siSwati First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 4

Today, we will learn about different animals in siSwati. Animals are all around us, and knowing their names helps us talk about them. We will focus on common animals like 'imfene' (monkey), 'ingulube' (pig), and 'inyoni' (bird). Let's start by looking at pictures of these animals and saying their names together.

I will show you a picture of an animal, and you will tell me its name in siSwati. For example, if I show you a picture of a dog, you will say 'inja'. Let's practice with a few more pictures. What do you see in this picture? (Show a picture of a cat) Yes, that’s a 'kati'! Great job!

Now, let's have some fun! I will say the name of an animal in siSwati, and you will make the sound that animal makes or act like that animal. For example, if I say 'ingulube', you can oink like a pig! Let's try it together. 'Imfene'! (Students act like monkeys) Excellent! You are all great at this!

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati below the drawing. You can use crayons or colored pencils. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and say the names of our animals in siSwati.

• inja
• kati
• imfene
• ingulube

Answer: kati

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

• Monkey
• Pig
• Bird
• Dog

Answer: Pig

'Ingulube' refers to a pig in siSwati.

Answer: Ingulube

The animal that makes an 'oink' sound is a pig, which is called 'ingulube' in siSwati.

• inyoni
• imfene
• kati
• inja

Answer: inyoni

'Inyoni' means bird in siSwati.

Answer: Ooh ooh, aah aah

Monkeys typically make sounds like 'ooh ooh' and 'aah aah'.

• Imfene
• Inja
• Kati
• Mntfwana

Answer: Mntfwana

'Mntfwana' means child in siSwati, not an animal.

Answer: inja

'Inja' is the siSwati word for dog.

• Cat
• Monkey
• Bird
• Pig

Answer: Monkey

'Imfene' refers to a monkey in siSwati.