Basic Maltese Arabic: An Introductory Language Course

This simple Maltese Arabic for complete beginners presents an opportunity to start to learn a language that is rooted in the diverse history of the Maltese Islands. This Semitic language incorporates elements from Arabic, Italian, French, and English, reflecting Malta’s position as a historical meeting point between Europe and North Africa. For those interested in exploring a language that is integral to understanding the cultural and historical landscape of Malta, our course offers a very simple introduction to Maltese Arabic with a particular focus on words you can easily put to use in day-to-day interactions.

This course caters to beginners looking to gain a foundational understanding of Maltese Arabic, whether for travel, connecting with Maltese acquaintances, or personal learning.

Basic Maltese Arabic provides a straightforward and practical approach to learning the language across 5 simple sessions of approximately 20 minutes each. The sessions prioritize essential phrases and expressions that can immediately be put to use in Malta (greetings, numbers, colors, simple interactions etc.). By focusing on practical language acquisition, the course equips learners with the tools needed to start speaking and understanding Maltese Arabic quickly. This simple course targets the A1 level on the CEFR language scale.