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Language Learning

Intensive Language Program

Cultural immersion through intensive language learning

This program is ideal for students, heritage seekers and groups that have an interest in African languages and want to learn in a native environment under a well structured program. Our learner-centered program offers online and in-person lessons which include formal classroom instruction, extracurricular activities and the opportunity to sharpen your language skills with native language speakers. Whether you are an expatriate living and working in East Africa or a volunteer planning to travel to East Africa, learning the local language will make you a better fit. Get started with “survival Kiswahili” and see how it goes! 
How To Enrol

Language Programs

What to Expect

Kiswahili

The Swahili language, also known as Kiswahili, is one of the most widely spoken African languages. Swahili is one of the working languages of the African Union and is officially recognized as a lingua franca of the East African Community. Kiswahili is also listed as a critical need language under the USA Department of State's Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) program. Kiswahili has also featured prominently in Hollywood most noticeable in The Lion King. Get started today on your Swahili journey!

Luganda

Luganda is widely spoken in central Uganda where it is the native language of the Baganda and also the lingua franca. The language is rich in culture and customs and is the perfect gateway to intercultural communication. This course is designed for individuals who want to hone their Luganda skills or foreign language credentials. Ugandans in the diaspora will benefit from this course which is offered both online and in-person.

There is no better way to understand others than to speak their language

Leon Panetta

Learning Options

Our intensive language program can be coupled with a study abroad program or as a stand alone program for those interested in language learning only or online learners that only need foreign language skills. The longer you stick around, the better you’ll become in speaking fluent Luganda or Kiswahili! We strongly encourage all our language students to continue language training upon their return in order to maximize learning gains. We provide the perfect avenue to learning critical and widely spoken languages in East Africa. 

Course Duration

Our intensive language program includes 60 hours of classroom teaching spread out over 4 weeks. Alternatively, students can join our 45 hour, 2 week session. The in-person experience is intensive and designed to maximize in-country experiences while keeping it affordable. In-person participation is supported with real-life experiences and interaction outside the classroom. The online option is relaxed and the teaching schedule is flexible, longer and often part time.

Language Program Highlights

Why our Language Program Stands Out

Learner-Centered Teaching

Native Language Teachers & Speakers

Custom Program and Flexibility

In-person and Online Options

Our Language Support

Cultural immersion through intensive language learning

  • We ensure that students have adequate access to resources appropriate for foreign language learning – before, during and upon their return.​
  • We provide adequate orientation and preparation for the intensive experience of speaking and studying the target language.​
  • We utilize the unique opportunities on site to access local resources including speakers of the target language.
  • We use effective assessment tools to monitor students’ language learning progress and provide meaningful and timely feedback to students on their progress.​
  • We set specific and realistic goals for speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the target language. 

Benefits and Outcomes

Learning one of our languages may count towards academic credit, intercultural insights and language skills needed for careers in federal government, global business, and other fields. Foreign language experience is also essential to future leaders’ engagement with the world and cultivates unique cultural fluency.

Upon completion, students will be able to demonstrate basic comprehension and conversation skills in different contexts including interactions with others. Students will be able to introduce themselves, interact in a market setting, ask for directions, tell time, greetings, and use the language in everyday situations. Learners will also acquire the core competencies needed to advance in language training.