Joy Wanjiku

Kiswahili & English · Online from Kenya

Joy Wanjiku

Native English tutor · TEFL-certified · onlineSpeak English with confidence.

One-to-one lessons with Joy — a TEFL-certified teacher and native English speaker who helps you move past hesitation and actually enjoy speaking. Conversation, fluency, and exam preparation, built around your goals.

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Preply Super Tutor · TEFL-certified · 4+ years teaching · rated 4.9 overall

Hello — a five-second introduction.Watch on TikTok

A teacher you can trust.

  • TEFL-certifiedtrained specifically in teaching English
  • Bachelor’s degree in Educationthe foundation behind every lesson
  • Native English speakernatural language, natural corrections
  • 4+ years teaching learners worldwide
  • Preply Super Tutor, rated 4.9 across 85+ reviews.

That 4.9 is Joy’s overall teaching rating across 85+ reviews — most of them written by her Kiswahili students, so it isn’t an English-only score. What is English-specific: she is a native speaker, and the TEFL certificate is training in teaching English.

Real conversation, real confidence.

Most people don’t struggle with English because they don’t know the rules — they struggle because they don’t get enough real practice speaking. Joy’s lessons are built around conversation from the very first minute. As a TEFL-certified teacher with a degree in Education, she knows how to explain the tricky parts clearly, and as a native speaker she’ll help you sound natural, not textbook.

Speak, don’t just study.
Every lesson centres on you talking — gently corrected, always encouraged.
Clear on the hard parts.
Grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary explained until they click.
Built around your goal.
Work, travel, study, interviews, or everyday confidence.
A small piece of language most learners have never been told.Watch on TikTok
A Preply promotional graphic for Joy Wanjiku’s tutor profile, headlined “The best Swahili tutor for you.”, mocked up on a billboard — the portrait on it is her studio photograph
Her billboard sells the Kiswahili. The English is the same teacher, the same method — and she is native in both.Preply Super Tutor · Kenya

English for your goal.

Joy Wanjiku, native English speaker and TEFL-certified online English tutor
Joy Wanjiku — native English speaker, TEFL-certified.
  1. Conversation & fluency

    The core of it: regular, real conversation that builds fluency and kills hesitation. Speak more, doubt yourself less.

  2. English for professionals

    Sharpen the English you need for work — meetings, emails, presentations, and interviews — with practical, role-relevant practice.

  3. Pronunciation & clarity

    Smooth out the sounds and rhythms that trip you up, so you’re understood clearly and feel comfortable speaking up.

  4. Exam & test preparation

    Focused, structured practice for speaking-based assessments — clear feedback and a plan that fits your deadline.

  5. Everyday confidence

    For travel, daily life, and simply feeling at ease — practical English you can use right away.

  6. Grammar that finally makes sense

    The rules explained in plain terms, tied to real sentences, so they stick.

Simple to start.

  1. 1 Book a free 30-min trial.

    Choose a time in your timezone. Meet Joy, talk goals, find your level.

  2. 2 Learn one-to-one.

    Live, personal lessons with materials matched to you.

  3. 3 Progress at your pace.

    Book flexibly, week to week or in packages. Lessons run $20–$30/hr.

Questions, answered.

What level do you teach?
Everyone from beginners to advanced speakers polishing fluency. The free trial is a relaxed way to find your level together.
Can you help with IELTS or speaking exams?
Yes — Joy offers focused, structured preparation for speaking-based assessments, built around your test date.
Will lessons help me sound more natural?
That’s the aim. Because lessons centre on real conversation with a native speaker, you build natural rhythm and confidence, not just correct grammar.
How are lessons delivered and how do I pay?
Online via video call, booked in your timezone. The trial is free; lessons run $20–$30/hr depending on level and how many you book.
Can I mix English and Kiswahili?
Yes — many students do. Both are priced the same.

Curious about Kiswahili too? Joy is a native speaker. Explore Kiswahili

Introducing Kiswahili to a brand-new student.Watch on TikTok

Your first lesson is free.

Thirty minutes, your timezone, no cost. Come and have a real conversation — the fastest way to feel your English improving.

No payment to try · lessons from $20–$30/hr afterwards