Instructor for French and Swahili languages
Summary
Freelance language instructor in Nairobi delivers tailored one-on-one lessons in French and Swahili to two adult students, focusing on conversational and practical skills.
Instructor for French and Swahili Language
Language: French and Swahili
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment type: Freelance.
In STAR7 () we support our customers throughout the product information and content life cycle. STAR7 started its activity as a Language Service Provider more than 20 years ago and it is still expanding worldwide.
The STAR7 LLC Academy team works with clients such as
companies and relocation companies to provide language training for families
moving to new countries.
We are currently recruiting a Freelance French and Swahili Language Instructor to deliver on-site lessons to two adult students in Nairobi, Kenya. This assignment may also lead to
additional opportunities in the future, supporting other students (virtual
and/or in-person).
Key Responsibilities - in this role you will:
- Design and deliver engaging one-to-one lessons tailored to the student’s level, goals, and learning style.
- Focus on:
- - Swahili: Basic/daily conversation, family interactions, community engagement and shool-related communication.
- - French: Develop professional communication skills and focus on spoken conversation, business communication and e-mail writing. Assess existing foundation knowledge (prior beggining level, not dialectic-specific) and tailor the curriculum accordingly.
- Monitor progress and provide regular feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Encourage active participation and build the student’s confidence in speaking and understanding French and Swahili.
- Adapt teaching methods and pace based on the student’s evolving needs.
- Maintain clear and professional communication with the student and project manager.
Requirements
- Native in Swahili and near-native proficiency in French.
- Proven experience in teaching/instructuring French and Swahili as a second language, preferably in a one-to-one setting.
- Strong knowledge of the grammar, pronunciation, and usage of French and Swahili.
- Ability to create engaging and personalized lesson plans.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, flexibility, and a student-centered approach.
- A degree, Education, Linguistics, or a related field is a plus.
- TEFL/TESOL certification or equivalent is preferred.
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