Xitsonga First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 1

Today, we will learn about family members in Xitsonga. Family is very important in our culture, and knowing how to name our family members helps us communicate better. We will learn words like 'Mama' for mother, 'Tata' for father, 'Nwa' for child, and 'Nkhono' for grandmother. I will say each word, and you will repeat after me.

Let’s practice together! I will show you pictures of family members. When I show you a picture of a mother, I will say 'Mama'. You will all say 'Mama' with me. Then, I will show you a picture of a father, and we will say 'Tata'. This way, we will learn to recognize and say the names of our family members in Xitsonga.

Now, let’s create a family tree together! I will give you a large paper and crayons. You will draw your family members and label them using the Xitsonga words we learned. For example, if you draw your mother, you will write 'Mama' next to her picture. I will walk around to help you and listen to how you pronounce the words.

For your independent practice, I want you to create your own vocabulary cards. Take a piece of paper and draw a picture of a family member. Then, write the Xitsonga word for that family member on the card. You can use the words we learned today. Once you finish, you can share your cards with a partner and practice saying the words together.

• Tata
• Mama
• Nkhono
• Nwa

Answer: Mama

In Xitsonga, 'Mama' means mother.

• Nwa
• Tata
• Nkhono
• N'wana

Answer: Tata

'Tata' is the Xitsonga word for father.

• Child
• Mother
• Father
• Grandmother

Answer: Grandmother

'Nkhono' refers to grandmother in Xitsonga.

Answer: Nwa

'Nwa' means child in Xitsonga.

• Mama
• Nkhono
• Nwa
• Xikwembu

Answer: Xikwembu

'Xikwembu' means God and is not a family member.

Answer: Tata

'Tata' is the correct term for father.

• Father
• Mother
• Child
• Grandmother

Answer: Grandmother

'Nkhono' translates to grandmother.

Answer: Mama

One example of a family member in Xitsonga is 'Mama', which means mother.