Xitsonga First Additional Language - Term 2 - Week 5

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 listening to the names and repeating them 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 'ngwedi' (cat). What do we call it in Xitsonga? Yes, it's '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 say 'mbilu' (dog). Let's try another one. If I say 'meow', what animal is that? Yes, 'ngwedi' (cat)! Keep practicing with your friends.

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal. Once you finish your drawing, write its name in Xitsonga next to it. For example, if you draw a 'nku' (cow), write 'nku' below your drawing. After you are done, we will share our drawings with the class and say the names together.

• ngwedi
• mbilu
• nku
• xihlahla

Answer: mbilu

In Xitsonga, 'mbilu' means dog.

• cat
• elephant
• cow
• bird

Answer: cow

'Nku' refers to a cow in Xitsonga.

Answer: ngwedi

'Ngwedi' is the Xitsonga word for cat.

• woof
• meow
• moo
• chirp

Answer: meow

Cats make the sound 'meow'.

• xihlahla
• mbilu
• xigubu
• nku

Answer: xigubu

'Xigubu' is not an animal; it means 'bottle' in Xitsonga.

Answer: elephant

'Xihlahla' refers to an elephant in Xitsonga.

• nku
• xihlahla
• mbilu
• xihlahla

Answer: xihlahla

'Xihlahla' means bird in Xitsonga.

Answer: moo

Cows make the sound 'moo'.