siSwati First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Today, we will learn about family members in siSwati. Family is very important in our culture, and knowing how to name them in siSwati helps us communicate better. We will focus on words like 'baba' (father), 'mama' (mother), 'umntwana' (child), and 'umkhulu' (grandfather). Let's listen carefully and repeat after me.

Let's look at some pictures of family members. Here is a picture of a father. In siSwati, we say 'baba'. Now, who can tell me what we call a mother? Yes, that's right! We say 'mama'. Let's practice saying both words together: 'baba' and 'mama'.

Now, let's create a family tree together. I will draw a simple tree on the board. As I draw each family member, I want you to tell me what they are called in siSwati. For example, when I draw the father, you will say 'baba'. Let's work together to fill in the family tree with the correct siSwati words.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your own family tree. Include at least three family members and label them in siSwati. Use words like 'baba', 'mama', and 'umntwana'. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and practice saying the words together.

• baba
• mama
• umntwana
• umkhulu

Answer: mama

In siSwati, 'mama' means mother.

• umntwana
• baba
• umkhulu
• mama

Answer: baba

'Baba' is the siSwati word for father.

Answer: umntwana

'Umntwana' means child in siSwati.

• baba
• umntwana
• umkhulu
• mama

Answer: umkhulu

'Umkhulu' refers to grandfather in siSwati.

Answer: father

'Baba' translates to father in English.

• baba
• mama
• umntwana
• sikhumbuzo

Answer: sikhumbuzo

'Sikhumbuzo' is not a family member; it is a name.

• umntwana
• umkhulu
• baba
• mama

Answer: umntwana

'Umntwana' is the correct term for child in siSwati.

Answer: mama

'Mama' is the siSwati word for mother.