siSwati First Additional Language - Term 3 - Week 7

In this lesson, we will focus on listening and speaking in siSwati. Listening is important because it helps us understand others and learn new things. Speaking allows us to share our thoughts and feelings. We will listen to a short story and then discuss it as a class. This will help us practice our language skills and learn how to express ourselves clearly.

Let’s read a short story together. 'Uthando uhlezi emhlabeni.' (Love always exists in the world.) After reading, I will ask you some questions about the story. For example, 'What does uthando mean?' and 'Where does uthando exist?' This will help us practice listening and understanding.

After listening to the story, we will have a class discussion. I will ask you to share your thoughts about the story. You can say, 'Ngiyavuma' (I agree) or 'Ngiyaphikisa' (I disagree) to express your opinion. Remember to listen to your classmates and respond to them. This will help us learn to communicate better.

Now, I want you to write three sentences about what you love. Use correct punctuation and spacing. For example, 'Ngiyathanda ukudla.' (I love food.) After writing, you will share your sentences with a partner. This will help you practice speaking and writing in siSwati.

• Hate
• Love
• Friendship
• Family

Answer: Love

'Uthando' translates to 'Love' in siSwati.

Answer: Ngiyathanda ukufunda.

This sentence means 'I love to learn.'

• Ngiyaphikisa
• Ngiyavuma
• Ngiyabonga
• Ngiyabuka

Answer: Ngiyavuma

'Ngiyavuma' means 'I agree' in siSwati.

Answer: Listen carefully.

Listening carefully helps you understand what the speaker is saying.

• .
• ,
• !
• ?

Answer: .

A period (.) is used to indicate the end of a statement.

Answer: Ngiyathanda ukudla.

This means 'I love food.'

• Thank you
• Goodbye
• Hello
• Please

Answer: Thank you

'Ngiyabonga' translates to 'Thank you' in siSwati.

Answer: By looking at the speaker.

Looking at the speaker shows that you are paying attention.