Learn to Speak Swahili : Language Exchange via Email, Text Chat and Voice and Video Chat

Learn to Speak Swahili

Language Exchange via Email, Text Chat and Voice and Video Chat

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Learn to Speak Swahili

Language Exchange via Email, Text Chat and Voice and Video Chat


Learn Swahili online by practicing with a native speaker who is learning your language. Write or speak Swahili online to improve grammar or conversation.

A language exchange complements other forms of learning such as classroom, cultural immersion and multimedia, because you get to practice all that you have learned with native speakers in a safe and supportive environment.

The Basics
What is a language exchange?
Why do a language exchange?
How to do a language exchange?
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...one of  "the best ways to learn a foreign language."

- The Wall Street Journal

Advantages of language exchange learning include:
  • Learning the real Swahili language (slang, expressions, etc.) used by ordinary native speakers
  • Getting accustomed to the way native speakers speak in real (casual) Swahili conversation
  • Making a friend in the Swahili-speaking culture.
Language exchange learning is also inexpensive because we provide free tips and conversation lesson plans that allow you to do a language exchange on your own.

For more advantages, please see why do a language exchange.

What You Can Do Here

Here at MyLanguageExchange.com, you can
  • Find Swahili-speaking language exchange partners.
  • Practice your Swahili by writing emails (pen pals).
  • Practice written conversation using text chat.
  • Practice speaking using voice and video chat.
We provide free, helpful guidelines and tips on how to do a language exchange, as well as free lesson plans designed by an expert in language exchange learning. The activities are fun so you can easily "break the ice" with your new learning partner and get effective practice.

In short, you have everything you need to practice and learn Swahili via a language exchange.


Email, Text Chat or Voice and Video Chat?

The type of exchange that is right for you depends on your proficiency level in Swahili and your learning goals. Find out which type of language exchange is right for you.


Before Practicing

Before you begin practicing, please read the free guideline, How To Do A Language Exchange for hints on doing an effective language exchange.


Find a Partner Now

Find a Swahili language exchange partner now, and have fun!

Find a  Swahili-speaking Partner
Your native language:

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Our Newest Swahili-speaking Members

Here are 20 of our most recent Swahili-speaking members that could become your partner.

To view all registered Swahili native speakers, please click here.
Click on a name for more information or to contact the member.
Name Country
(City)
Native Language Practicing Language Description

person Peris
January 24, 2026
Kenya
(Nairobi)
English
Swahili
French
Danish
Italian
German
Hello, I'm a student in the University. I'm learning foreign languages for my career as well as international travel. I can help you with English if you need. Do not hesitate to contact me. I'm a fan of culture learning and history. I..... translate

person Moks
January 24, 2026
Kenya
(Nairobi)
Swahili
German
Hallo, I’m Moks, I’d love to improve my German skills, I like to talk about simple daily conversation, Healthy living and music. translate

person Suleiman
January 24, 2026
Tanzania
(Zanzibar)
Swahili
Swahili
Hello my name is Suleiman. I am a native speaker of Kiswahili with Master of Arts in Education and extensive experience in teaching Kiswahili to learners from diverse backgrounds. My teaching is designed for beginner and intermediate learners who wan..... translate

person Zuel
January 23, 2026
Tanzania
(Arusha)
Swahili
English
Interest in tech Environmen tal conservation Learning different languages Watching movies Cooking translate

person josephine
January 23, 2026
Tanzania
(dar es salaam)
Swahili
Italian
Spanish
my name is josephine thomas, from tanzania, i am 32 years old . am interested on learning Italian and spanish i would like to learn these language just because i like their beautiful culture. I like reading new things, music, soccer, cooking , swimmi..... translate

person Bonny
January 22, 2026
Congo
(LUBUMBASHI)
Swahili
English
Je suis BONNY KITENGE de la République Démocratique du Congo, je veux apprendre l'anglais pour me permettre de m'ouvrir de nouveaux horizons, notamment des cours gratuits en ligne dont nombreux sont en anglais. Ensuit e, j'ai commencé ..... translate

person Jesca
January 22, 2026
Tanzania
(Dar es Salaam)
Swahili
French
German
English
Spanish
Hello, I am a Swahili native. I know some English but would really like to polish it and improve my fluency. I have a special interest for learning different languages, not only the ones mentioned of course. Kamba language was not on the option lis..... translate

person shamil
January 21, 2026
Kenya
(nairobi)
Swahili
Somali
i'm shamil from kenya i know english if anyone wants to teach me somali i'll teach him/her somali in exchange translate

person Olly
January 21, 2026
Tanzania
(Dar es salaam)
English
Swahili
Chinese, Mandarin
Spanish
Hi! I’m Olly, I’m a Uni student majoring in Civil Engineering. I love watching anime and reading books and mangas, I love writing too and language learning, i love cats and sewing. I'm learning spanish for a year now and Mandarin for 3 months. ..... translate

person anna
January 21, 2026
Tanzania
(Dar es salaam)
Swahili
English
Hello I am Anna from Tanzania am here seeking for any person who is interesting in language exchange and also for making friends. translate

person Alice
January 21, 2026
Kenya
(Mombasa)
Swahili
English
Swahili
English
German
Finnish
Am an African woman whose got a special interest in learning basic different languages. I love swimming, environmental documentaries, learning different cultures,travel and meeting up new people from all over the world. translate

person Yve
January 21, 2026
Kenya
(Nairobi)
English
Swahili
Japanese
I am an intellectual who has passion for creative arts in anime, Music, African history and is a mental health supporter translate

person Vedasto
January 20, 2026
Netherlands
(Harderwijk)
Swahili
Dutch
I am new here Harderwijk, i like to learning dutch language and practice translate

person Lisa
January 19, 2026
Tanzania
(Dar es Salaam)
Swahili
Spanish
English
Chinese, Taiwanese (Hokkien, Minnanhua)
French
Hi, mambo! I'm from Tanzania, a beautiful country known for its friendly people and pure Swahili. I'm passionate about learning different languages and discovering new cultures. I'd love to share my language and culture while learning ..... translate

person Kelvini
January 19, 2026
Tanzania
(Arusha)
Swahili
German
Hello Friends Nice to meet you I'm Kelvini a Tourist guide and Tour operator from Tanzania East Africa I'm so super happy to share with you different things about,, traveling, learning languages , hiking mountain Kilimanjaro , feel free to..... translate

person nyasimet
January 19, 2026
Tanzania
(dar es salaam)
Swahili
Spanish
hi i am nyasimet from Tanzania i learn spanish, i want to have somebody to help me with my spanish translate

person Raimondi
January 18, 2026
Tanzania
(Dar es salaam)
Swahili
English
I'm looking someone to teach me English and I am ready to teach you Swahili translate

person Cycy
January 17, 2026
Kenya
(Nairobi)
Swahili
English
Italian
I am a Kenyan who enjoys immersing myself in different cultures in my country and now I am drawn to learning about other cultures from around the world .I am fluent in Swahili, English and Kikuyu (Kenyan language) translate

person Mark
January 16, 2026
Tanzania
(mwanza)
Swahili
Japanese
Hey its Mike like to make friends with different people even u, i also love sports watching movies and travel translate

person Anneth
January 16, 2026
Tanzania
(Dar es salaam)
Swahili
English
Ninaishi Dar es salaam Tanzania 🇹🇿 ninapenda kujifunza kiingereza na lugha nyingine na kuwa na marafiki kote ulimwenguni,na mimi nitawafundisha Kiswahili translate

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