Tse Nang Guide

TSENANG!
SETSWANA
Guide to be used with the
multimedia programme
A.S. BERG
R.S. PRETORIUS
TSENANG! SETSWANA : Guide to be used with the multi media programme
WELCOME!
Congratulations on deciding to learn an African language such as Setswana. Thank
you for accepting the challenge to do it by way of this dynamic interactive programme.
It was a wise decision.
We hope that you will enjoy the content of TSENANG!
SETSWANA and that you will benefit from it. Although you can work through this
programme according to your needs or capabilities, we would like to provide this study
guide which is a manual containing a recommended route for systematic progress.
Good luck and remember to enjoy every moment!
WHAT IS
TSENANG! SETSWANA?
TSENANG! SETSWANA is a multimedia language learning programme with a CD and
this workbook in PDF-format, which can be printed and used as a guide.
This multimedia language learning programme will enable motivated people that never
had the opportunity to learn Setswana, but who wish to acquire the language, to acquire
the basic skills in an interactive and dynamic way.
The product has been developed in the context of the MULTITAAL-project in

collaboration with the Instituut voor Levende Talen at the KU Leuven in Belgium. It is
the latest addition to a series of language learning programmes that are used with great
success in Europe. Other titles in the same series currently available in South Africa
are NGENANI! ISIZULU en INSTAP! AFRIKAANS.
INFORMATION ON
TSENANG! SETSWANA?
The computer programme has four chapters each consisting of six to eight lessons.
Every chapter has a central theme which is supported by lessons. The content of these
chapters will provide the prospective speaker with appropriate skills to speak Setswana
in different contexts. Within this particular context, each lesson attends to applicable
vocabulary, functions, skills and grammar constructions needed by a prospective
language learner on a basic level.
There are also many self-assessment exercises that will keep language learners alert.
Literally every division of the programme is linked to several exercises.
These
exercises enable learners to determine the extent to which they have mastered the
content of the different functions, skills and grammar constructions. The programme
has fifteen different self assessment exercises that vary in terms of difficulty. These
include multi-choice questions, selection exercises, fill-in exercises, drag exercise, listen
exercises, correction exercises and true/false questions. Feed-back is given, which
enables learners to immediately turn to remediation.
However, no exercises are
included for lexical items because a comprehensive lexicon comprising of all words
used in the programme, forms part of the package and this enables learners to refer
back to those words that were encountered in the programme.
The programme also includes a notebook function which can be used as point of
reference for all notes/things worth knowing that could be referred to at a later stage.
AFTER COMPLETING THIS

COURSE YOU ARE
SUPPOSED TO:
be able to use Setswana functionally on a basic level within commercial and
social situations;
be able to recognise and use basic grammatical structures in Setswana;
be able to recognise Setswana sounds and words and use it on a basic level in
writing and conversations; and
have knowledge and a better understanding of various aspects of the Batswana
culture.
PLEASE INSTALL TSENANG! SETSWANA
THIS IS HOW YOU GET

STARTED IN TSENANG!
SETSWANA
1.
START WITH THE TEACHER (MMUTLA)
You will find his picture on the first icon which is situated in the lefthand corner at the top of the toolbar. He is at your service to guide you through the
programme. Subsequently we have four icons which will acquaint you with the content
of the programme. Feel free to explore their content.
First there is
. Clicking on this icon will lead you to a description of the
origin of Setswana as part of the different African language families in Southern Africa.
Then there is
. This icon will lead you to a short guided tour of the
programme and will briefly teach you how to use the programme. Take special note of
the study contract and the notebook that are included in the programme and which can
be used fruitfully.
The door
gives you chance to continue with the programme, or to leave it, or
to get a progress report before exiting the programme.
2.
GO TO PASSPORT
As soon as you enter the programme, click on the second icon "Student" at the top lefthand side of the screen.
2.1
Then select Options

Click on Passport and fill in your first name and surname.
Then click on Mother tongue: English .
At New Notebook you have a chance to write down new notes, or to save the
notes you have compiled in the course of the learning process. At Delete all
marks, you may decide for yourself whether you would like to delete or to save
the marks you have acquired at previous sessions.
The computer programme will now recognise you as an authentic learner and will
communicate with you on your first name. From now onwards the computer will save
your notes and marks until you decide to erase it.
2.2
Choose Markers
Here you can open your Notebook (Open Notebook).
You can also choose between the various markers under Show markers.
You can monitor you progress by clicking on Progress Report.
2.3
Choose a study contract

Choose one of the three study contracts.
You can use the program as you wish if you prefer to not make use of a study
contract. You can then make use of the recommended route.
Close the window.
3.
NOW GO TO THE ICON AT THE FAR RIGHT OF THE TOOLBAR

AT THE TOP OF THE SCREEN (HELP FILES)
Here you will find a summary of the way in which the programme is organised.
4.
THE FOLLOWING ICONS ON THE LEFT SIDE AT THE BOTTOM

OF THE SCREEN ARE ALSO IMPORTANT AND SHOULD BE
CONSULTED
4.1
Explore the lessons
This icon leads you to the lessons. If you click on this icon it refers you to six icons.
These icons then give an indication how you can explore the lesson. Consult the help
files to find out how you can reach a particular lesson and what should be done to make
bookmarks and how to work on the notebook.
4.2
Explore the learning content of this chapter
This icon will bring you at the target sections where you can acquaint yourself with new
learning material that has been dealt with in the particular chapter, e.g. vocabulary,
applicable grammar items, functions and skills.
4.3
Tests on this chapter
The test icon will bring you at the different evaluations you can do at the end of each
chapter and after having dealt with the learning material in a particular chapter.
HOW DO I CONTROL MY
LEARNING PROCESS?
1.
USE THE NOTEBOOK
In the Notebook, you can save the learning content with which you battled or which you
want to keep for future reference, so that you can refer to it again and repeat it until you
are satisfied with it. Thus, you use the Notebook to make notes for future reference.
2.
ASKING FOR HELP
If you need any help concerning any problem regarding the programme, click on the
Help icon, which lies at the top of the right-hand side of the screen. You get assistance
here on the different items listed in this help icon.
3.
TAKE NOTE OF THE WAY IN WHICH THE DIFFERENT ITEMS

ARE LISTED IN TSENANG! SETSWANA
The following items are permanently displayed as icons on the toolbar and form an
intrinsic part of the programme: (i) Lessons, (ii) Functions. (iii) Skills and (iv) Grammar
These items are dealt with in the explained order. You can start with the lessons and
then go the functions, skills and grammar. However, it is possible to go back to any
item with which you battled. It is important to take note that, if you decide to continue to
new items before you have properly mastered the previous items, there will be gaps
which will increase as you go on and which will certainly hamper your learning process
to such an extent that you will get discouraged. The golden rule is to work according to
a set order.
4.
HINTS TO GET THE MOST FROM THE DIALOGUES
Listen to the dialogue and pay attention to:

the sound
the meanings of the sentences
the meanings of individual words
Ensure that the meaning of the text to which you are listening automatically occurs to
you while you are listening to the Setwana sentences. You can do it in the following
way:
First listen to the text 3 or 4 times just to get used to the sound.
Click on the With/Without translation icon (at the bottom of the screen) and take
cognisance of the meaning of each sentence. While you are listening to the
sound, you must focus on the meaning of what is being said.
Click on the Without translation of the text icon and test your knowledge.
Copy the individual words of the lesson to your Notebook by clicking on the word
and then selecting Copy to the Notebook.
Request the vocabulary test and try to obtain 100% for this test.
Remember you can click on any word in the text at any time. You then have a
choice of the following resources:
(i) Pronunciation (ii) Translate the word (iii) Look up in the Dictionary (iv) Copy to
the Notebook.
5.
INVEST IN THE EXERCISES
Try to get as close as possible to 100% for the exercises, because this knowledge is
important for acquiring further knowledge and skills.
6.
ENJOY THE MUSIC AND THE SONGS
Each chapter contains a Setswana song. These songs are included for relaxation and
to introduce the cultural aspects to which the songs refer.
7.
PRACTISE BY MEANS OF THE RHYTHM RHYME
Each chapter concludes with a passage that is read out rhythmically. The purpose of
this is to familiarise you with the pronunciation of the language. Although an attempt
was made to relate the rhythm rhyme to the content of the chapter, these passages only
serve to reinforce the pronunciation of certain function items.
A RECOMMENDED ROUTE
TO WORK THROUGH THE
PROGRAMME
A recommended route, according to which you can work, will now be set out.
Remember, you can still determine your own route.
Enjoy it and remember that
language is interpersonal and interactive. Therefore you must regularly go out and
practice your Setswana with other people. In this way you can also test your progress.
CHAPTER 1
MO LEBENKELENG
(IN THE SHOP)
CHAPTER OUTCOMES
After completing this chapter, you should be able to:
greet a Setswana-speaking person and ask about his/her well-being;
ask personal particulars of this person;
buy an item in a shop by using Setswana as language of communication;
greet someone in Setswana when he/she departs; and
demonstrate your understanding of various aspects of the Batswana culture.
CHAPTER 1: LESSON 1
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing this lesson, you should be able to:
greet a Setswana-speaking person and ask about his/her wellbeing;
identify Setswana as a member of the family of Sotho languages;
divide Setswana words into syllables and use this division as a pronunciation
aide, and
recognise certain sounds in Setswana.
DIALOGUE
We start with the dialogue of Lesson 1 Dumela tsala ya me (Good day, my friend).
Make use of the working method set out in the Introduction under the heading Hints to
get the most from the dialogues.
FUNCTIONS
Carefully work through the following functions:
Greeting(acquaintances)
Wellbeing (acquaintances)
FUNCTION EXERCISES
You must do the following six exercises that deal with the above-mentioned functions:
Greeting (acquaintances) (1)
Wellbeing (acquaintances) (1)
Clue: If there are more than one exercise with the same heading, start with (1).
SKILLS
Go to the skills and work through the following items:
Setswana as Sotho language
Listening and distinguishing sounds
Syllables and pronunciation
The a sound
The and e sounds
The i sound
SKILLS EXERCISES
Complete the following exercises referring to the above mentioned skills:
Sounds: a, e, , i, o, , u
Sounds: or e
Word identification (1)

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GRAMMAR
Study the content of the following grammar items:
Words for people and objects
Noun: basic structure
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Complete the following three exercises:
Words for people and objects
Noun: basic structure (1)
Noun: basic structure (2)
CHAPTER 1: LESSON 2
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ask a person's name and surname in Setswana;
offer to help someone in Setswana;
use the question word "who?" in Setswana;
recognise certain Setswana sounds, and
have broadened your cultural knowledge by taking cognisance of the
conventions pertaining to greeting a Setswana-speaking person with a
handshake.
DIALOGUE
Go to the lessons and click on Dumela rra (Good day, sir.) Work through this dialogue
making use of the method set out in the Introduction under the heading Hints to get the
most from the dialogues.
FUNCTIONS
Go to the functions and work through the following items in exactly the same manner as
in lesson 1:
Greeting (strangers)
Asking a person's name
Asking a person's surname
Asking how you can help
Who?
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FUNCTION EXERCISES
Do the following exercises on these functions:
Greeting (strangers) (1)
Greeting (strangers) (2)
Asking a person's name (1)
Asking a person's name (2)
Asking a person's surname (1)
Asking a person's surname (2)
Asking how you can help (1)
Who? (1)
Who? (2)
Who? (3)
SKILLS
Work through the following skills:
The ei sound
The j sound
The and o sounds
Also read through the following item dealing with the Batswana culture:
Greeting with a handshake
SKILLS EXERCISES
Do the following two exercises on these skills:
Word identification (2)
Sounds: or o
GRAMMAR
Noun
Noun classes
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GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Do the following exercises on these grammar items:
Noun classes (1)
Noun classes (2)
Noun classes (3)
CHAPTER 1: LESSON 3
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ask for help in Setswana;
ask for a specific item in Setswana;
recognise certain sounds in words;
to identify the class prefixes of nouns; and
have broadened your cultural knowledge of the Batswana by taking cognisance
of the conventions pertaining to personal space.
DIALOGUE
Go to the lessons and click on A o-na-le? (Do you have ?). Work through the
dialogue in the same manner as in Lesson 1 and Lesson 2.
FUNCTIONS
Go to the functions and work through these items in the same manner as in Lesson 1
and Lesson 2.
Help me
Asking for an item
I have...: I dont have...
Yes or no
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FUNCTION EXERCISES
Help me
Asking for an item (1)
I have ... (1)
I have ... (2)
I have ... (3)
I have ... (4)
I dont have... (1)
I dont have... (2)
Yes or no
SKILLS
The s(sh) sound
The w sound
The y sound
Personal space
SKILLS EXERCISES
Do the following exercise:
Sounds: y or w
GRAMMAR
Work through the content of the following grammar item:
Class prefix
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Do the following exercise on the grammar item:
Class prefix
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CHAPTER 1: LESSON 4
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After completing this lesson, you should:
be able to ask questions in Setswana;
be able to ask the price of a specific item in Setswana;
be able to say thank you in Setswana;
be able to say goodbye in Setswana;
have gained insight into the expression of thanks in the Batswana culture.
DIALOGUE
To master lesson 4 Ke bokae? (How much does it cost?), you must master the
meaning of the content of the dialogue. As with the previous lessons, make use of the
method set out in the Introduction under the heading Hints to get the most from the
dialogues.
FUNCTIONS
Work through the following functions:
Questions in Setswana
Asking a price (How much?)
Thank you
Saying goodbye
FUNCTION EXERCISES
Questions in Setswana (1)
Questions in Setswana (2)
Asking a price (How much?) (1)
Asking a price (How much?) (2)
Thank you and saying goodbye (1)
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SKILLS
The g sound
The kg sound
The ny sound
Showing gratitude
SKILLS EXERCISES
Complete the following exercise:
Sounds: g or kg
GRAMMAR
Work through the following two grammar items:
Noun class mo- ba-
Noun class le- ma-
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
The following exercises pertain to the two grammar items above:
Noun class mo- ba- (1)
Noun class le- ma- (1)
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CHAPTER 1: LESSON 5
LEARNING OUTCOMES
enquire about someone's wellbeing in Setswana;
recognise certain Setswana sounds;
know how Sestwana verbs are written, and
know the structure of a basic sentence in Setswana.
DIALOGUE
Go to lesson 5 Dumela mmemogolo (Good day, madam) and work through the
dialogue in the same way as in Lessons 1 to 4.
FUNCTIONS
Work through the following function item in the same way as in Lessons 1 to 4.
Wellbeing (showing respect)
FUNCTION EXERCISES
Do the following two exercises on this function:
Wellbeing (showing respect) (1)
Wellbeing (showing respect) (2)
SKILLS
Work through the content of the following skills:
The ng sound
The u sound
Writing Setswana verbs
SKILLS EXERCISES
There are no exercises on these items. Therefore, ensure that you know the content of
each of these items well. Practice it by making use of the notebook, or by repeating it
and looking at the examples.
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GRAMMAR
Read through the following two grammar items:
Words for actions
Sentence: basic structure
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Test your knowledge by completing the following two exercises:
Words for actions (1)
Words for actions (2)
CHAPTER 1: LESSON 6
LEARNING OUTCOMES
distinguish between "I" and "we" in Setswana;
say it is and it is not in Setswana;
recognise certain Setswana sounds in words;
understand the basic structure of the Setswana verb; and
have knowledge about the spiritual life within the traditional Batswana culture and
the payment of lobola.
DIALOGUE
Go to lesson 6 Go-itsisa (Introduction) and work through the dialogue, functions skills
and grammar in the same way as in Lessons 1 to 5.
FUNCTIONS
Work through the content of the following functions:
I and we
It is..., It is not ...
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FUNCTION EXERCISES
Complete the following five exercises on the functions above:
I and we (1)
I and we (2)
It is..., It is not ... (1)
SKILLS
Work through the content of the following items:
The th sound
The tlh sound
The tsh sound
Spiritual life
Lobola
SKILLS EXERCISES
Complete the following exercise:
Sounds: th or tlh
GRAMMAR
Study the following grammar item:
Verb: basic structure
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Complete the following exercises on the grammar item above:
Verb: basic structure (1)
Verb: basic structure (negative) (1)
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CHAPTER 1: LESSON 7
LEARNING OUTCOMES
have acquired, by means of the demonstration of listening skills, the necessary
understanding of the meaning of the song Mosadi wa ka (My wife).
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS :
Click on the With/without translation icon at the bottom of the screen and decide
whether you would like to listen to the songs with/without translations. (The icon is at
the bottom of the screen.) Listen carefully to the song and familiarise yourself with the
meaning of the words, sentences and the entire text of the song. Although it is a song
that makes fun of something, it also contains a reference to lobola and its importance in
the traditional Batswana marriage.
CHAPTER 1: LESSON 8
LEARNING OUTCOMES
indicate, by means of the demonstration of rhythmic speaking skills, that you
have acquired the necessary knowledge and understanding of the functions and
skills as explained in Chapter 1.
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS:
Go to lesson 8 Dumela (Hello). This lesson contains a rhythmic rhyme that acquaints
you with the rhythm of the Setswana language. Listen a few times to the spoken text
and join in so that your tongue and ears can get used to the Setswana language.
ASSIGNMENT
You are now finished with Chapter 1. Go to a shop where a Setswana-speaking person
works. Greet the person, buy something and say good bye. If you struggle, remember:
practise, practise, practise.
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CHAPTER 2
TIRO E NTSHA YA ME
(MY NEW JOB)
CHAPTER OUTCOMES
ask personal particulars of a person in Setswana;
know the structure of the verb in Setswana;
explain a route in Setswana; and
have an understanding of various aspects of the Batswana culture.
CHAPTER 2: LESSON 1
LEARNING OUTCOMES
use a Setswana dictionary; and
identify the subject concord in Setswana verbs and understand how it works.
DIALOGUE
Go to Lesson 1 Kopo ya tiro (Work application). Work through the dialogue, functions,
skills and grammar in the same way as in Chapter 1.
FUNCTIONS
Asking a person's first names
Where do you work?
Where do you live?
What is your telephone number?
FUNCTION EXERCISES
Complete the following exercises on the four functions above:
Personal particulars (1)
Personal particulars (2)
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SKILLS
Read through the following item:
Using a Setswana dictionary
SKILLS EXERCISES
There are no exercises on this item.
GRAMMAR
Study the content of the following grammar item:
Subject concord
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Complete the following four exercises on the grammar item above:
Subject concord (1)
Subject concord (2)
Subject concord (3)
Subject concord (4)
CHAPTER 2: LESSON 2
LEARNING OUTCOMES
say "it is okay / all right" and "I am glad" in Setswana;
ask where? en when? in Setswana;
identify the subject concord of the mo- ba- class and the le- ma- class; and
know how gender is indicated in Setswana.
DIALOGUE
Go to lesson 2 Go-bua ka mogala (Telephone conversation) and work through the
dialogue, functions, skills and grammar in the same way as in Lesson 1.
FUNCTIONS
It is okay/It is all right
I am glad
When?
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FUNCTION EXERCISES
Complete the following exercises on the function items above:
It is okay/It is all right
When? (1)
When? (2)
When? (3)
SKILLS
Read through the following item pertaining to the Batswana culture:
Gender in language use
SKILLS EXERCISES
GRAMMAR
Work through the content of the following two items:
Subject concord: mo- ba- class
Subject concord: le- ma- class
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Do the following two exercises:
Subject concord: mo- ba- class
Subject concord: le- ma- class
CHAPTER 2: LESSON 3
LEARNING OUTCOMES
say "I don't know" in Setswana;
ask "What do you want to do?" in Setswana;
ask what?" in Setswana;
to identify nouns in the se- di- and ne- di- classes; and
understand how an invitation to a social gathering works in the Batswana culture.
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DIALOGUE
Go to lesson 3 Ke-bone tiro (I got the job) and work through the dialogue, functions,
skills and grammar in the same way as in Lesson 2.
FUNCTIONS
I don't know
What do you want to do?
What?
FUNCTION EXERCISES
Do the following exercises on these functions items:
I don't know; What do you want to do?
What? (1)
What? (2)
What? (3)
SKILLS
I have been invited
SKILLS EXERCISES
GRAMMAR
Noun class se- di-
Noun class ne- di-
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GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Complete the exercises pertaining to these grammar items:
Noun class se- di- (1)
Noun class ne- di- (1)
CHAPTER 2: LESSON 4
LEARNING OUTCOMES
explain a route in Setswana;
use the question word "where?" in Setswana;
understand the naming of persons in the Batswana culture; and
recognise the subject concord of the se- di- and the ne- di- classes.
DIALOGUE
Go to lesson 4 Go-supa tsela (Explaining a route) and work through the dialogue,
functions, skills and grammar in the same way as in Lessons 1 to 3.
FUNCTIONS
Explaining a route
Where?
FUNCTION EXERCISES
Complete the exercises on these functions:
Explaining a route (1)
Explaining a route (2)
Where? (1)
Where? (2)
Where? (3)
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SKILLS
Names of persons (Proper names)
SKILLS EXERCISES
GRAMMAR
Study the content of the following two grammar items:
Subject concord: se- di- class
Subject concord: ne- di- class
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Complete the following exercises:
Subject concord se- di- class
Subject concord ne- di- class
CHAPTER 2: LESSON 5
LEARNING OUTCOMES
understanding of the meaning of the song Mangwane nthekele serantabole
(Aunty buys me an umbrella).
whether you would like to listen to the song with/without translations. (The icon is at the
bottom of the screen.) Listen carefully to the song and familiarise yourself with the
meaning of the words, sentences and the entire text of the song.
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CHAPTER 2 : LESSON 6
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Go to Lesson 6, Ke-kopa tiro (I am asking for work). This lesson contains a rhythmic
rhyme that acquaints you with the rhythm of the Setswana language. Listen a few times
to the spoken text and join in so that your tongue and ears can get used to the
Setswana language.
ASSIGNMENT
Now that you have completed Chapter 2, it is important that you practise what you have
learnt so far with a Setswana-speaking person. Note that it is especially important to
focus on the functions and skills.
Remember, you must practise - the more you
practise, the easier it will be to speak Setswana. Don't be shy to speak Setswana.
Setswana-speaking persons will not laugh at you - they will be willing to help you and
will respect you for trying to learn their language.
CHAPTER 3
BALELAPA LA RONA
(OUR FAMILY)
CHAPTER OUTCOMES
conduct a basic conversation in Setswana at the dining table;
use the expression "it is nice" in Setswana;
ask to pay cash, with a cheque or with a card in Setswana;
conduct a conversation at a petrol station in Setswana; and
know about and understand certain aspects of Batswana culture.
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Work through this chapter in the same manner as in Chapters 1 and 2.
CHAPTER 3: LESSON 1
LEARNING OUTCOMES
say "please" in Setswana;
recognise absolute pronouns in Setswana and use them on a basic level; and
have a basic knowledge of pregnancy, child rearing and table manners in the
Batswana tradition
DIALOGUE
Go to Re-ja sefitlholo (We are eating breakfast) and work through the dialogue,
functions, skills and grammar in the same way as in Chapters 1 and 2.
FUNCTIONS
Go to the functions and work through the following items:
Please
Where are you going?
FUNCTION EXERCISES
Complete the following exercises on these two functions:
Please
Where are you going? (1)
SKILLS
Read through the following items dealing with the Batswana culture:
Pregnancy
Child rearing
Passing on food at the table
SKILLS EXERCISES
There are no exercises on these items.
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GRAMMAR
Read through the following two grammar items:
Words that refer to other words
Absolute pronoun
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Do the following exercises:
Words that refer to other words (1)
Words that refer to other words (2)
Absolute pronoun (1)
CHAPTER 3: LESSON 2
LEARNING OUTCOMES
say "It is nice" in Setswana,
ask "What are you doing?" in Setswana, and
use the absolute pronouns of the mo- ba- class and the le- ma- class.
DIALOGUE
Go to Lesson 2 Kwa sekolong (At school) and work through the dialogue, functions,
FUNCTIONS
Go to the functions and work through the following items in the same way as in Lesson
1:
It is nice
What are you doing?
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FUNCTION EXERCISES
Complete the following function exercises:
It is nice
What are you doing? (1)
What are you doing? (2)
SKILLS
Read through the content of the following items:
Words with the same meaning
Words with different meanings
SKILLS EXERCISES
GRAMMAR
Absolute pronoun mo- ba- class
Absolute pronoun le- ma- class
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Complete the following exercises on these two grammar items:
Absolute pronoun: mo- ba- class (1)
Absolute pronoun: le- ma- class (1)
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CHAPTER 3: LESSON 3
LEARNING OUTCOMES
say that you are paying cash, by cheque or with a card in Setswana;
use the absolute pronouns of the se- di- class and the ne- di- class;
have basic knowledge of how the Batswana would (traditionally) carry something;
and
have basic knowledge of how the Batswana would (traditionally) carry a child.
DIALOGUE
Go to Mo lebenkeleng la dibaesekele (In the bicycle shop) and work through the
dialogue, functions, skills and grammar in the same way as in Lesson 2.
FUNCTIONS
Go to the functions and work through the following item in the same way as in Lesson 1
and Lesson 2:
Paying: cash, cheque, card
FUNCTION EXERCISES
Complete the following exercises on this function item:
Paying: cash, cheque, card (1)
SKILLS
Read through the following items pertaining to the Batswana culture:
How do I carry something?
How do I carry a child?
SKILLS EXERCISES
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GRAMMAR
Absolute pronoun se- di- class
Absolute pronoun ne- di- class
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Complete the following grammar exercises:
Absolute pronoun: se- di- class (1)
Absolute pronoun: ne- di- class (1)
CHAPTER 3: LESSON 4
LEARNING OUTCOMES
communicate in Setswana when putting in fuel at a filling station;
ask someone in Setswana to check the water and oil;
ask someone in Setswana to pump the tyres;
ask someone in Setswana to wash the windscreen;
understand the concept of "congruence";
know the principle on which loan words are used in Setswana; and
use demonstrative pronouns to a limited extent in Setswana.
DIALOGUE
Go to Lesson 4 Mo karatsheng (At the garage) and work through the dialogue,
functions, skills and grammar in the same way as in Lessons 1 to 3.
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FUNCTIONS
Put in: petrol, oil, water
Check: oil, water
Check and pump the tyres
Wash the windscreen
FUNCTION EXERCISES
Do the following exercises
Put in: petrol, oil, water (1)
Put in: petrol, oil, water (2)
Check: oil, water (1)
Check: oil, water (2)
Check and pump the tyres (1)
Check and pump the tyres (2)
Wash the windscreen (1)
Wash the windscreen (2)
SKILLS
Read through the content of the following two items:
Congruence
Loan words in Setswana
SKILLS EXERCISES
Complete the following two exercises:
Congruence (1)
Congruence (2)
GRAMMAR
Demonstrative pronoun
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GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Do the following exercises on this grammar item:
Demonstrative pronoun (this) (1)
Demonstrative pronoun (this) (2)
Demonstrative pronoun (1)
CHAPTER 3: LESSON 5
LEARNING OUTCOMES
understanding of the meaning of the song Baesekele (The bicycle).
CHAPTER 3 : LESSON 6
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Go to Lesson 6, Ke-tshwerwe ke tlala (I am hungry). This lesson contains a rhythmic
rhyme that acquaints you with the rhythm of the Setswana language. Listen a few times
to the spoken text and join in so that your tongue and ears can get used to the
Setswana language.
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ASSIGNMENT
Now that you have completed Chapter 3, it is important that you practise what you have
learnt so far with a Setswana-speaking person. Note that it is especially important to
focus on the functions and skills.
Remember, you must practise the more you
practise, the easier it will be to speak Setswana.
CHAPTER 4
KWA OFISING
(AT THE OFFICE)
CHAPTER OUTCOMES
use the Setswana words for yesterday, today and tomorrow and the Setswana
names for the days of the week;
help a person to fill in a form in Setswana;
conduct a basic conversation in Setswana in the tearoom
explain to a person in Setswana how to make photocopies; and
have knowledge of and understand certain aspects of the Batswana culture.
Work through this chapter in the same manner as in Chapters 1-3.
CHAPTER 4: LESSON 1
LEARNING OUTCOMES
use the Setswana words for yesterday, today and tomorrow and the Setswana
names of the days of the week;
know basic linguistic guidelines for the indication of possession in Setswana,
have a basic knowledge of eye contact in the traditional Batswana context; and
know who, according to the Batswana culture, walks through a door first.
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DIALOGUE
Go to Lesson 1 Ke-theogela gompieno (I am starting work today) and work through
the dialogue, functions, skills and grammar in the same way as in Chapter 3.
FUNCTIONS
Study the content of the following functions:
Yesterday, today, tomorrow
Days of the week
FUNCTION EXERCISES
Work through the content of the following functions:
Yesterday, today, tomorrow (1)
Days of the week (1)
SKILLS
Eye contact
Who walks into a place first?
SKILLS EXERCISES
GRAMMAR
Possessive construction
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GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Possessive construction (1)
CHAPTER 4: LESSON 2
LEARNING OUTCOMES
help a person to fill in a form in Setswana;
ask someone in Setswana to sign something;
use Setswana verbs in the future tense;
have basic cultural knowledge of respect and body posture in the Batswana
tradition; and
have basic knowledge of family structures in the Batswana culture.
DIALOGUE
Go to Lesson 2 Kitsiso (General information) and work through the dialogue, functions,
FUNCTIONS
Go to the functions and work through the following items in the same way as in Lesson
1.
Pleased to meet you
Fill in the form
Please sign
You (singular and plural)
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FUNCTION EXERCISES
Pleased to meet you (1)
Pleased to meet you (2)
Fill in the form and sign (1)
Fill in the form and sign(2)
You (singular and plural) (1)
You (singular and plural) (2)
You or I (1)
You or I (2)
SKILLS
Respect and body posture
Various fathers and mothers
SKILLS EXERCISES
GRAMMAR
Shall/Will (future tense)
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Work through the following three exercises on this grammar item:
Shall/Will (future tense) (1)
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CHAPTER 4: LESSON 3
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ask someone the following questions in Setswana:
What is your ID number?;
How old are you?;
What is your address? and
Do you have a medical aid?;
know basic numerals in Setswana;
use the with-construction in Setswana; and
have broadened your cultural knowledge regarding the experience of death in the
traditional Batswana context.
DIALOGUE
Go to Lesson 3 Go-tlatsa diforomo (To fill in forms) and work through the dialogue,
functions, skills and grammar in the same way as in Lesson 2.
FUNCTIONS
Go to the functions and work through the following items in the same manner as in
Lesson 1 and Lesson 2.
What is your identity number?
How old are you?
What is your address?
Do you have a medical aid?
Numerals
FUNCTION EXERCISES
Identity number, age, address (1)
Do you have a medical aid? (1)
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SKILLS
Read the content of the following item referring to the Batswana culture:
Death in the family
SKILLS EXERCISES
GRAMMAR
with...
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Complete the following three exercises referring to the grammar item above:
with... (1)
with... (2)
with... (3)
CHAPTER 4: LESSON 4
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ask someone the following questions in Setswana:
"Are you hungry?";
"Are you thirsty?" and
"Are you married?";
know basic linguistic guidelines regarding the indication of place in Setswana;
and
have memorised certain fixed expressions in Setswana and be able to use them.
DIALOGUE
Go to Lesson 4 Kwa teeng (In the tearoom) and work through the dialogue, functions,
skills and grammar in the same way as in Lessons 1 to 3.
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FUNCTIONS
I am thirsty and hungry
Are you married?
FUNCTION EXERCISES
Do the following exercises on the two function items above:
I am thirsty and hungry (1)
I am thirsty and hungry (2)
Are you married? (1)
Are you married? (2)
SKILLS
Read through the following item:
Set expressions in Setswana
SKILLS EXERCISES
Complete the three exercises below:
Set expressions in Setswana (1)
GRAMMAR
Indication of place
GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Complete the following six exercises:
Indication of place (1)
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CHAPTER 4: LESSON 5
LEARNING OUTCOMES
explain to someone in Setswana how to make photocopies;
ask someone the following in Setswana:
What is it in English? and
What is it in Setswana?;
ask someone in Setswana to kindly repeat something;
know basic linguistic guidelines for giving commands in Setswana; and
understand the use of voice volume in the Batswana culture.
DIALOGUE
Go to Lesson 5, Go-dira difotostata (To make photocopies) and work through the
dialogue, functions, skills and grammar in the same way as in Lessons 1 to 4.
FUNCTIONS
What is ... in Afrikaans/English?
What is ... in Setswana?
Please repeat
FUNCTION EXERCISES
What is ... in English/Setswana?; Repeat
SKILLS
Voice volume
SKILLS EXERCISES
GRAMMAR
Study the content of the following item:
Commands in Setswana
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GRAMMAR EXERCISES
Commands in Setswana (1)
CHAPTER 4: LESSON 6
LEARNING OUTCOMES
have acquired means of the demonstration of listening skills, by the necessary
understanding of the meaning of the Setswana part of the anthem, Morena
Boloka (Lord, keep safe).
CHAPTER 4: LESSON 7
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Go to the rhythm rhyme, Ke-tshwerwe ke tlala (I am hungry). This lesson contains a
rhythmic rhyme that acquaints you with the rhythm of the Setswana language. Listen a
few times to the spoken text and join in so that your tongue and ears can get used to
the Setswana language.
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ASSIGNMENT
Now that you have completed Chapter 4, it is important that you practise and practice
and practice what you have learnt so far. Remember, you must practise: the more you
practise, the easier it will be to speak Setswana. Dont be shy to speak Setswana.
Setswana speaking persons will not laugh at you - they will be willing to help you and
will respect you for trying to learn their language.
Congratulations! You have now completed this course. Remember to

try to speak Setswana everyday.
We promise that with regular
practice, it will become easier everyday.
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