siSwati First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 7

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 the sounds these animals make and then learn their names in siSwati.

I will show you pictures of different animals and say their names in siSwati. For example, when I show you a picture of a dog, I will say 'inja' and bark like a dog. Let's practice together: when I say 'imfene', you can make monkey sounds. This will help you remember the names better!

Now, I will divide you into small groups. Each group will choose an animal we learned today. You will act out the animal's sound and movement while the rest of the class guesses which animal it is. This activity will help you remember the names and sounds of the animals in siSwati.

For your independent practice, you will receive a worksheet with pictures of animals and their names in English. Your task is to match the pictures with the correct siSwati names. This will reinforce your learning and help you become more confident in using siSwati vocabulary.

• imfene
• ibhubesi
• ingulube
• inja

Answer: ibhubesi

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

• Cat
• Dog
• Monkey
• Pig

Answer: Dog

'Inja' is the siSwati word for dog.

Answer: Ooh ooh, aah aah

Monkeys make sounds like 'ooh ooh, aah aah'.

• ingulube
• ibhubesi
• imfene
• inja

Answer: ingulube

'Ingulube' is the siSwati word for pig.

Answer: Bird

Birds are animals that can fly.

• Dog
• Tree
• Cat
• Monkey

Answer: Tree

A tree is a plant, not an animal.

Answer: imfene

'Imfene' is the siSwati word for monkey.

• Dog
• Pig
• Cat
• Cow

Answer: Pig

Pigs are known for making the 'oink' sound.