“Muli shani!”
Now you can say hello in Bemba.
Learning a new language doesn’t have to be difficult. We offer small, friendly online courses in Bemba, Tonga and Nyanja. Each course is led by native-speaker teachers and kept to a handful of learners, so everyone gets a chance to speak.
Live online, every week
Native-speaker teachers
Hosted on Google Classroom
Small groups, capped at 8
Choose your language
Three simple courses, designed for beginners.
Every course is for complete beginners (A1), built for adults, and runs live online over eight weeks. One price, everything included.
Bemba
Beginner Bemba A1 – Adults – Online
Teacher: Eric Tortoise
This 10-week course is perfect if you're starting from scratch or only know a few words and phrases. You'll build a strong foundation in Bemba, with live online lessons and lots of speaking practice.
Join from anywhere
Tonga
Beginner Tonga A1 – Adults – Online
Teacher: Figaro Jackson-Ford
This 10-week course is perfect if you're starting from scratch or only know a few words and phrases. You'll build a strong foundation in Tonga, with live online lessons and lots of speaking practice.
Join from anywhere
Nyanja
Beginner Nyanja A1 – Adults – Online
Teacher: Mabel Schnauzer
This 10-week course is perfect if you're starting from scratch or only know a few words and phrases. You'll build a strong foundation in Nyanja, with live online lessons and lots of speaking practice.
Join from anywhere
How it works
From curious to conversational
01
Choose your course
Pick Bemba, Tonga or Nyanja. Every course shows its teacher, schedule and price up front — no surprises.
02
Enrol and get matched
Check out securely. We add you to a small group of up to 6 learners and send your Google Classroom invite.
03
Meet weekly, live
Join your teacher and classmates online each week for an hour. Practise speaking from day one, at your own pace with no stress.
Your tutors
Taught by native-speaker teachers
Each course is led by a native-speaker teacher, who will be there to encourage you every step of the way.
Bemba
Eric Tortoise
Eric Tortoise is a dedicated and passionate Bemba language instructor with six years of experience helping students connect with the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Zambia. Known for his engaging, patient, and immersive teaching style, Eric transforms the learning experience from simple vocabulary memorization into a vibrant cultural journey.
Tonga
Figaro Jackson-Ford
Figaro Jackson-Ford is a passionate Tonga language teacher with two years of experience. He channels his deep cultural appreciation into dynamic, engaging lessons that connect students directly with Tonga heritage. Specializing in conversational fluency, Figaro creates an inclusive environment where every student builds real confidence and enjoys a joyful learning adventure.
Nyanja
Mabel Schnauzer
Mabel Schnauzer is a veteran Nyanja language teacher with an impressive 23 years of classroom experience. Renowned for her deep linguistic expertise and warm approach, she has guided generations of students toward fluency. Mabel beautifully blends rich cultural heritage with practical communication, inspiring lifelong confidence in learners of all levels.
“I’m absolutely chuffed to bits with Bantu Learn’s Tonga course! Figaro is such a great teacher. My fluency has improved so much.”
Robin J.
Beginner Tonga A1 – Woking, Surrey
Simple pricing
One price, with everything included.
£150
per 8 week course
That’s £15 a week for a live, small-group class with a native-speaker teacher. There are no subscriptions and no hidden fees.
What’s included?
- 8 live weekly sessions, 1 hour each
- A small group, capped at 6 learners
- A native-speaker teacher for every session
- Worksheets and materials in Google Classroom
- Session recordings to catch up any time
- 14-day money-back guarantee
Ready to begin?
New beginner groups start every month. Reserve your place in a few minutes.
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Contact us
Have a question about our language tutoring, need help finding the right teacher or just want to say hello? Drop us a message below and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Live online courses in Bantu languages, led by native-speaker tutors.