Learning Setswana Module 1: 6

By Mavis Segomoco Boshwaen

This book/module is the second level after the beginner’s level and it has been written to assist people who have been yearning to learn Setswana but not knowing where to go. It is made easy for basic communication.

The aim of the book is to guide the learner about the Language and Culture of Batswana. The interesting topics found in the book are about people, relations, places, meetings, events and the filling in of forms.

Apparently reading Setswana is very easy and this book is written in both simple Setswana and English. People can learn on their own or get a tutor who knows the language for the pronunciation of some words.

Lessons are also suitable for schools where children are learning both languages. The book so far has proven to be good to those who used it.

Setswana is spoken in many countries nowadays and people from across boarders need to acquire the language skills without struggling. The modules are written to guide such people. I would like to acknowledge the names of people who assisted me in their various ways and support Wame Molefhe, Seolebaleng Legakabe, Tinah Ramatlapana,my brother Alan Boshwaen and my two sons Eugene and Johan Boshwaen.

Author
Mavis Boshwaen

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mavis Segomoco Boshwaen
• Release date: Oct 12, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370399567

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Learning Setswana

Module 1 - 6

Learning Setswana

Module 1 - 6

Mavis Segomoco Boshwaen

Copyright © 2017 Mavis Segomoco Boshwaen

Published by Mavis Segomoco Boshwaen Publishing at Smashwords

First edition 2017

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or any information storage or retrieval system without permission from the copyright holder.

The Author has made every effort to trace and acknowledge sources/resources/individuals. In the event that any images/information have been incorrectly attributed or credited, the Author will be pleased to rectify these omissions at the earliest opportunity.

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CONTENTS - DITENG

Module 1

Part I

People – Batho

Introduction – Ikitsiso

Greetings – Ditumediso

Parts of Speech – Dikarolo Tsa Puo

Dialogue – Puisano

Time – Nako

Numbers – Dinomoro/Dipalo

New Words – Mafoko A Masha

Tribes – Home Villages

Evaluation – Tshekatsheko

Module 1

Part ІI

Relationships – Bolosika

Gender – Bong

Personal Relationships – Ba Losika

My Family – Ba Lwapa La Me

My Relatives – Ba Losika

Marital Status – Nyalo

Address – Aterese

Questions and Answers – Kwala dipotso le dikarabo

Revision & Tests – Ithuthuntsho Le Teko

Module 1

Part ІII

Evaluation – Tshekatsheko

Words – Mafoko

Sentences – Diele

Paragraph – Temana

Questions and Answers

Progress Check – Tswelelopele

TESTS / EXAMS

Module 2

Relations – Masika

Family – Ba Lwapa

List of Relatives

Home Situation – Kwa Lwapeng

Words Used – Mafoko A Dirisiwang

Paragraphs – Ditemana

Sentences – Diele

Negatives – Maganetsi

Test Exercise

Module 3

Places – Mafelo

At the Game Reserve – Kwa Lefelong La Diphologolo

In Town – Mo Toropong

At the Mall – Kwa Mmolong

At the Kgotla – Kwa Kgotleng

At the Workplace – Kwa Madirelong

At The Restaurant / Hotel – Kwa Lefelong La Dijo /Hoteleng

At the School – Kwa Sekolong

At the Village – Kwa Magaeng

Colours – Mebala

Exclamatory Words! – Mafoko A Kgakgamalo!

Evaluation – Tshekatsheko

Module 4

Meetings – Bokopano

Introduction – Ikitsiso

Word List – Mafoko Ka Go Latelana

Dialogue – Puisano

Materials – Didirisiwa

Conversation – Puisano

Words and Sentences – Mafoko Le Diele

Revision – Ithuthuntsho

TEST

Module 5

Events – Ditiragalo

Wedding – Lenyalo

Words – Mafoko

Ceremony – Modiro

Workshop/Seminar – Thuto-Seka-Dipuisano

Organisatinal Function – Moletlo Mo Tirong

Food – Dijo

Farewell Party – Moletlo Wa Tsamaya Sentle

Evaluation – Tshekatsheko

Module 6

Filling in Forms – Tlatsa Difomo

Personal Details – Dintlha Ka Bo Wena

Dialogue – Puisano

Brief Talk – Puisano Ka Bokhutshwane

Conversation – Go Buisana

Filling the Form – Tlatsa Fomo

Revision Exercises

Evaluation – Tshekatsheko

National Anthem – Pina Ya Sechaba

Module 1

Part I

People – Batho

Introduction – Ikitsiso

Objective: Learners will be