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Kinshasa School of Lingala
Learn to speak Lingala from anywhere
Live lessons in 1-to-1. Online or in person.
Study part-time or full-time from $55 per month
Prefer to learn full-time? Explore our full-time programs — 20 hours per week
Select your goal, compare the level, then choose how you want to pay.
Survival lesson for daily life
Target Level: A1
Duration: 2 months (5 lessons per week) – 9 months (1 lesson per week)
Effort: Light
Best if you need basic and common daily use: introducing yourself, shopping, directions, travel basics, and simple workplace phrases.
Outcome: handle 30 common daily situations, learn 500+ words, and use present, past, and future structures.
Method: 1-on-1 speaking, correction, repetition, and practical sentence building.
Reach autonomy for better interaction
Level: B1
Duration: 6 months (5 lessons/week) – 18 months (1 lesson/week)
Effort: Regular
Best if you need autonomy for deeper integration, family gatherings, social interactions, teamwork, services, study support, or basic negotiation.
Outcome: easier speaking for work, travel, and family, with 1,500+ words and stronger connected sentences.
Method: roleplay, guided conversation, correction, and practical speaking situations.
Master the language for all situations
Target Level: C1
Duration: 8 months (5 lessons/per week) – 20 months (1 lesson per week)
Effort: High
Best if you need advanced fluency for work, relocation, research, academic communication, or professional confidence.
Outcome: confident speech with nuance and authority, advanced vocabulary, and a more native-style flow.
Method: immersion, media, advanced correction, presentations, debate, and professional language practice.
I’m glad I found them
The teachers have been so helpful
Flexible and professional
We don’t ask you to trust us blindly. We provide clear, verifiable proof backed by legal registration in the UK and South Africa.
Clear structure, real lessons, and full control from your first day.
Choose your pace and see your exact price instantly.
Flexible private lessons for students managing work, study, or family commitments. Pay monthly, every 3 months, or every 6 months and save more.
We help you prepare a clearer visa file by organizing your journey before you apply.
Choose your accommodation option, then go to the Bootcamp enrollment section to add it during checkout.
Add cultural, touristic, and sporting activities to practise the language after class, meet people, and discover the city.
Before you enroll, review the key rules for payment, renewal, cancellation, and support.
Check the section choose your plan, and complete the secure payment process. You will receive your confirmation of enrollment to start booking your lessons.
You’ll get a confirmation email, credentials to access Amasomo (within 24h), and a program summary.
Yes! Use promo code STUDENT10 at checkout for $10 off your first month.
Yes. Complete the contact form and a team member will contact you back.
Yes. You can receive personalized guidance in choosing your plan or confirming payment.
Yes. Your subscription renews automatically every 30 days from your enrollment date.
Yes. All payments are processed via Stripe and managed by Gusoma Publishing Company Limited (UK).
Yes after the minimum period term (3 months). Send an email at least 30 days before your next renewal to cancel without penalties.
Yes. Simply email us at least 30 days before your next renewal, and the change will be applied.
One-month pauses are allowed with at least 30 days before your next renewal.
Your subscription continues until you formally cancel via email.
We’ll help you choose based on your goals and schedule. Contact us for advice.
4h/month ($39), 8h/month ($79), 12h/month ($100), and 24h/month ($149).
Yes. All students receive digital receipts after payment, and invoices upon request.
Book and attend your lessons regularly. Notify us of changes or issues. Manage your subscription by email.
Beginner: greetings, basic structure, pronunciation. Intermediate: full sentences, past/future, questions. Advanced: fluency, idioms, audio/video practice.
PDF books, grammar guides, slides, vocab lists, exercises, audio & video practice tools are available depending on our plan. Check the add-ons to choose the materials that suit you best.
Yes, just add the book add-ons to your subscription. You will get 1 book per month in pdf or printed format.
Yes. Our books are available globally on Amazon or directly from us.
Lingala for Foreigners, Learn Lingala with Images, 75 Bilingual Conversations in Lingala.
Yes. Your teacher corrects written and oral exercises, and provides suggestions.
Absolutely. All resources are designed for non-native speakers with zero prior knowledge.
Yes. Our program follows A1, A2, B1, B2, and C1 benchmarks.
Yes. You’ll access everything online 24/7 via the Amasomo platform.
Yes. Videos explain grammar and pronunciation; audio files improve listening.
We have several teachers who are all qualified. Most students are taught by our headteacher — calm, experienced, and focused on clarity and progress.
No. You will work with several teachers to ensure that you are progressing effectively.
Each 1-hour lesson includes review, visual grammar instruction, guided practice, speaking, and Q&A.
Live on Google Meet. Recordings are available by request with the add-ons.
All lessons are private, one-on-one. No group sessions unless requested.
Yes. You’re encouraged to ask freely — our goal is to ensure you understand and speak.
Yes. Lessons include conversation, grammar drills, reading, writing, and listening activities.
Yes. You can message your teacher directly for help or updates.
Yes. All our instructors are fluent in Lingala and experienced in teaching foreign learners.
We adapt to your speed. You’ll be challenged without being overwhelmed.
Log into Amasomo, choose your dates and times, and receive confirmation by email and Google Calendar.
Yes. You can view availability for the entire month in advance.
Yes — even the same day, as long as your teacher is available.
Between 6:00 AM and 11:00 PM (Kinshasa time), Monday through Sunday.
Yes. Amasomo adjusts automatically to your local time.
No. The system is self-managed — you’re always in control.
Yes. You’ll receive email reminders and calendar invites for each lesson.
Yes, but this must be arranged directly with your teacher.
Book at least 12 hours before your desired time to ensure availability.
Google Meet. No download required.
We’re based in Kinshasa, DR Congo and operate globally through online lessons.
Yes, in-person lessons are available in Kinshasa.
Yes. The combined option is perfect if you’re based in Kinshasa.
Yes. Admin and material development are handled locally. Teaching is remote.
Yes. We currently teach students from over 26 nationalities.
Amasomo works well on phones, tablets, and computers via browser. No separate app is required.
At the moment, we focus on adults and teenagers aged 10+.
Yes, we do. Simply contact our team for the reviews
Yes. Some students are open to being contacted. Let us know.
Students have given speeches, reconnected with family, and relocated to Kinshasa using their Lingala skills.
Yes. You’ll receive a certificate for each completed level.
Yes. Our books are used in academic institutions and expat programs.
With 8–12h/month, most students reach conversational fluency in 6–12 months.
Via the contact form. Most responses are within 1–24 hours.
Yes. Email us in advance to pause up to one month.
30 days’ notice via email. We'll confirm in writing.
No. All payments go through Gusoma Publishing, the parent company.
Yes. We send monthly updates, progress tools, and new learning tips.
You can switch to phone-based learning or arrange an in-person lesson in Kinshasa if needed.
Just email or message us. We’ll reactivate your account and help you catch up.