Xitsonga First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 2

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 'ngwetsi' (cat), 'mbilu' (dog), 'xihlahla' (bird), 'nku' (cow), and 'xinyama' (lion). Let's start by looking at pictures of these animals and saying their names together.

I will show you a picture of a 'mbilu' (dog). Can anyone tell me what sound a dog makes? Yes, it barks! Now, let's repeat the word 'mbilu' together. Next, I will show you a picture of a 'ngwetsi' (cat). What sound does a cat make? Correct, it meows! Let's say 'ngwetsi' together. By associating the sounds with the names, we can remember them better.

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 'meow', you should respond with 'ngwetsi'. If I say 'bark', you should say 'mbilu'. Let's see how many animals we can identify together! Remember to say the animal name in Xitsonga after you guess.

For our independent practice, I want you to draw your favorite animal and write its name in Xitsonga underneath. You can choose from the animals we learned today or any other animal you like. Once you finish, we will share our drawings with the class and say the animal names together. This will help us remember the vocabulary better!

• mbilu
• ngwetsi
• nku
• xihlahla

Answer: ngwetsi

The correct answer is 'ngwetsi', which means 'cat' in Xitsonga.

• dog
• cow
• lion
• bird

Answer: cow

'Nku' refers to a cow in Xitsonga.

• meow
• bark
• roar
• tweet

Answer: bark

'Mbilu' is a dog, and dogs bark.

Answer: xinyama

'Xinyama' means 'lion' in Xitsonga.

• xihlahla
• mbilu
• ngwetsi
• nku

Answer: xihlahla

'Xihlahla' means 'bird' in Xitsonga.

Answer: meow

Cats make a 'meow' sound.

• cat
• dog
• lion
• cow

Answer: lion

'Xinyama' is the Xitsonga word for 'lion'.

Answer: mbilu

'Mbilu' is the Xitsonga word for 'dog'.