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Wanjiru M.
M-Pesa received
+KES 2,400
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Brian K.
M-Pesa received
+KES 1,800
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Akinyi O.
M-Pesa received
+KES 3,200
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🌍 Teach Swahili · Premium rates
You speak something the world pays to learn.
Swahili is the most spoken language in Africa. Students from the US, UK, Europe, and China are actively booking lessons. Pick a task, teach the session, get paid.
Free to join · Set your own hours · KES 1,100+ per session · Instant M-Pesa
6+
Open requests
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Instant
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Live student requests
Open teaching tasks
Each listing shows the student, schedule, and exact payout. Pick one that fits your hours and apply.
6 open requests
🇺🇸
Michael R.
Austin, Texas
Conversational Swahili for travel
Preparing for a three-week trip to Tanzania. Wants practical phrases, greetings, market negotiation, and basic directions.
Payout
KES 1,400 /session
Length
45 min
Format1-on-1
Tue & Thu evenings (EAT 8–9pm)Beginner
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Sarah T.
London, UK
Business Swahili for NGO work
Working with a Nairobi-based NGO starting next month. Needs formal Swahili for meetings, correspondence, and polite negotiation.
Payout
KES 1,800 /session
Length
60 min
Format1-on-1
Weekly, Monday mornings (EAT 10am)Intermediate
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Wei L.
Guangzhou, China
Written Swahili correction & coaching
Sends weekly written Swahili. Wants corrections with explanations. Async work — no video calls needed.
Payout
KES 900 /session
Length
Async weekly
FormatWritten
Flexible · submit anytimeBeginner
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Amara O.
Atlanta, USA (Kenyan diaspora)
Kids' Swahili — heritage language
Mother wants her 8-year-old to speak Swahili with visiting grandparents. Needs patient, playful teaching style.
Payout
KES 1,200 /session
Length
30 min
Format1-on-1
Sat mornings (EAT 4–5pm)Beginner
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Jonas K.
Berlin, Germany
Accent & pronunciation polish
Already conversational but wants to sound natural. Focused sessions on stress patterns, rhythm, and native flow.
Payout
KES 1,100 /session
Length
30 min
FormatPronunciation
Flexible · any afternoonAdvanced
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Priya M.
Delhi, India
Group class for aid workers
Four aid workers deploying to Kenya next quarter. Wants weekly small-group sessions focused on field conversation.
Payout
KES 2,600 /session
Length
60 min (4 students)
FormatGroup
Wednesdays (EAT 6–7pm)Beginner
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See all open requests →Who's learning
Real students. Real money.
Demand comes from four main groups. All actively paying for lessons.
🇺🇸
Americans
Travelling to East Africa or working with regional businesses.
~400 active
🇬🇧
British & Europeans
Heritage connections, aid work, and language enthusiasts.
~350 active
🇨🇳
Chinese nationals
Trade and business with Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
~220 active
🌍
African diaspora
Reconnecting with roots and cultural preservation.
~450 active
How you teach
Four formats. Pick your fit.
Each format has its own payout range. Stack them or specialize.
👤
1-on-1 lessons
You and one student. 30 or 60 minutes. Conversational, focused, well-paid.
KES 1,100–1,800 / session
👥
Group lessons
3–6 students at once. Lower per-student rate, higher hourly total.
KES 2,000–2,800 / session
📝
Written coaching
Async. Students send written Swahili, you correct and explain.
KES 800–1,200 / week
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Pronunciation sessions
Focused on accent and flow. Popular with advanced learners.
KES 900–1,300 / session
Process
Start teaching in four steps
01
Sign up free
Create your account in 2 minutes. No fees, no CV, no interview. Your teacher profile goes live immediately.
02
Pick a task
Browse open student requests. Each shows the student, schedule, format, and exact payout before you claim it.
03
Teach the session
Meet via the platform's video or chat tool. No third-party apps, no scheduling coordination outside the platform.
04
Get paid to M-Pesa
Payment clears immediately after the session. Students can rebook directly through your profile.
Earning potential
Real numbers. No fluff.
Based on actual teacher earnings. What you make depends on how many sessions you take.
2–4 sessions/week
KES 8,000 – 16,000
/ month
Daily (1–2 hrs/day)
KES 22,000 – 38,000
/ month
Full schedule + team
KES 45,000 – 75,000+
/ month
Real talk
Common questions
Your language is an income stream.
Free to join. Set your own hours. Your first session could be your first payout.
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