isiXhosa First Additional Language Week 6
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Today, we will talk about games we like to play. In isiXhosa, we can say 'Umdlalo' for 'game'. Let’s learn some names of popular games. For example, 'iBhola' means 'soccer', and 'iTennis' means 'tennis'. We will also learn how to ask questions about games, like 'Uthanda umdlalo onjani?' which means 'What games do you like?'.
Let’s practice some vocabulary together. I will say a game in English, and you will repeat it in isiXhosa. For example, if I say 'hide and seek', you will say 'ukufihla nokukhangela'. Now, let’s try a few more: 'tag' is 'ukuthakatha', and 'chess' is 'iChesi'. Remember to say them loudly and clearly!
Now, let’s create sentences using the games we learned. I will start: 'Ndiyathanda ukudlala iBhola.' (I like to play soccer.) Now, I want you to think of your favorite game and make a sentence. You can say, 'Ndiyathanda ukudlala...' and then add your game. Let’s share our sentences with the class!
For your independent practice, I want you to draw a picture of your favorite game. Underneath your drawing, write a sentence in isiXhosa about it. For example, if you draw soccer, you can write, 'Ndiyathanda ukudlala iBhola.' After you finish, we will have a gallery walk where you can share your drawings with your friends.
Answer: Game
'Umdlalo' translates directly to 'game' in English.
Answer: iBhola
'iBhola' is the isiXhosa word for 'soccer'.
Answer: Ndiyathanda ukudlala iChesi.
The sentence translates to 'I like to play chess' in isiXhosa.
Answer: ukufihla nokukhangela
'ukufihla nokukhangela' means 'hide and seek' in isiXhosa.
Answer: Uthanda umdlalo onjani?
The correct question is 'Uthanda umdlalo onjani?' which asks about preferred games.
Answer: Ndiyathanda ukudlala ukuthakatha.
This sentence translates to 'I like to play tag' in isiXhosa.
Answer: ukuphosa
'ukuphosa' means 'to throw' and is not a game.
Answer: I like.
'Ndiyathanda' translates to 'I like' in English.