Jambo — I’m Joy
The teacher behind the lessons.
A TEFL-certified educator from Kenya, native in Kiswahili and English, teaching learners around the world one conversation at a time.
Hello, karibu.
My name is Joy, and I’m a qualified teacher from Kenya. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Education, specialising in Kiswahili and History, along with a TEFL certificate — and over the past four years, my love of languages has led me to focus on teaching Kiswahili and English to students all over the world.
I believe learning a language should feel less like studying and more like a conversation with a friend. My lessons are interactive, practical, and shaped around each student — whether your goal is to build conversational skills, sharpen your grammar, or understand the culture behind the words.
Outside the classroom, I enjoy reading, exploring different cultures, and creative projects that keep me growing as an educator. My aim is simple: to make your learning journey both enjoyable and effective.
Joy Wanjiku
TEFL-certified · BEd — Kiswahili & History
Qualified, and proud of it.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education
- specialising in Kiswahili and History
- TEFL certificate
- trained in teaching language and content effectively
- 4+ years
- teaching experience, with students at every level
- Preply Super Tutor
- a verified badge for highly rated, experienced tutors
- Rated 4.9 / 5
- across 85+ student reviews
- Native Kiswahili and English speaker
- plus beginner Polish, Spanish, and German
My approach.
Over the years I’ve developed a flexible, student-centred way of teaching that focuses on four things:
Personalised lessons — tailored to your goals, interests, and level.
Interactive learning — real conversation, real-life examples, and plenty of practice.
Clear explanations — grammar and vocabulary broken down until they genuinely make sense.
Cultural insight — so you don’t just learn the language, you understand the world it lives in.
Learning Kiswahili or English opens doors — for travel, business, study, or simply connecting with people. With me, you won’t just learn the language; you’ll gain the confidence to actually use it.
In their words.
4.9 average · 85+ reviews.
She finds the perfect balance between challenging you and creating a relaxed, supportive learning environment. I learned so much in a surprisingly short time, and I looked forward to every lesson.
She has a talent for making complicated topics feel simple and approachable. Her patience, encouragement, and ability to simplify difficult ideas helped me improve much faster than I expected.
Every session has been enjoyable and productive. She is patient, encouraging, and highly engaging. She makes learning Swahili feel approachable and fun.
Let’s meet.
The best way to know if we’re a good fit is simply to talk. Book a free 30-minute lesson — no cost, no pressure — and let’s see where your Kiswahili or English can go.
No payment to try · lessons from $20–$30/hr afterwards