THINGS IN THE KITCHEN

Lesson Content

1. Greeting & Lesson Overview

“Welcome! Today we’ll learn about everyday objects found in the kitchen—àwọn ohun èlọ̀ ilé ìdáná.”

Objectives:

• Identify and name common kitchen items in Yoruba

• Practice pronunciation and spelling of kitchen vocabulary

• Strengthen listening and recall through visual aids

2. Core Vocabulary Presentation

Display images with corresponding Yoruba terms:

• Àwo – Plate

• Ṣíbí – Spoon

• Ìfé ìmúmi – Cup

• Àpótí Ìdáná – Kitchen Shelf

• Ìkọ̀kọ̀ – Pot

• Òdó àti Ọmọ Òdó – Mortar and Pestle

• Ìjókòó ilé ìdáná – Kitchen Stool

• Àmúga – Fork

• Ìdáná ìgbalódé – Gas Cooker

• Ọ̀bẹ – Knives

• Àṣẹ̀́ – Sieve

• Àpótí Àwo – Plate Rack

• Ọ̀rógún – Spatula

• Ṣágo – Food Flask

• Àtẹ – Tray

• Ẹ̀rọ ìlọta – Blender

• Ṣíbí ìṣèbẹ̀ – Cooking Spoon

3. Pronunciation Drill

Instructor names each item

Learners repeat the Yoruba word after hearing the English name

4. Interactive Task

• Match the item to its Yoruba name (image flashcard or quiz format)

• Listening activity: “What do we call ‘Tray’ in Yoruba?”

• Writing exercise: Translate the following into Yoruba—Blender, Gas Cooker, Spatula, Pots

5. Wrap-Up & Next Steps

• Review key vocabulary

• Discuss the importance of Yoruba terms for everyday life

• Preview next lesson: actions in the kitchen (e.g., cooking, boiling, washing)