Xitsonga First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 10

Today, we will learn about different animals in Xitsonga. Animals are all around us, and knowing their names in our language helps us communicate better. We will focus on common animals such as 'ndzhaka' (bird), 'nku' (sheep), 'mbilu' (lion), 'xihlahla' (elephant), and 'xinyenyana' (chicken). 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 Xitsonga. For example, if I show you a picture of a lion, you will say 'mbilu'. Let's practice with a few more pictures. What do you see in this picture? (Show a picture of a sheep) Yes, that’s right! It’s 'nku'. Great job!

Now, let's play a game! I will make the sound of an animal, and you will guess which animal it is in Xitsonga. For example, if I say 'roar', you should say 'mbilu'. Let’s try another one! (Make a sound for a bird) What animal is that? Yes, it's 'ndzhaka'! Keep practicing with your friends, and remember to say the names in Xitsonga.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal. Once you finish your drawing, write its name in Xitsonga next to it. You can use the words we learned today. After you are done, we will share our drawings with the class and say the names of our animals in Xitsonga.

• ndzhaka
• mbilu
• nku
• xinyenyana

Answer: mbilu

In Xitsonga, 'mbilu' means lion.

• elephant
• sheep
• bird
• chicken

Answer: sheep

'Nku' refers to a sheep in Xitsonga.

• roar
• tweet
• growl
• bark

Answer: tweet

Birds make a 'tweet' sound.

Answer: xihlahla

'Xihlahla' is the word for elephant in Xitsonga.

• mbilu
• nku
• xinyenyana
• ndzhaka
• xihlahla

Answer: mavoko

'Mavoko' means 'hands' and is not an animal.

Answer: mbilu

The lion ('mbilu') is known for its roar.

• nku
• xinyenyana
• ndzhaka
• mbilu

Answer: xinyenyana

'Xinyenyana' means chicken in Xitsonga.

Answer: bird

'Ndzhaka' translates to 'bird' in English.