Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 6

Today, we will learn about different animals in Sesotho. Animals are important parts of our lives, and knowing their names helps us communicate better. We will focus on common animals such as 'ntja' (fish), 'katse' (cat), 'pudi' (sheep), 'ntloana' (chicken), and 'khohlo' (cow). Let’s start by listening to the names and repeating them together.

I will show you pictures of animals, and you will help me name them in Sesotho. For example, if I show you a picture of a cat, you will say 'katse'. Let’s practice with a few more pictures. (Show pictures of a fish, sheep, chicken, and cow, encouraging learners to respond with the correct Sesotho names.)

Now, let’s play a game! I will make the sound of an animal, and you will guess which animal it is in Sesotho. For instance, if I say 'meow', you should respond with 'katse'. This will help us remember the names of the animals better. Let’s take turns making sounds and guessing!

For our independent practice, I want each of you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sesotho below the drawing. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class. Remember to say the name of your animal in Sesotho when you present it!

• ntja
• katse
• pudi
• khohlo

Answer: katse

The correct answer is 'katse', which means 'cat' in Sesotho.

• sheep
• chicken
• cow
• fish

Answer: sheep

'Pudi' refers to a 'sheep' in Sesotho.

Answer: ntja

'Ntja' means 'fish' in Sesotho.

• meow
• moo
• cluck
• baa

Answer: moo

Cows make the sound 'moo'.

• khohlo
• ntja
• mohloa
• katse

Answer: mohloa

'Mohloa' is not an animal; it means 'tree' in Sesotho.

Answer: katse

One example of an animal in Sesotho is 'katse', which means 'cat'.

• pudi
• ntloana
• khohlo
• ntja

Answer: ntloana

'Ntloana' means 'chicken' in Sesotho.

Answer: cow

'Khohlo' translates to 'cow' in English.