Setswana Home Language - Term 3 - Week 1

Today, we will learn some important Setswana words that we use every day. These words include 'ntlo' (house), 'motswana' (person), 'pula' (rain), and 'dijo' (food). I will say each word, and you will repeat after me. This will help you learn how to pronounce them correctly.

Let’s create sentences using the words we learned. For example, 'Ke na le ntlo' means 'I have a house.' Now, I will ask you to create your own sentences. If you want to say 'I see a person,' you would say 'Ke bona motswana.' Let’s practice together!

Now, let’s work in groups. Each group will receive a set of pictures that represent the vocabulary words we learned. You will take turns describing the pictures using Setswana words. For example, if you have a picture of rain, you will say 'pula.' This will help you remember the words better.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw a picture of your favorite object or action. Once you finish your drawing, label it with the correct Setswana word. For example, if you draw a house, write 'ntlo' next to it. This will help you connect the words with images.

• House
• Rain
• Food
• Person

Answer: House

'Ntlo' translates to 'house' in English.

• Dijo
• Motswana
• Pula
• Ntlo

Answer: Dijo

'Dijo' is the Setswana word for 'food.'

Answer: Ke bona motswana.

The correct translation is 'Ke bona motswana.'

• House
• Rain
• Food
• Person

Answer: Rain

'Pula' means 'rain' in Setswana.

Answer: Motswana

'Motswana' is the word for 'person' in Setswana.

• Dijo
• Motswana
• Pula
• Bona

Answer: Bona

'Bona' means 'to see' and is not one of the vocabulary words we focused on.

• Ke na le ntlo
• Ke bona motswana
• Ke ja dijo
• Ke na le pula

Answer: Ke na le ntlo

The correct phrase is 'Ke na le ntlo,' which means 'I have a house.'

Answer: Ke rata pula.

A possible sentence is 'Ke rata pula,' meaning 'I like rain.'