"Before I took the Swahili course with Yanis, I had been learning Swahili on my own for some time and couldn't understand many connections of the language.

Thanks to the clearly structured lessons and the good teaching materials, I was able to form short sentences very quickly. That motivated me to keep going. 

Even today, I still explain the tenses using his “cubes method” when other Germans in my circle want help.

Yanis introductory course helped me find my way into the language.

Unfortunately, I now live on the mainland, so I can't take advantage of the courses he offers in Zanzibar, but I can wholeheartedly recommend them.

Asante sana, Yanis."

Translated from German

"Dear Yanis,

After I had already taken an introductory course in Swahili with you a few years ago, I was delighted to learn that I could take all the course modules with you during my stay this year.

My stay has taken on a solid structure, and by week 2 I was already able to understand and speak my first simple sentences.

Thank you so much for all your hard work with our course.

It’s especially valuable to be taught in one’s own native language.

Best regards, Silvia"

Translated from German