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The track emphasizes progressive language development and cultural understanding, supporting learners through a structured and communicative approach.

Mazungumzo Kuhusu Usafiri wa Umma (Public Transportation Conversations)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

In this lesson, learners will explore common Swahili expressions used in public transportation settings. They’ll learn how to ask about fares, routes, stops, and engage in polite and practical communication while using local transport services.

Sauti za Irabu za Kiswahili (Kiswahili Vowel Sounds)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

Welcome to our Swahili learning series! In this lesson, we break down the five Kiswahili vowel sounds (A, E, I, O, U) and teach you how to pronounce them correctly. 

Salamu za Msingi za Kiswahili (Basic Swahili Greetings)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

Learn the most common Swahili greetings and how to use them in everyday conversations! Greetings are a key part of Swahili culture, and using them correctly will help you make a great first impression.

Nambari na Kuhesabu (1-100) (Numbers and Counting 1-100)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

This course introduces learners to Swahili numbers from 1 to 100, helping them build a strong foundation in counting, basic math, and everyday conversations involving numbers.

Misemo ya Wakati na Ratiba (Time-Related Phrases and Scheduling)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

This lesson teaches essential Swahili time expressions and how to talk about schedules in everyday conversations. Learners will practice asking and telling the time, discussing daily routines, and making appointments using common Swahili phrases.

Mazoezi ya Mazungumzo kwa Salamu (Conversation Practice with Greetings)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

This course focuses on practicing Swahili greetings in real conversations, helping learners build confidence in starting and responding to greetings naturally. Through interactive exercises, role-plays, and pronunciation practice, students will develop essential communication skills for everyday interactions.

Kuonyesha Wakati (Saa na Siku) (Time Telling – Hours and Days)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

This lesson teaches learners how to tell time and talk about days in Swahili. By mastering Swahili time expressions, students will be able to discuss schedules, daily activities, and important events with confidence.

Kujitambulisha na Kutambulisha Wengine (Introducing Yourself and Others)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

Learn how to introduce yourself and others in Swahili with simple, practical phrases! This lesson covers:

Saying your name (Jina langu ni…)
Asking for someone’s name (Unaitwa nani?)
Introducing others (Huyu ni…)

Kuelezea Ratiba za Kila Siku (Describing Daily Routines)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

Learn how to talk about your daily routine in Swahili using common verbs and time expressions. This lesson will help you confidently describe your day from morning to night.

Misemo ya Wakati na Shughuli za Kila Siku (Time Expressions and Daily Activities)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

This lesson teaches Swahili time expressions and how to describe daily activities in a natural and structured way. Learners will practice using key time phrases and verbs to talk about their routines, schedules, and daily events with confidence.

Uchanganuzi wa Vitenzi katika Wakati Uliopita (Past Tense Verb Conjugation)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

This lesson focuses on Swahili past tense verb conjugation, helping learners express actions that happened in the past. You will learn how to modify verbs correctly and use them in different sentence structures.

Kusimulia Matukio ya Zamani (Narrating Past Events)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

This lesson focuses on narrating past events in Swahili, helping learners describe past experiences, stories, and historical events using the correct verb forms and expressions.

Usimuliaji wa Hadithi kwa Kiswahili (Storytelling in Swahili)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

This lesson explores storytelling in Swahili, focusing on how to structure and narrate engaging stories using appropriate language, expressions, and sequencing techniques. Learners will practice telling personal experiences, folktales, and fictional stories fluently.

Ngeli ya KI-VI (KI-VI Noun Class)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

This lesson focuses on the KI-VI noun class in Swahili, which includes things, objects, and some living things. Learners will explore how these nouns function and how they affect sentence structure.

Kueleza Mapendeleo (Expressing Preferences: Napenda, Sipendi)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

This lesson teaches learners how to express likes and dislikes in Swahili using the phrases "Napenda" (I like) and "Sipendi" (I don’t like). Learners will practice forming sentences to talk about their preferences in different contexts.

Ngeli ya A-WA (A-WA Noun Class)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

This lesson introduces the A-WA noun class in Swahili, which primarily includes nouns referring to people and living things. Learners will explore how these nouns function in sentences and how they affect verb and adjective agreement.

Kujadili Mapendeleo katika Mazungumzo (Discussing Preferences in Conversations)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

This lesson focuses on how to discuss preferences in Swahili conversations, helping learners express their likes and dislikes in more interactive and detailed ways. Learners will practice stating preferences, giving reasons, and engaging in discussions about different topics.

Kuuliza Bei na Kununua Bidhaa (Asking for Prices and Making Purchases)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

This lesson covers key phrases for inquiring about costs, confirming prices, and completing a transaction. You will also learn how to use Swahili numbers when discussing prices and quantities, making shopping experiences smoother and more interactive.

Kujadiliana na Kupatana Bei (Bargaining and Negotiation)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

This lesson teaches learners how to bargain and negotiate prices in Swahili, an essential skill when shopping in markets. Learners will practice polite bargaining techniques, negotiating for better prices, and responding to sellers effectively.

Mazungumzo Tata Kuhusu Mapendeleo (Complex Conversations on Preferences)
Kiswahili as a Second Language - Regular Track

This lesson focuses on engaging in detailed and complex discussions about preferences in Swahili. Learners will practice expressing nuanced opinions, comparing preferences, and debating likes and dislikes in different contexts.