Basic information about Malta (language)

What language is Malta? Italian?

This question is also a frequently asked question.

The official languages ​​of Malta are Maltese and English. English is British English.

About 60% of people can speak Italian because it is close to Italy.

A Maltese friend says that the school classes are conducted in English and many TV channels are Italian, so they learn Italian on TV from a young age.

In recent years, the number of people studying in Malta has increased in Japan. I am also one of them.
The official language of Malta is English, it is safe, and it is cheaper than the United States and the United Kingdom.

Malta's international students come from many European countries (except English-speaking countries), Latin America, the Middle East, and some Asian countries. I will write about my study abroad on another occasion.

Malta is located in the center of the Mediterranean Sea and has a history of being invaded by various countries in the past. As a result, Maltease has a mix of languages ​​from different countries.

For example

Good morning: Bonġu
⇒It is similar to French Bonjour and Italian Buon Giorno.

Good evening: Bonswa
⇒It is very similar to the French Bonsoir.

My Maltese friends greeted Hello, Hi and Ciao at any time.

Thanks: Grazzi
⇒It looks like Grazie in Italian.

Although it's British English, the intonation is a bit unique and sounds like Italian.

I lived for a month, but it took me a while to get used to English like Italian.

Next time, I will introduce the basic information about Malta. Don’t miss it😊