 The reactions that you get from people when you're able to communicate with them in their language are so, so incredible. And that's anything from a few greetings to being able to have a fluent conversation. One of the positive sides of Swahili, he adds, is that it is relatively easier to learn for people who speak English as a first language. The language is just fun. It follows a lot of rules. So if you're used to irregularities in language, Swahili is a great change of pace.