Sesotho Home Language - Term 3 - Week 1

Today, we will learn some important words in Sesotho that we use every day. These words include 'ntlo' (house), 'mohala' (phone), 'pula' (rain), and 'libuka' (books). We will practice saying these words together and learn how to use them in sentences.

Let’s look at how we can use our new words in sentences. For example, 'Ke na le ntlo' means 'I have a house.' Repeat after me. Now, let’s try another one: 'Pula e na' means 'It is raining.' Can anyone tell me how to say 'I have books' in Sesotho?

Now, let’s work together! I will show you pictures of different objects, and I want you to tell me the Sesotho word for each one. For example, if I show you a picture of a phone, you will say 'mohala.' After that, we will create sentences together using these words. I will help you if you get stuck!

For your independent practice, I want you to draw one of the objects we learned today, like a house or a phone. Then, write a sentence in Sesotho about your drawing. For example, if you draw a house, you can write 'Ke na le ntlo.' Remember to use your best handwriting!

• ntlo
• mohala
• pula
• libuka

Answer: ntlo

The correct answer is 'ntlo', which means 'house' in Sesotho.

• mohala
• pula
• ntlo
• libuka

Answer: pula

'Pula' is the Sesotho word for 'rain'.

• books
• phone
• house
• rain

Answer: books

'Libuka' translates to 'books' in Sesotho.

Answer: Ke na le mohala.

The phrase 'Ke na le mohala' means 'I have a phone' in Sesotho.

• ntlo
• mohala
• pula
• motho

Answer: motho

'Motho' means 'person' and was not part of our vocabulary lesson today.

Answer: Pula e na.

The sentence 'Pula e na' means 'It is raining' in Sesotho.

• Ke na le libuka
• Ke na le libuka
• Ke na le ntlo
• Ke na le mohala

Answer: Ke na le libuka

'Ke na le libuka' translates to 'I have books' in Sesotho.

Answer: Ke na le ntlo.

The translation for 'I have a house' is 'Ke na le ntlo' in Sesotho.