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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
You speak something
the world is paying to learn.
Swahili is the most spoken language in Africa. Foreigners from the US, Europe, and China are actively paying to learn it. You already know it — let's turn that into an income.
KES 1,200+
Per session
Flexible
Set your hours
No Experience
We provide plans
Demand
Real students. Real money.
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Americans
Travelling to East Africa or doing business in the region.
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British & Europeans
Heritage connections, aid work, language enthusiasts.
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Chinese nationals
Business interests in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are growing fast.
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African diaspora
Reconnecting with roots, cultural preservation.
How you teach
Four formats. Pick your fit.
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1-on-1 lessons
You and one student. 30 or 60 minutes. Conversational, focused, and well-paid. Most popular with serious learners.
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Group lessons
3–6 students at once. Lower per-student rate, but you earn more per hour total. Good for structured curriculum delivery.
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Written coaching
Async. Students send you written Swahili. You correct it and explain. Works over chat — no video calls required.
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Pronunciation sessions
Focused on accent and flow. Popular with students who already know some Swahili but want to sound natural.
Process
Sign-up to your first session.
01
Apply and complete a language check
You're not tested on grammar rules — just on your ability to hold a natural, clear Swahili conversation. Most native speakers pass easily.
02
Set up your profile
Choose which session formats you offer, your available hours, and your style. Your profile goes live on our teacher marketplace.
03
Students book you
You get notified when a student books. You confirm, then meet via the platform's video or chat tool. No third-party apps needed.
04
Teach. Get paid. Repeat.
Payment processes immediately after the session. M-Pesa within minutes. Students can rebook directly through your profile.
Earnings
Teaching pays well.
2–4 sessions/week
KES 8,000 – 16,000
/ month
Daily sessions (1–2hr/day)
KES 22,000 – 38,000
/ month
Full schedule + team income
KES 45,000 – 75,000+
/ month
Questions?
