Sesotho Home Language - Term 1 - Week 7

Today, we will learn about different animals and the sounds they make. Animals are all around us, and each one has a unique name in Sesotho. For example, a dog is called 'ntja' and it barks, which we say is 'bela'. We will look at pictures of various animals and practice saying their names and the sounds they make.

Let's look at some examples together. The cow is called 'khohlo' in Sesotho, and it makes a sound we describe as 'mmoo'. The cat is 'katse', and it says 'meow'. We will repeat these words together, focusing on pronunciation and rhythm.

Now, we will play a matching game. I will show you pictures of animals, and you will tell me their names in Sesotho. After that, I will make the sound of the animal, and you will guess which animal it is. For example, if I say 'bela', you should respond with 'ntja'. Let's do this together!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal. Once you finish your drawing, write a sentence in Sesotho describing the animal and the sound it makes. For example, if you draw a cow, you can write, 'Khohlo e mmoo'. Share your drawings with the class and read your sentences aloud.

• ntja
• katse
• khohlo

Answer: ntja

The correct answer is 'ntja', which means dog in Sesotho.

• ntja
• khohlo
• katse

Answer: khohlo

'Khohlo' is the Sesotho word for cow, which makes the sound 'mmoo'.

Answer: meow

In Sesotho, the sound a cat makes is referred to as 'meow'.

• ntja
• katse
• khohlo

Answer: katse

'Katse' is the correct term for cat in Sesotho.

Answer: ntja

'Ntja' is the animal that makes the sound 'bela', which is a dog.

• ntja
• khohlo
• matsatsi

Answer: matsatsi

'Matsatsi' means days in Sesotho and is not an animal.

• bela
• mmoo
• meow

Answer: mmoo

The sound a cow makes is called 'mmoo' in Sesotho.

Answer: Ntja e bela.

The sentence 'Ntja e bela' means 'The dog barks' in Sesotho.