Maltese

Learn Maltese

Discover a Mediterranean language where Semitic roots meet echoes of Italian and English. A few words can bring you closer to the people and their stories.

Start with our beginner course, leading up to level A1 through everyday dialogs, stories and practice.

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Maltese at a glance

Speakers
400–600 thousand (L1)
Countries and regions
Malta...
Writing system
Latin
Native name
Malti
Afro-AsiaticSemiticMaltese

Broad estimates; highlighted countries show selected regions of use, not where everyone speaks the language.

Map data: Natural Earth · public domain