Xitsonga First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 4

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 like 'ngwedi' (cat), 'mbilu' (dog), 'xihlahla' (bird), 'nku' (cow), and 'xihlahla' (elephant). Let's start by saying their names together!

I will show you pictures of different animals. When I show you a picture of a 'mbilu' (dog), I want you to say 'mbilu' out loud. Let's practice with the pictures. Look at this picture of a cat. What do we call it in Xitsonga? Yes, 'ngwedi'! 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 'woof woof', you should respond with 'mbilu' (dog). Let's try another one. What animal makes a 'meow' sound? Yes, 'ngwedi'! Keep practicing with your friends.

For your independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal. Once you finish your drawing, write the name of the animal in Xitsonga underneath it. For example, if you draw a cow, write 'nku'. You can use the words we learned today to help you. After you finish, we will share our drawings with the class!

• ngwedi
• mbilu
• nku
• xihlahla

Answer: mbilu

In Xitsonga, 'mbilu' means dog.

• cat
• cow
• bird
• elephant

Answer: cow

'Nku' refers to a cow in Xitsonga.

• woof
• meow
• moo
• chirp

Answer: meow

Cats make a 'meow' sound.

Answer: xihlahla

'Xihlahla' is the Xitsonga word for elephant.

• mbilu
• ngwedi
• xihlahla
• xihlahla

Answer: xihlahla

This option is repeated; all others are animals.

Answer: mbilu

The animal that makes a 'woof' sound is a dog, which is 'mbilu' in Xitsonga.

• mbilu
• xihlahla
• nku
• xihlahla

Answer: xihlahla

'Xihlahla' means bird in Xitsonga.

Answer: ngwedi

'Ngwedi' is the Xitsonga word for cat.