siSwati First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 3

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), 'inkunzi' (cow), and 'ingwe' (leopard). Let's listen carefully to how these words are pronounced.

Let's practice saying the names of some animals together. I will say the name, and you will repeat after me. For example, I say 'imfene', and you say 'imfene'. Great! Now, let's try 'inkunzi'. Remember to open your mouths wide and use your voices!

Now, we will play a matching game. I have pictures of animals and their names in siSwati. I will show you a picture, and you will tell me the name in siSwati. For example, if I show you a picture of a cow, you will say 'inkunzi'. Let's see how many you can get right together!

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati underneath. You can choose any animal we learned today. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and say the names together. This will help us remember the words!

• imbongolo
• ikati
• imfene
• ingwe

Answer: ikati

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

• imfene
• inkunzi
• ingwe
• imbongolo

Answer: inkunzi

'inkunzi' is the siSwati word for 'cow'.

Answer: imfene

'imfene' means 'monkey' in siSwati.

• leopard
• dog
• cat
• cow

Answer: leopard

'ingwe' translates to 'leopard' in siSwati.

Answer: imbongolo

'imbongolo' refers to a hippopotamus, which is an animal that lives in water.

• elephant
• hippopotamus
• zebra
• lion

Answer: hippopotamus

'imbongolo' is the siSwati word for 'hippopotamus'.

• ikati
• imbongolo
• inja
• inkunzi

Answer: inja

'inja' means 'dog' in siSwati.

Answer: indlovu

'indlovu' is the siSwati word for 'elephant'.