siSwati First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 5

Today, we will learn about different animals in siSwati. We will focus on names of animals such as 'imfene' (monkey), 'ingwenya' (crocodile), and 'ibhubesi' (lion). I will show you pictures of these animals and we will repeat their names together. This will help us remember them better.

Let’s practice the sounds that animals make. For example, the cow says 'bhu bhu', and the dog says 'bhu bhu'. I will say the animal name in siSwati, and you will respond with the sound it makes. This will help you connect the name of the animal with its sound.

Now, I will show you some animal pictures. When I show you a picture, I want you to raise your hand and tell me the name of the animal in siSwati. For example, if I show you a picture of a cat, you will say 'ikati'. Let’s practice together with a few pictures.

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in siSwati below the picture. Then, try to write a simple sentence about the animal. For example, 'Imfene uyadlala' (The monkey is playing). I will walk around to help you with your sentences.

• ibhubesi
• ingwenya
• imfene

Answer: ibhubesi

The correct answer is 'ibhubesi', which means lion in siSwati.

• cat
• dog
• cow

Answer: cow

The cow makes the sound 'bhu bhu'.

Answer: ingwenya

The word for crocodile in siSwati is 'ingwenya'.

• bhu bhu
• mew
• roar

Answer: bhu bhu

In siSwati, a dog makes the sound 'bhu bhu'.

Answer: Imfene iyadlala.

The sentence 'Imfene iyadlala' means 'The monkey is playing'.

• ikati
• imbuzi
• ingwenya

Answer: ikati

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

• imfene
• ibhubesi
• umntfwana

Answer: umntfwana

The word 'umntfwana' means child, not an animal.

Answer: bhu bhu

In siSwati, the sound of a cow is expressed as 'bhu bhu'.