Anne Wanjiru

Anne Wanjiru is a Swahili Instructor and Course Coordinator at SIT Study Abroad, where she has worked for over 10 years. She specializes in teaching standard spoken Kiswahili to non-native speakers and advises both students and teachers on language acquisition strategies. Her roles include curriculum coordination and ensuring comprehensive language support for learners.

Education: Secondary education in Central Kenya, complemented by diplomas in Teaching Methodology and Teaching Kiswahili to Speakers of Other Languages (from local Kiswahili institutions).

Research & Expertise: Focuses on linguistic pedagogy for Swahili as a foreign language, multicultural language instruction, and educational advisory practices for language learners.

Additional Roles: Part-time freelance tutor for graduate students, demonstrating her commitment to supporting advanced learners beyond institutional frameworks.