Shuk Institute

Shuk Institute’s vision is to spark a lifelong love for language learning in people of all ages, offering kids and adults fun and engaging resources to help them master new languages and connect with different communities. Shuk Institute was founded in 2022 by Appel Shukurani, whose passion for languages began when he moved to the USA from Tanzania at around 10 years old. Starting 5th grade without knowing any English, he dreamed of one day speaking it fluently. Appel loves books and learning new skills. His knowledge and experiences fueled his desire to help others learn new languages, inspiring him to write books that reach a wider audience. In early 2022, Appel published his first book, "Learn Swahili for Beginners: 500+ Common Swahili Vocabulary and Useful Phrases." He graduated from Iowa State University with a degree in Management Information Systems. Appel is married and has a 3-year-old daughter. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, entrepreneurship, football, and supporting Arsenal.