Complete Swahili Beginner to Intermediate Course

Discover a new and effective way to learn Swahili. With 18 units covering the four key skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, this bestselling course comprises a book and free online audio support.

Are you looking for a complete course in Swahili which takes you effortlessly from beginner to confident speaker? Whether you are starting from scratch, or are just out of practice, Complete Swahili will guarantee success!

Now fully updated to make your language learning experience fun and interactive. You can still rely on the benefits of a top language teacher and our years of teaching experience, but now with added learning features.

The course is structured in thematic units and the emphasis is placed on communication, so that you effortlessly progress from introducing yourself and dealing with everyday situations, to using the phone and talking about work.


By the end of this course you will be at B1 of the Common European Framework (CEFR) for Languages: Can deal with most situations likely to arise in travelling in an area where the language is spoken and discuss daily life giving reasons and opinions

Learn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and interactive features:

Author Insights
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.

Grammar Tips
Easy-to-follow building blocks to give you a clear understanding.

Useful Vocabulary
Easy to find and learn, to build a solid foundation for speaking.

Dialogues
Read and listen to everyday dialogues to help you speak and understand fast.

Pronunciation
Don't sound like a tourist! Perfect your pronunciation before you go.

Test Yourself
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.

Try this
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.


The audio for this course can be downloaded from the Teach Yourself Library app or streamed at library.teachyourself.com.

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