English Courses - Schools in Malta: Learn English in Malta
Enrol on one of our English courses in Malta, built up by the Knights of St. John. The narrow winding streets of Malta's towns and villages are packed with Renaissance cathedrals and Baroque palaces and the landscape is dotted with the oldest known human structures in the world. The Islands of Malta have rightly been illustrated as an open-air museum. Join us at one of our English schools in Malta, learn English and experience a culture which hosts one of the widest varieties of influences in the world. Explore, dream, discover and learn English in Malta.
Malta - History
 Although small, Malta has a long and rich history, with evidence for habitation going back to the Neolithic era (4th millennium B.C.). The country boasts some of the world's most ancient standing buildings (the Neolithic temples), and its strategic location and good harbors in the middle of the Mediterranean have attracted Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, Crusaders, the French and finally the British, with the colonial period lasting until 1964.
In 1798, Napoleon led the French and took over the island on 12 June without resistance. French rule lasted a little over 2 years, until they surrendered to the British Royal Navy, under Admiral Nelson's command, in September 1800.
Great Britain gained possession of Malta in 1814.
Independence
21 September 1964 (from UK )
National holidays
Freedom Day, 31 March (1979); Sette Giugno, 7 June (1919); Feast of Our Lady of Victories, 8 September (1565); Independence Day, 21 September (1964); Republic Day, 13 December (1974).
Malta stayed in the Commonwealth of Nations when it became independent from Great Britain in 1964.
A decade later Malta became a republic. Since the mid-1980s, the island has become a freight trans-shipment point, a financial center, and a tourist destination.
Malta gained European Union membership in May 2004.
English Courses Malta - Geography
 Malta stands on an underwater ridge that extends from North Africa to Sicily. Millions of years ago Malta was completely underwater, as shown by marine fossils embedded in rock in the highest points of Malta. As the ridge was pushed up and the straits of Gibraltar closed through tectonic activity, the sea level was lower, and Malta was on a bridge of dry land that extended between the two continents, surrounded by large lakes. A few caverns in Malta have exposed bones of elephants, hippopotami, and other large animals from Africa, while others have revealed animals from Europe.
The country comprises an archipelago, with only the three largest islands ( Malta, Ghawdex or Gozo, and Kemmuna or Comino) being inhabited. Numerous bays provide good harbors. Malta and Tunisia are discussing the commercial exploitation of the continental shelf between their countries, particularly for oil exploration
English Schools Malta - Economy
Major resources are limestone, a favorable geographic location, and a productive labor force. Malta produces only about 20% of its food needs, has limited fresh water supplies, and has few domestic energy sources. The economy is dependent on foreign trade, manufacturing (especially electronics and textiles), and tourism. Continued sluggishness in the European economy is holding back exports, tourism, and overall growth.
Learn English Malta - Food
Maltese food dates far way back into time and has many original recipes. Some are connected with various occasions or feasts, such as the Easter Figolli, and the Prinjolata during Carnival time.
Two popular dishes in Malta are Rabbit and Lampuka (coryphée). The rabbit is eaten either fried or cooked in a casserole, and served with spaghetti. This meal is served year round, but especially during the traditional folk festival of St Peter and St Paul - Mnarja - held at the Buskett Gardens on the night of June 28/29. The Lampuka is a seasonal fish and is in high demand in season; it may be cooked in a variety of ways, but Lampuka Pie is perhaps the most popular dish.
English Schools Malta - Climate
 The local climate is Mediterranean temperate climate with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. There is no real thermal dormant season for plants, although plant growth can be checked briefly by abnormal cold in winter (patches of ground frost may occur in inland locales), and summer heat and aridity may cause vegetation to wilt. Effectively there are only two seasons, which makes the islands attractive for tourists especially during the drier months. Water supply poses a problem on Malta, as the summer is both rainless and also the time of greatest water use, and the winter rainfall often falls as heavy showers and runs off to the sea rather than soaking into the ground. In January 2007, International Living chose Malta as the country with the best climate in the world.
Malta - Interesting Facts
Malta is where the legendary Hollywood Maltese Falcon was supposed to be from. There actually were falcons here, of the real rather than sculpted kind, but they are now extinct.
These first Neolithic people probably arrived from Sicily (about 100 kilometres/60 miles north), and were mainly farming and fishing communities, with some evidence of hunting activities. They seemingly lived in caves and open dwellings. During the centuries that followed there is evidence of further contacts with other cultures, which left their influence on the local communities, evidenced by their pottery designs and colors.
Malta is the only country in Europe that does not permit divorce.
Performing abortion on Maltese territory is also illegal, though over the years several loopholes permitted individuals to circumvent the ban for limited times.
Located on the southernmost tip of Europe (about 60 miles from Sicily and 180 miles from North Africa), Malta has at one time or another been dominated by all its neighbors, including the British and the French
Learn English Malta - Advice
At our English schools and courses in Malta our advice can really be summed up with one simple word - practice! What kind of study materials you use is not quite as important as how or how often you use them. Your hard work and determination will be one of the biggest factors in successful language learning.
The English school and course you choose in Malta is going to be the core of your English study, so make sure you choose a English language course that gives you structured lessons and lots of opportunity to practice your new language skills. Our English courses at our English schools in Malta, will give you the perfect opportunity to study, learn, and practice English in a supportive, well planned and friendly environments.
You must work at your new English language skills every day. Ideally, you should study English an extra hour or more every day. If you can get at least an extra half-hour of study time, that's pretty good too. Try to at least get a little review and study, learn and practice English every single day.
If you attend one of our English courses in Malta and you learn English everyday, you will have a good basic knowledge of the English language in a reasonable amount of time. Your knowledge and ability will increase and improve depending upon what other tools you use and what kind of experiences you have using the English language.
Grammar book. A good old-fashioned grammar book may be boring but they are a great way to really get to grips with the details of the language.
Phrase Book
These are extremely helpful books that you can carry with you. They can be useful for practicing pronunciation, or for quickly finding a lot of more commonly used phrases, words and idioms. Phrase books are always a nice supplement to learn English and they are convenient and cheap.
Dictionary. Absolutely necessary in the long run. You must have a dictionary if you wish to expand your vocabulary, and you will need one in order to take full advantage of many of the English language learning tips set out here. Make sure you get one that translates both ways e.g. Spanish to English AND English to Spanish. It is also helpful to find a dictionary that contains idioms - the phrases particular to the language which you are studying - as well as phrases that are commonly used in the English language, but may be difficult to translate.
Flashcards
A simple English language learning tip, but a very effective way to review, refresh your memory and expand your vocabulary. There are pre-made flashcards that can be purchased, or for extra help, you can create your own. Keep them with you at all times, in your pocket or in your car, and look at them for a quick review or language lesson at every opportunity. They are very convenient.
Talk to yourself
 It may be obvious, but the best way to learn English in Malta is to speak English in Malta ! This convenient method can be use at all times, as you can even talk to yourself. Even if you are in public and don't feel comfortable talking to yourself out loud, you can make it your habit to practice English by thinking English. Throughout the day, think of the English words for everything you pass - objects in your house, things you pass when you are traveling, things you use at work or school, etc. Learn basic English phrases like - ‘it is cold today' or ‘it is sunny today' and use whichever is appropriate when you first look out the window. By putting this tip into use on a regular basis, the vocabulary and phrases will become more routine and automatic.
Practice with friends
Taking it even further than talking to yourself, you can practice with your friends. Even if they don't speak English, talk to the people you know by using your new language. Warn them in advance that you are practicing your new knowledge and they'll know what's coming. Even a simple 'good morning' or'see you later' in English will make those phrases more natural to you. Your friends may even begin to learn a few words and join in the fun too!
Listen to music
Listen to English music. You'll hear the English language used in a real context and this will help you pick out the rhythm and pronunciation even better. This method will also give you a further understanding of, and appreciation for, the culture and customs of the people. Music in English might be easier to find than others, but Amazon or eBay and many other global websites will enable you to find music in English and many different languages.
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