Embrace Kiswahili, the lingua franca of East and Central Africa. As an official language of the African Union and the sole African language in the UN’s Directorate of Global Communications, Kiswahili not only opens doors for scholars in fields such as linguistics, anthropology, geography, archaeology, and sociology but also fosters cultural exchange, diplomatic engagement, and global understanding. Join over 200 million speakers worldwide in learning this language, enriched by Arabic influence and shaped by its history as a trade language and a vehicle for anti-colonial liberation.
Lecturer of Kiswahili (Elementary & Advanced)
MA in Linguistics, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; MA in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies, Carleton University, Canada
Regina Fupi brings over a decade of experience teaching Kiswahili to non-native speakers across North America, with a focus on language acquisition, cultural immersion, and real-world communication in Kiswahili. Her scholarly interests include translation studies, Kiswahili pedagogy, Bantu linguistics, Black history and its representation in educational resources in the Western world (particularly North America), and the phenomenological experiences of people of African descent in the diaspora. She is passionate about advancing inclusive, culturally rich language education.
Lecturer of Kiswahili (Intermediate Level)
Ph.D. in Kiswahili, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Ruth Shao is an experienced Kiswahili instructor with over eight years of teaching and research across East Africa, West Africa, and Europe. She has taught Kiswahili at all levels—from beginner to advanced—to undergraduate and graduate students in Tanzania, Ghana, Germany, and the UAE. Her work focuses on second language acquisition, curriculum development, and culturally responsive teaching, with an emphasis on practical communication, cultural immersion, and building learner confidence.
Upon successful completion, you will receive recognized certificates from The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, licensed by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA).
*To enroll in level 2 courses, students are required to complete a placement test to ensure they meet the necessary prerequisites. This assessment is free of charge.
Click here to secure your place today in the language course of your choice.
For any queries or more information, please contact languages@theafricainstitute.org.
Embrace Kiswahili, the lingua franca of East and Central Africa. As an official language of the African Union and the sole African language in the UN’s Directorate of Global Communications, Kiswahili not only opens doors for scholars in fields such as linguistics, anthropology, geography, archaeology, and sociology but also fosters cultural exchange, diplomatic engagement, and global understanding. Join over 200 million speakers worldwide in learning this language, enriched by Arabic influence and shaped by its history as a trade language and a vehicle for anti-colonial liberation.
Embrace Kiswahili, the lingua franca of East and Central Africa. As an official language of the African Union and the sole African language in the UN’s Directorate of Global Communications, Kiswahili not only opens doors for scholars in fields such as linguistics, anthropology, geography, archaeology, and sociology but also fosters cultural exchange, diplomatic engagement, and global understanding. Join over 200 million speakers worldwide in learning this language, enriched by Arabic influence and shaped by its history as a trade language and a vehicle for anti-colonial liberation.
Lecturer of Kiswahili (Elementary & Advanced)
MA in Linguistics, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; MA in Applied Linguistics and Discourse Studies, Carleton University, Canada
Regina Fupi brings over a decade of experience teaching Kiswahili to non-native speakers across North America, with a focus on language acquisition, cultural immersion, and real-world communication in Kiswahili. Her scholarly interests include translation studies, Kiswahili pedagogy, Bantu linguistics, Black history and its representation in educational resources in the Western world (particularly North America), and the phenomenological experiences of people of African descent in the diaspora. She is passionate about advancing inclusive, culturally rich language education.
Lecturer of Kiswahili (Intermediate Level)
Ph.D. in Kiswahili, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Ruth Shao is an experienced Kiswahili instructor with over eight years of teaching and research across East Africa, West Africa, and Europe. She has taught Kiswahili at all levels—from beginner to advanced—to undergraduate and graduate students in Tanzania, Ghana, Germany, and the UAE. Her work focuses on second language acquisition, curriculum development, and culturally responsive teaching, with an emphasis on practical communication, cultural immersion, and building learner confidence.
Upon successful completion, you will receive recognized certificates from The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, licensed by the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA).
*To enroll in level 2 courses, students are required to complete a placement test to ensure they meet the necessary prerequisites. This assessment is free of charge.
Click here to secure your place today in the language course of your choice.
For any queries or more information, please contact languages@theafricainstitute.org.
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