University of Malta

I have to say that Malta has two official languages - Maltese and English. Maltese language looks like a mix of Arabic, English, Italian and French. There was no need to learn Maltese for me as the studies were held in English and everybody understands English there as well. Nevertheless, if the future students want to improve their English, it's better for them to communicate with international students, Maltese people have very funny accent and very often mix words in English and Maltese.

Next to the Maltese language, English is spoken a lot. Living there, I learned new expressions and talked English more easy. The University provided students with clear English. A difficulty could be that the communication stopped after I step outside the room. Sometimes you have to put effort in communicating your programme or your course situation to the right person.

Malta has two official languages: English (British English) and Maltese. Almost all university instruction is in English, although I have heard stories about professors that will refuse to lecture in English. Be aware that although probably 95% of the population speaks native/fluent English, it is a maltese variety with and enormous British influence. The Maltese have a very different intonation pattern when they speak, and to an American they can sound either irritated or like they are being condescending. Don't take this personally! This is the way they talk to everyone, and it's normal for them.

everybody in Malta speaks english so i didn't need to learn maltese. As i lived in a university residence with a lot of foreign students, i spoke english everyday and i imrpoved a lot my level.

i improved a lot my english because the communication in the residence and in the university is high.and you have no choice to learn without realizing it.

English is the official language if teh university but sometimes teh teachers and students speak in maltese so you have to remind them to speak english.