Sesotho Home Language - Term 3 - Week 9

Today, we will learn about different animals and the sounds they make. Animals are living creatures that can be found in our homes, farms, and the wild. In Sesotho, we have special names for each animal. For example, a dog is called 'ntja' and a cat is 'katse'. Let's listen to the sounds these animals make and learn their names together!

Let's look at some examples. When we say 'ntja', we think of a dog. What sound does a dog make? Yes, it barks! Now, when we say 'katse', we think of a cat. What sound does a cat make? Correct, it meows! We can practice saying the names and sounds of these animals together.

I will show you pictures of different animals, and I want you to tell me their names in Sesotho. After that, we will make the sounds together. For example, I will show you a picture of a cow. What do we call a cow in Sesotho? Yes, it's 'khohlo'. Now, let's all moo like a cow! This activity will help you remember the names and sounds of the animals.

Now it's your turn! I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Sesotho underneath. You can also write what sound it makes. For example, if you draw a dog, you will write 'ntja' and 'bark'. This will help you practice your writing and remember the animal names.

• ntja
• katse
• khohlo
• pudi

Answer: katse

In Sesotho, 'katse' means cat.

• bark
• meow
• moo
• quack

Answer: moo

A cow makes a sound called 'moo'.

Answer: ntja

'Ntja' is the Sesotho word for dog.

• sheep
• cow
• goat
• horse

Answer: cow

'Khohlo' refers to a cow in Sesotho.

Answer: meow

A cat makes a sound called 'meow'.

• pudi
• ntja
• katse
• khohlo

Answer: pudi

'Pudi' is the Sesotho word for sheep.

Answer: dog

A dog is known for making a 'bark' sound.

• ntja
• katse
• mohloa
• pudi

Answer: mohloa

'Mohloa' is not an animal; it refers to a plant.