Let’s Learn: Somali School Words

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Let’s Learn: Somali School Words

What do you already know about school words in Somali?

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will greet your classmates, name classroom objects, and understand words for teacher, student, and classroom in Somali.

Hello! Classroom Greetings

In Somali, greet with: Iska waran! (Hello) or Asalaamu calaykum. Ask: Sidee tahay? (How are you?). Reply: Waan fiicanahay (I am good).

Classroom Objects

School: Dugsi

Classroom: Qolka kalaaska

Book: Buug

Pen/Pencil: Qalin

Table: Miis

Chair: Kursi

People at School

Arday (Ar-day)

Macallin (Ma-chal-lin)

Student

Teacher

Action Words: Let’s Move!

Dhageyso (Listen) Eeg (Look) Fadhiiso (Sit down) Istaag (Stand up) Aynu tagno (Let’s go) Haa/Maya (Yes/No)

Goodbye in Somali!

Review and Reflect

Can you remember the Somali words for: - Teacher? - Student? - Book? Let’s say them together before we finish!

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

What is This? (Waa maxay?)

Hold up a classroom item and ask: "Waa maxay?" Children answer: "Waa buug." Repeat for each object to practise new words.