Verliz
Trinidadian expat in Malta
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Registration: 17 July 2012
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Do you speak Maltese? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Maltese is essential for a successful integration in Malta. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Maltese? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language course ...
I did my best with Maltese. Took courses at the local council 4 years in a row. Did and aced the exam after the 3rd year. Went back for a 4th year for good measure. But, alas, I cant speak Maltese as there's/was little communicative focus in ... Read More
Do state schools teach in English? by SummerJessica
Hi I am looking to relocate to Malta around August and I have a 5 year old son. We currently live in England and he knows no Maltese. I have looked on this forum and it seems most state schools teach in English but when I looked at government ...
Hi Jessica, Yes, at state schools they start off in English. At Mellieha Primary, I think they use English primarily until Year 1. But then they start shifting the focus to Maltese. I think the language of instruction depends mainly on the ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Malta by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Malta. What is ...
I did it for 3 years before I bothered to sign up for the test. It's only as good as the teacher teaching it. My teacher's been at it for 30/40 years, and her methodology irks me, because she teaches Maltese in English. A lot of translation ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Malta by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Malta. What is ...
I dunno... the term "culture shock" in and of itself connotes "negative". Whether it's a person's first or fiftieth post, the responses are hardly likely to be all about the "good" culture shock. For me ... Read More