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CEFR A1–C2 courseTaught in English
Swahili · CEFR A1–C2 · English
Learn Swahili on Mynawoo with CEFR A1–C2 lessons taught in English. See units, topics, and free preview samples across 72 lessons.
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Why this course actually works
A complete CEFR grammar syllabus from A1 to C2 — taught in English, not a vocabulary game.
Grammar-first, end to end
A full A1–C2 syllabus where every structure is taught in order, on a board, with a teacher's voice — not scattered tips between mini-games.
Explained in English
You meet each rule in the language you already think in, then practise it in Swahili. Nothing is left to guesswork.
Five skills in one lesson
Grammar, reading, listening, writing and speaking are built into the same course, so what you learn on Monday you use all week.
Built so you don't forget
Smart flashcards and the Leitner system schedule reviews around your mistakes, turning short-term wins into long-term memory.
What you getTypical appsMynawoo
Complete CEFR grammar syllabus, A1 to C2
Every rule explained in your mother tongue
Corrections and feedback on what you write and say
Spaced repetition tuned to your own mistakes
How you will learn
Every lesson blends five skills, explained in your own language so nothing stays abstract.
Reading with support
Short texts with audio, tap-to-translate vocabulary and comprehension checks after every passage.
Listening practice
Native-speed audio with transcripts, replay controls and quizzes that show exactly what you missed.
Writing with feedback
Prompts matched to your level, corrected sentence by sentence with an explanation for every change.
Speaking drills
Record yourself, compare with the model answer and build confidence before you speak to a real person.
Where this course takes you
Each CEFR level unlocks something you can actually do in real life.
- A1
A1 — First real sentences
10 lessonsBasic phrases and simple daily conversations: greetings, introductions, numbers, times and places.
- A2
A2 — Everyday situations
14 lessonsUnderstanding common phrases and easy interactions: shopping, directions, plans, past and future.
- B1
B1 — Holding your own
13 lessonsWriting and speaking in more complex situations, explaining opinions and handling the unexpected.
- B2
B2 — Work and study ready
14 lessonsEnough fluency for work and study: meetings, interviews, reports and detailed discussion.
- C1
C1 — Precision and nuance
11 lessonsAcademic and professional register, argument structure, hedging, and control of tone.
- C2
C2 — Near-native command
10 lessonsImplication, irony, style and high-stakes communication where every word choice counts.
With steady daily practice, most learners reach a confident B2 in around nine months — and the whole path to C2 is already written and waiting.
What you will study
Lesson topics pulled automatically from this course outline.
Salamu na KujitambulishaKutumia 'NI' na VivumishiWatu: Ngeli ya M-WAVimilikishi: -angu, -ako, -akeWakati Uliopo: Kiambishi '-NA-'Vitu: Ngeli ya KI-VIVionyeshi: Huyu, Hawa, Hiki, HiviMahali: Viambishi -po, -ko, -moKuwa na: Kusema 'to have'Maagizo na Amri
Free preview lessons
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Full course outline
Levels, units, and lesson titles from the live database.
A1Level A110 units10 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Salamu na Kujitambulisha
Unit 2
- 2Kutumia 'NI' na Vivumishi
Unit 3
- 2Watu: Ngeli ya M-WA
Unit 4
- 2Vimilikishi: -angu, -ako, -ake
Unit 5
- 2Wakati Uliopo: Kiambishi '-NA-'
Unit 6
- 2Vitu: Ngeli ya KI-VI
Unit 7
- 2Vionyeshi: Huyu, Hawa, Hiki, Hivi
Unit 8
- 2Mahali: Viambishi -po, -ko, -mo
Unit 9
- 2Kuwa na: Kusema 'to have'
Unit 10
- 2Maagizo na Amri
A2Level A210 units14 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Wakati Timilifu (-me-)
Unit 2
- 2Viarifa vya Vitenzi vya Watu (Object Infixes)
- 3Viarifa vya Vitenzi vya Vitu
Unit 3
- 2Wakati Hali-Jazi (-ja-)
Unit 4
- 2Vishazi Rejeshi na 'amba-' (Watu)
- 3Vishazi Rejeshi na 'amba-' (Vitu)
Unit 5
- 2Hali ya Kuamuru na Kushauri (-e)
- 3Matumizi ya '-e' Baada ya Vitenzi Vingine
Unit 6
- 2Hali ya Masharti (-nge-)
Unit 7
- 2Ngeli ya U-
- 3Ngeli ya KU- (Vitenzi kama Nomino)
Unit 8
- 2Kumiliki Vitu Zamani na Baadaye ('kuwa na')
Unit 9
- 2Kulinganisha Vitu ('kuliko' na 'zaidi')
Unit 10
- 2Wakati wa Mazoea (-hu-)
B1Level B110 units13 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Hali ya Masharti (-nge-): Kufikiria Mambo ya Kubuni
Unit 2
- 2Hali ya Masharti ya Zamani (-ngali-): Majuto na Mambo Yaliyopita
Unit 3
- 2Wakati wa Mfuatano (-ka-): Kusimulia Hadithi
Unit 4
- 2Hali ya Kutendea (-e): Ulazima, Mapendekezo na Madhumuni
Unit 5
- 2Virejeshi vya Kati: Kuwaelezea Watu na Vitu (A-WA, KI-VI)
- 3Virejeshi vya Kati na Nyakati Tofauti
Unit 6
- 2Virejeshi vya Kati: Ngeli Nyingine (M-MI, JI-MA, N)
- 3Virejeshi vya Mahali: Pa, Ku, Mu
Unit 7
- 2Kauli ya Kutendesha (-sha, -za): Kufanya Mambo Yatendeke
Unit 8
- 2Kauli ya Kutendana (-ana): Kufanya Mambo Pamoja
- 3Kauli ya Kutendeka (-ika, -eka): Hali ya Kitu
Unit 9
- 2Kauli ya Kutendwa (-wa): Kubadili Mtazamo
Unit 10
- 2Viunganishi vya Sentensi: Kuunganisha Mawazo
B2Level B210 units14 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Masharti ya Uwezekano: Kutumia '-nge-'
- 3Masharti yasiyowezekana: Kutumia '-ngali-'
Unit 2
- 2Nyakati Mchanganyiko: Wakati Uliopita Timilifu ('-likuwa -me-')
- 3Nyakati Mchanganyiko: Wakati Ujao Timilifu ('-takuwa -me-')
Unit 3
- 2Virejeshi vya Hali ya Juu: Virejeshi na Vihusishi
Unit 4
- 2Matumizi ya Hali ya Kutendea: Baada ya Vitenzi vya Hisia na Matakwa
- 3Hali ya Kutendea Kanushi: Kutumia '-si-'
Unit 5
- 2Mnyambuliko wa Vitenzi: Kutendesha na Kutendea Pamoja
Unit 6
- 2Mnyambuliko wa Vitenzi: Kuchanganya Kauli ya Kutendana
Unit 7
- 2Matumizi Mengi ya '-po-': Wakati na Mahali
Unit 8
- 2Kauli ya Kutendwa (Passive) katika Nyakati Changamano
Unit 9
- 2Udogoshaji: Kutumia 'ki-'/'vi-' na 'ka-'/'tu-'
- 3Ukuzaji: Kutumia 'ji-'/'ma-'
Unit 10
- 2Viigizi Sauti (Ideophones): Kuongeza Rangi katika Lugha
C1Level C110 units11 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Matumizi ya Hali ya Masharti kwa Ushauri na Mapendekezo
- 3Hali ya Masharti kwa Madhumuni na Matokeo Yanayotarajiwa
Unit 2
- 2Masharti Yasiyowezekana Zamani: Matumizi ya '-ngali-'
Unit 3
- 2Urejeshi wa 'Amba-' na Viambatanishi vya Mahali
Unit 4
- 2Matumizi ya '-o-' ya Urejeshi kwa Dhana na Mawazo
Unit 5
- 2Kuunda Vitenzi Changamano: Kutendesha na Kutendeka
Unit 6
- 2Matumizi ya '-ka-' kwa Mfuatano wa Matukio
Unit 7
- 2Viigizi Sauti na Maneno ya Hisia (Ideophones)
Unit 8
- 2Matumizi ya Ukubwa na Udogo kwa Maana ya Ziada (JI-MA na KI-VI)
Unit 9
- 2Kauli ya Kutendwa na Vitenzi Changamano
Unit 10
- 2Kuelewa na Kutumia Methali na Misemo
C2Level C210 units10 lessons
Unit 1
- 2Virejeshi Changamano na Dhahania
Unit 2
- 2Matumizi ya Hali ya Masharti: -ngali-
Unit 3
- 2Uchanganuzi wa Kauli ya Kutendesha na Kutendeka
Unit 4
- 2Matumizi ya Hali ya Kuamrisha kwa Unyenyekevu na Ushauri
Unit 5
- 2Kiambishi 'KU-' kama Nomino na Kiima Dhahania
Unit 6
- 2Viunganishi vya Juu vya Hoja: ilhali, aidha, kadhalika
Unit 7
- 2Matumizi ya Kirai 'licha ya'
Unit 8
- 2Uundaji wa Nomino Dhahania: Ngeli ya U-
Unit 9
- 2Grami na Mtindo katika Methali
Unit 10
- 2Lugha Rasmi (Sanifu) dhidi ya Lugha ya Mtaani
Frequently asked questions
Everything learners usually ask before starting this course.
+Can I try the course for free?
Yes. The first 2 lessons are free previews. Sign up and open them straight away to see exactly how the course teaches — no payment details needed.
+Which language are the explanations in?
Explanations are written in English, while examples, exercises and audio stay in Swahili. You always understand the rule before you have to use it.
+How is the course structured?
It runs across 6 CEFR levels and 72 lessons, grouped into units. The full outline is on this page, so you can see every lesson title before you start.
+How long does it take to make real progress?
Most learners reach a confident B2 in about nine months of steady daily practice across grammar, reading, listening, writing and speaking.
+Can I study on my phone?
Yes. Mynawoo works in the browser and in the mobile app, and your progress, notebooks and Leitner cards stay in sync between them.
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