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deStination MAlTA

Maltese zest

Despite being the smallest island country in Europe, Malta packs a punch with its vibrant festivities and
bright, sunny climate. Georgina Deacon discovers the highlights of the island.

ith its beautiful climate, With about 300 days of sunshine per year The bright climate opens up
crystal clear seas, friendly and the mildest winters in Europe, it is easy opportunities for outdoor festivals and
and hospitable people, and to see why Malta’s popularity as both a study celebrations, especially in the summer.
W6,000 years of history and abroad and holiday destination is ever- “Bright decorations and banners adorn
culture, who can resist Malta?” asks April growing. Francis Stivala at NSTS http:// the streets and villages with local bands
Howes at Alpha School of English www. nsts.org says it is this, among other reasons, marching through the centre,” describes
alphaschoolmalta.com. As one of the world’s that lets Malta shine against other countries. Alex Camilleri at Chamber College www.
smallest countries, Malta is an archipelago “Malta’s sunny, warm winter climate and chambercollege.com. “In the evening, the
crammed with culture and vivacity. Its luscious blue seas are a major influencing locals all come out dressed in their best
warm climate and hospitality also make it factor to many learners, followed by the clothes to meet, drink and chat before
an ideal holiday destination, so the country high safety aspect that is characteristic of a watching the amazing firework displays that
is perfect for students who want to learn hospitable and kind Mediterranean people.” are one of the Maltese traditions.”
English with a Mediterranean backdrop. Steve Compagno at IH Malta-Gozo Stivala at NSTS adds to this, saying,
Malta has two official languages, http://ihmalta-gozo.com agrees and adds, “The population celebrates practically every
Maltese and English, with the majority of “Other English-speaking countries don’t weekend with outdoor manifestations,
the Maltese people using English as their have the sunny climate we have. The fact fiestas, festivals, concerts – among which are
first language. Louise Mercieca at the that our country is in the middle of the the Isle of MTV and International Jazz in
English Language Academy www.elamalta. Mediterranean and is not expensive to live July – open air theatre, traditional pageants,
com highlights that students have the in makes it more attractive to thousands of street parties, and more.” Considering Malta
opportunity to practise their new language people who visit our little island. Malta is is such a tiny island, their zesty celebrations
skills almost anywhere they go. “People in also much safer.” are frequent and larger than life. 
Malta are extremely friendly and, in Sliema, Agent viewpoint
PHoto: aM language Studio everyone speaks English, therefore it is very as the distances are short. My favourite highlights are the kindness of the Maltese people, the good
easy to sit anywhere and have a friendly chat
“Malta is a perfect destination for all who want to learn or improve their english skills
with them,” she enthuses.
within europe. its location in the Mediterranean Sea always offers good weather and a
“Students who study here see Malta
summer feeling. Students enjoy the nearly unlimited possibilities of activities, sports,
architectural and cultural beauties. Furthermore, they can go by foot nearly everywhere
as a good opportunity for them to take an
English course and, at the same time, have
food and coffee, and the three islands’ natural and historical beauty.”
a holiday break,” says Marisa Grixti at am
orsi Kovacs, linguland, www.linguland.com, Germany
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Language Studio www.amlanguage.com.
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