siSwati First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 2

Today, we will learn about different animals in siSwati. Animals are important in our lives, and knowing their names in our language helps us communicate better. We will focus on names like 'imfene' (monkey), 'ingulube' (pig), and 'ibhubesi' (lion). Let's start by listening to how these words are pronounced.

Let's look at some examples together. The word for 'dog' in siSwati is 'inja'. Repeat after me: inja. Good! Now, the word for 'cat' is 'ikati'. Can anyone tell me what 'ibhubesi' means? Yes, it means 'lion'. We will practice these words until we can say them confidently.

Now, let's play a game! I will make the sound of an animal, and you will guess which animal it is in siSwati. For example, if I say 'woof', you should respond with 'inja'. Let's see how many animals we can name together! Remember to say the name in siSwati.

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati below the picture. You can choose from the animals we learned today or any other animal you like. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and practice saying the names together.

• inja
• ikati
• imfene
• ingulube

Answer: ikati

The correct answer is 'ikati', which means 'cat' in siSwati.

• Monkey
• Lion
• Dog
• Pig

Answer: Monkey

'Imfene' translates to 'monkey' in siSwati.

Answer: Lion

'Ibhubesi' is the siSwati word for 'lion'.

• ikati
• imfene
• inja
• ingulube

Answer: inja

'Inja' means 'dog' in siSwati.

Answer: Pig

'Ingulube' is the siSwati word for 'pig'.

• imfene
• ibhubesi
• umntfwana
• ingulube

Answer: umntfwana

'Umntfwana' means 'child' and is not an animal name in siSwati.

• ee-kah-tee
• ee-kah-ti
• ee-kah-te
• ee-kah-ta

Answer: ee-kah-tee

The correct pronunciation of 'ikati' is 'ee-kah-tee'.

Answer: imfene

'Monkey' is translated as 'imfene' in siSwati.