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Maltese is a language spoken by native communities worldwide. Maltese (Malti) is the only Semitic language that is an official language of the European Union, and the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet. Spoken by 500,000 Maltese on the islands of Malta and Gozo, Maltese is a fascinating linguistic crossroads: an Arabic base (from medieval Siculo-Tunisian Arabic) layered with Sicilian, Italian, French, and English. This unique blend reflects 7,000 years of history: Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, the Knights of Saint John, the British, Malta has absorbed them all.

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First words in Maltese
Bonġu / Kif int? (BON-jou / KIF int), Hello / How are you?
il JOUR-na-ta t-TAI-ba / BON-jou / KIF int
Il-Ġurnata t-Tajba (il JOUR-na-ta t-TAI-ba), Good day (lit. 'The good day')
Formal greeting
Did you know? Valletta is the smallest EU capital by area, but one of the densest in cultural heritage. European Capital of Culture in 2018, it hosts more monuments per square meter than almost any other city in the world. Maltese contains medieval Arabic expressions that have disappeared from all other Arabic dialects, a living linguistic time capsule. 'Merħba' (welcome) comes from the Arabic 'marhaban', 'flus' (money) from the Arabic 'fulus', while 'kamra' (room) comes from the Italian 'camera' and 'tieqa' (window) from the Sicilian 'finestra'. A truly unique cocktail.
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Exactly what you'll find inside the platform: 35 modules, 0+ structured lessons, quizzes and exercises.

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  1. 01
    Conversational Maltese from Valletta and Gozo
  2. 02
    Semitic structure: triliteral roots and Arabic morphology
  3. 03
    Sicilian, Italian, French, and English borrowings in Maltese
  4. 04
    Maltese for living and working in Malta (EU financial hub)
  5. 05
    Maltese culture: festi, karozzini, Mediterranean cuisine
  6. 06
    Maltese to understand the connections between Arabic and Romance languages

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FAQ

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Yes, and this is what makes it absolutely unique. Maltese descends from the Siculo-Tunisian Arabic spoken in Malta after the Arab conquest (9th century), but it absorbed so many Sicilian, Norman, and Romance influences that its grammar and vocabulary form a blend without equivalent anywhere. Writing this Semitic language in the Latin alphabet (with a few special characters like ħ, għ, ċ) makes it partially readable for Italian and French speakers.
Partially, roughly 30-40% of basic Maltese vocabulary is of Arabic origin, but the phonology has shifted considerably (no Arabic guttural sounds like ayn or ha), and the Romance and English borrowings are extensive. An Arabic speaker will recognize familiar roots but will not understand a Maltese conversation without study. That said, Maltese is fascinating for anyone who knows Arabic, as it illuminates the connections between Semitic and Romance languages.
Malta is an EU hub for finance, online gaming, and tech, with favorable taxation and widespread English. For expatriates, English is sufficient in the professional world. But for genuine integration into the Maltese community, particularly in towns and villages outside Valletta, Maltese is the key. The Maltese are extremely proud of their unique language and are very appreciative of foreigners who make the effort to learn a few phrases.
Both, depending on the context. Roughly 50-55% of everyday vocabulary comes from Romance languages (Sicilian, Italian, French, English), and 32-40% from Arabic. The core grammar (verb structure, triliteral roots) is more Semitic. For an English or French speaker, some Maltese words are immediately recognizable (aħjar = better, from Arabic 'khair', or widna = ear, from Arabic 'udhun'). A vocabulary-driven approach makes learning faster than expected.
Maltese is considered moderately difficult for Western Europeans, the Semitic structure is disorienting, but the Romance vocabulary and accessible phonology help. For a French or English speaker, expect 8 to 12 months of 2 classes per week to reach B1. If you already speak Italian, 5 to 7 months is enough. The Latin alphabet is an immediate advantage, you can start deciphering texts within the first few weeks.
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Been on Targumi for 3 months. The small group format is exactly what I needed. My teacher takes time to correct accent, it's precious. Made more progress in 3 months than in 2 years of regular apps.

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What sold me is you actually speak from class one. No 10 hours of theory before opening your mouth. And the platform between classes is well-built, I revise on the morning commute.

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Honestly I had doubts at first because I'd tried plenty of methods without sticking. This is different, the teacher knows their stuff, adapts to your level, and we have fun on top of it. 6 months in and still motivated.

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Really good experience overall, the rhythm between live classes and independent practice is well-balanced. Small note: the mobile app lags sometimes, but the teaching content is well worth the price.

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The thing that makes a real difference compared to other platforms: teachers are native and trained. You feel it, especially on accent and everyday expressions you don't learn in textbooks.

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