Maltese as a Foreign Language MQF 1

Entry Requirements

Basic familiarity with the Maltese alphabet is beneficial, however this will be covered again during the first lesson.
Applicants who do not present certification of prior study in the subject will be required to sit for a level check to determine the appropriate course level

Duration

30 week course with 3 contact hours per week

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge
• Understand basic Maltese vocabulary related to familiar topics (e.g. family, daily life, places, food).
• Recognise simple grammatical structures (e.g. basic verbs, pronouns, numbers, adjectives).
• Understand simple spoken Maltese delivered clearly and supported by visual cues.
• Recognise common text types (e.g. messages, instructions, short descriptions).
• Develop awareness of basic Maltese language structures (e.g. articles, verbs, simple sentence formation).

Skills
• Listen and identify key information in simple spoken Maltese, especially when supported by visuals.
• Speak using simple phrases and sentences to describe experiences, express opinions, and interact in basic conversations.
• Read and understand short, simple texts, extracting key information and meaning.
• Write short texts (e.g. messages, descriptions, simple stories) using basic vocabulary and structures.
• Use basic grammar structures in simple sentences.
• Interact in everyday situations using simple communication strategies.

Competences
• Communicate in simple, everyday situations using basic Maltese.
• Apply language skills with support in familiar contexts.
• Demonstrate emerging confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Use simple strategies to understand and respond to communication.
• Show awareness of Maltese culture through language use.
• Begin to operate with limited independence as language users.

Delivery Method

Face to face or Online lessons

Certification/Award

An award certificate accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority will be presented to learners who attend a minimum of 80% of the course and achieve an overall mark of 45% or higher in their tasks

Progression to further education

After successfully completing this course, learners can continue to study the subject at MQF Level 2

Language of Instruction

Bilingual