Since Matsepe is in sixth grade, all of his classes are in English. However, when he is at home or with his friends, he speaks Sesotho. You can say "Hello" in Sesotho by saying, "Lumela" ("Du-meh-lah")!
Some common Sesotho boys' names are Mpho ("Mm-poh," meaning "Gift"), Lehlohonolo (meaning "Blessing"), Thabo ("Ta-bo," meaning "Happiness") and Tsepo ("Tseh-poh," meaning "Hope").
Some common girls' names are Limpho ("Deem-po," meaning many "Gifts"), Nthabiseng ("Ntah-bee-seng," meaning "I am happy"), Bohlokoa ("Bo-hlo-kwa," meaning "Importance"), and Palesa ("Pah-lay-suh," meaning "Flower").
There are also many names that are used for both boys and girls, like Lerato (meaning "Love"), Rethabile ("Ray-ta-bee-lay," meaning "We are happy"), and Lehakoe ("Leh-ha-kway," meaning "Gem"). As you can see, all Sesotho names have meanings!
In sixth grade, there are seven subjects. They are English, Sesotho, Math, Science and Technology, Creativity and Entrepreneurship, Life Skills and Personal, Social and Spiritual Studies. Matsepe's favorite is math!
