isiXhosa First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 8

Today, we will learn about different animals in isiXhosa. We will focus on common animals that we see in our environment, such as 'inja' (dog), 'ikati' (cat), 'ibhubesi' (lion), 'ingcuka' (fox), and 'ihagu' (pig). I will show you pictures of these animals and say their names in isiXhosa. You will repeat after me to practice the pronunciation.

Let's look at this picture of a dog. In isiXhosa, we say 'inja'. Can anyone tell me what sound a dog makes? Yes, it barks! Now, let's look at the cat. We say 'ikati' in isiXhosa. What sound does a cat make? Correct, it meows! We will continue with more examples and practice saying the names and sounds of each animal.

Now, I will call out an animal in isiXhosa, and I want you to make the sound that animal makes. For example, if I say 'inja', you will bark like a dog. If I say 'ikati', you will meow like a cat. This will help us remember the names of the animals and their sounds. Let's have fun with this game!

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in isiXhosa underneath. You can use crayons or colored pencils to make your drawing colorful. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and say the names of our animals in isiXhosa.

• inja
• ikati
• ibhubesi
• ingcuka

Answer: ikati

In isiXhosa, 'ikati' means cat.

• Dog
• Cat
• Lion
• Pig

Answer: Lion

'ibhubesi' refers to a lion in isiXhosa.

Answer: Bark

Dogs make a barking sound.

• ihagu
• ingcuka
• inja
• ikati

Answer: ihagu

'ihagu' is the isiXhosa word for pig.

• inja
• ibhubesi
• umntwana
• ikati

Answer: umntwana

'umntwana' means child, not an animal.

Answer: Cat

Cats are known for their meowing sound.

• ikati
• inja
• ibhubesi
• ihagu

Answer: inja

'inja' means dog in isiXhosa.

Answer: Meow

Cats make a meowing sound.