Learn Swahili
MS TCDC’s Department of Intercultural Engagement offers Swahili language courses and customized programs and partnerships aimed at promoting Tanzania’s rich linguistic and cultural heritage, supporting cross-cultural exchange and connection, and fostering intercultural skills and education. Whether you are looking for high-quality Swahili language courses and training for adult-learners, desiring an immersive cultural experience or internship placement in Tanzania, interested in a tailor-made program combining elements of each, or seeking reliable Swahili translation services, we are ready to support you.
We have 50+ years of experience coordinating and delivering Swahili language courses and study abroad programs for students, programs, and universities from around the world, including the U.S and Denmark. More recently, we have become a leader nationally in virtual Swahili language course administration and instruction.
Across our menu of Swahili language courses and intercultural programs and services, whether online or in-person, we are committed to strengthening your ability to meaningfully communicate and connect with communities around Tanzania. You will be supported by a team of highly-trained and dedicated language and cultural experts.
SWAHILI COURSES
OUR SERVICES
TRANSLATION SERVICES
We supporting programs, institutions and individuals with reliable translation services from English to Swahili and Swahili to English languages.
SWAHILI ORAL PROFICIENCY TESTING
We test Swahili learners at the beginning and at the end of the program to determine their actual function level from Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced and Superior levels.
CULTURAL PROGRAMMING
We organise customised cultural immersion programs which aim at promoting Tanzania’s rich linguistic and cultural heritage, supporting cross-cultural exchange, and fostering intercultural skills and awareness.
HOME STAYS PLACEMENTS
Through our courses and programs, we place Swahili learners to stay with local Tanzanian families for total language and cultural emersions.
TRAINING SWAHILI LANGUAGE TRAINERS
We offer capacity development to Swahili language trainers in areas of teaching and learning stategies.
SWAHILI CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
We design curriculums for language and cultural training. We also produce educational materials that support in training of the Swahili Language and Culture.