Lilian
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Lilian
Community Tutor![]()
Teaches
Swahili
Native
Speaks
English
French
Spanish
Swahili teacher, with over ten years experience in teaching .
Teaches
Swahili
Native
Speaks
English
French
Spanish
Swahili teacher, with over ten years experience in teaching .
From KenyaLiving in Nairobi, Kenya (10:55 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 14, 2022Interest topicWritingTravelArtReadingMusic
My name is Lilian Indombera Musundi.
I would like to share my passion and knowledge of the Swahili language with individuals on their enjoyable learning journey out there. I love teaching Swahili because I believe it acts as a bridge, a door opener, a gateway for persons to pursue their dreams.
My main interests are writing; children stories and narratives, telling stories to children, fashion and design, photography, farming crops and keeping chicken .I walk at five days in a week and I enjoy swimming. I love traveling and learning the richness of different cultures, which are unique.. I have traveled to Spain,Egypt, India, Sudan, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Tanzania.Me as a Teacher
I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English, Swahili and Literature, majoring in English and Literature. I also have a postgraduate diploma in Education. I have over 10years teaching experience in different capacities. Both in the formal sector that is school set up and in the informal sector outside the school system, in the community and in the development world. I am patient and I guide my students through consistency, persistence to achieve accuracy and fluency in English in their respective fields. I also teach development workers in writing narrative reports which include best practices and stories of change, videos, documentaries and newsletters.My lessons & teaching style
I use different methodologies based on the needs of my students. But mostly learner centred, a give and take situation allowing the student to think outside the box, I like to use examples in their lives, neighbourhoods to help them internalize the lessons. I also use examples from my travels. Even as I teach tenses and sentence construction, I like to make it fun.
In addition I also use text books, explanations, demonstrations, drama, role play, storytelling, online resources, discussions( about current affairs) and written exercises . This solely is determined or moulded by the students’ needs and priorities for taking the lesson.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Education
1991 - 1996
Bachelor’s - English Language and LiteratureI studied English language and Kiswahili, Majored In English language and Literature
Work Experience
2017 - 2018
Radio Play script writerI hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in English and Literature. I also have a postgraduate diploma in Education. I have over 10years teaching experience in different capacities. Both in the formal sector that is school set up and in the informal sector outside the school system, in the community and in the development world. I am patient and I guide my students through consistency, persistence to achieve accuracy and fluency in English. I also support development workers in writing narrativ
2006 - 2008
English TutorI taught English to Community health workers who spoke Arabic. Their course was in English . So i taught them English as a bridge to their health course. i was contracted by the Kenya office and posted to South Sudan.
2005 - 2006
English TutorI taught English to a group of nuns who had arrived from different countries to come and pursue studies , others had come to work. They didn't know English. I did an introductory lesson which prepared them for their respective courses.
2001 - 2003
English TutorFormal Secondary teaching, Taught English and Literature, I was patron of Debate, Journalism and Drama Clubs
1997 - 1998
English TutorTaught English in formal setting, also a class teacher
2012 - 2012
Teacher facilitatorWorked as a Teacher facilitator: facilitating teacher training countrywide for six months.
2012 - 2014
Programme CoordinatorANPPCAN stands for [ African Network for the Protection and Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect] – i worked on a project called ‘Rights for deaf children and their families’. In this project i did empowerment for parents of deaf children. I did alot of report writing and proposal writing, this involved drafting stories of change and best practices
2008 - 2011
Project facilitatorI worked with two projects‘ Tunaweza – youth ,children and community empowerment project’,‘ Strengthening Youth participation in Governance’. Iworked with Community based Organizations, Self-Help groups, Women groups, Youth groups and children rights clubs. Activities included capacity building seminars for youth, children and the community . it involved a lot of report writing, documentation of best practices and preparation of advocacy materials.
2023 - 2023
Child Safeguarding and Protection ManagerWorked in child safeguarding and protection in the three schools together with child protection and safeguarding officers
5.0
Rating
72
Students
749
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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USD 7.00
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Conversational Swahili ( Kuzungumza lugha ya Swahili) and Storytelling Skills
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USD 7.00
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82 Reviews
Shreesh Taskar
73 Swahili lessons
Teacher’s pick
We've been learning Swahili with Lillian for months now, and she's been absolutely amazing! Her lessons are always so interesting and well-planned. She's got this knack for using a variety of materials to keep things fun and engaging. We've read everything from Swahili storybooks and grammar guides to interesting essays and dialoogues, so there's never a dull moment.
On top of that, Lillian is a true professional. She's really caring and attentive to each student's needs. She takes the time to explain things clearly, and she's super patient with us as we practice our speaking skills. Honestly, I can't recommend Lillian enough if you're looking to learn Swahili in a way that's both fun and effective.
Aug 7, 2024
Federica G.
12 Swahili lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lilian is a very good teacher. She has lot's of materials and resources that she shares during her classes. That means she has a method, which makes it easier to progress and I am really progressing since I started studying with her. Plus she is also a very pleasant and relaxed person
Jan 15, 2024
Lisa Badger
18 Swahili lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lilian is a delightful teacher. One of her strengths is introducing or reinforcing grammar principles by pointing them out in stories we read together.
Oct 23, 2023
Magdalena Maurer
1 Swahili lesson
Thank you Lilian! I think with your help I can improve my litte old and rusty Swahili.
Nov 9, 2024
maya cunningham
3 Swahili lessons
Asante sana! Lilian creates a comfortable learning environment
May 28, 2024
maya cunningham
3 Swahili lessons
I really enjoyed it thank you! See you soon
May 26, 2024
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