Sesotho Home Language - Term 2 - Week 4

Today, we will learn about different animals and how to say their names in Sesotho. Animals are all around us, and they can be found in various places like farms, forests, and even our homes. We will also learn the sounds these animals make. For example, a dog says 'bofang' and a cat says 'mew'.

Let's look at some common animals. The word for 'dog' in Sesotho is 'ntja', and it makes the sound 'bofang'. The word for 'cat' is 'katse', and it says 'mew'. We can also learn about a cow, which is called 'khohlo' and says 'moo'. Let's practice saying these words together!

Now, we will play a matching game. I will show you pictures of animals, and you will tell me their names in Sesotho. For example, if I show you a picture of a sheep, you will say 'khohlo'. After that, we will match the animals with the sounds they make. This will help you remember their names and sounds better.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sesotho underneath. You can also write what sound it makes. Once you finish your drawing, we will share them with the class. This will help us learn from each other and remember the names of more animals.

• ntja
• katse
• khohlo

Answer: ntja

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

• ntja
• katse
• khohlo

Answer: katse

The correct answer is 'katse', which is the Sesotho word for 'cat'.

• bofang
• moo
• mew

Answer: moo

Cows say 'moo', which is the sound they make.

Answer: khohlo

A 'khohlo' is a sheep, which is commonly found on farms.

• ntja
• katse
• khohlo

Answer: katse

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

Answer: bofang

In Sesotho, a dog makes the sound 'bofang'.

• ntja
• katse
• mofuta

Answer: mofuta

'Mofuta' is not an animal; it means 'type' in Sesotho.

Answer: forests or savannahs

Lions typically live in forests or savannahs.