Sesotho First Additional Language - Term 1 - Week 10

In this lesson, we will review what we have learned in Sesotho this term. We will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It is important to understand how to form sentences correctly and use punctuation. We will also discuss short texts to help us remember the vocabulary we have learned.

Let’s look at how to form a simple sentence in Sesotho. For example, 'Ke rata lebese' means 'I like milk.' Notice how the sentence starts with a capital letter and ends with a full stop. We can change the subject or the object to create new sentences, such as 'Ke rata borai' (I like bread).

In groups, discuss your favorite foods in Sesotho. Use sentences like 'Ke rata...' to express your preferences. After discussing, each group will share one sentence with the class. This will help us practice speaking and listening skills together.

Now, it’s your turn to write! Write three sentences about what you like to do in your free time. Remember to start each sentence with a capital letter and end with a full stop. After writing, pair up with a partner and read your sentences to each other.

• I eat
• I like
• I see
• I go

Answer: I like

'Ke rata' translates to 'I like' in English.

• Ke ja lebese.
• ja Ke lebese.
• Lebese ja Ke.
• Ke lebese ja.

Answer: Ke ja lebese.

The correct sentence structure in Sesotho is 'Ke ja lebese,' meaning 'I eat milk.'

Answer: Ke rata mmala o mosoeu.

This sentence means 'I like the color white.'

• Comma
• Question mark
• Full stop
• Exclamation mark

Answer: Full stop

A full stop is used to indicate the end of a statement.

Answer: Ke bona katse.

This translates directly to 'I see a cat' in Sesotho.

• Mokhabo
• Lijo
• Metsi
• Lebese

Answer: Lijo

'Lijo' means 'food' in Sesotho.

• Ke thabile.
• Thabile ke.
• Ke le thabile.
• Thabile.

Answer: Ke thabile.

'Ke thabile' translates to 'I am happy' in Sesotho.

Answer: Capital letter

A capital letter is used to start a sentence in both Sesotho and English.