Don't be fooled by Malta's small dimensions. The island is one of Europe's most culture-rich islands. With buildings and temples dating back to 5000 B.C., Malta is an open-aired museum ready to be explored. The island's historical roots are parallelled by its modern site, with the capital Valletta offering you the entertainment and living experience of a big city. But apart from its history and gorgeous surroundings, what makes Malta the place to be are the people. The warmth and joy of living of the Maltese people are contagious. You will feel immediately at home in such an open-minded and friendly country, who is known for welcoming people from all over the world with open arms and a genuine smile.

Given Malta's small dimensions, one is never too far away from its beautiful beaches and islands. Some of the most popular ones are St. Peter's Pool, with its gorgeous turquoise water, and the islands of Comino and Gonzo, famous for their Caribbean-like beaches and the dreamy Blue Lagoon bay. But Malta is not only about sunbathing and swimming! If you are feeling adventurous why not explore the country's beautiful cities? Take a trip to the island's capital Valletta and explore its enchanting streets entirely by foot! Other unmissable locations are Malta's picturesque towns and fishing villages, from Victoria and Rabat to Mdina and Burgu.

What makes Malta the perfect location for English language trips is the fact that English is universally spoken by its inhabitants. Spoken by almost 90% of the population, you will be able to completely immerse yourself and practice your language skills at all times. Malta is really the best of both worlds: a beautiful place to spend your holidays, and the ideal environment to significantly improve your English language level!

Before gaining independece, Malta belonged to several other countries. This resulted in a cuisine that is a combination of many different influences. Malta's "Cucina Povera" ("poor people's cuisine") is characterised by simple yet incredibly tasty foods. One of the island's most popular snacks is 'pastizzi', a filled puff pastry. A great summer snack is also the 'ftiraf', flatbread topped with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and covered in delicious olive oil. Maltese cuisine is heavily fish-based given its many fishing villages. Another typical Maltese food is 'aljotta', an incredibly tasty type of fish soup.

Due to Malta's central location in the Mediterranean, many countries fought to conquer the island over the span of many centuries. It was not until 1964 that Malta became an independent republic recognised as a country in its own right. Besides English, Malta has another main national language, Malti, a mixture between all the languages of the countries Malta had belonged to in the past. Malta is not only a combination of multiple languages, but also of multiple islands such as Gozo, Comino, and other uninhabited ones. When exploring Malta either on foot or by bus and car remember that traffic is left-hand rather than right-hand, a habit adopted from the British. And lastly, with more than 300 sunny days a year, Malta is a true paradise on earth for all sun lovers.

During your language study trip in Malta you will be able to choose between a friendly host family in St. Paul's Bay or a residence in St. Julian's located in the immediate vicinity of the classrooms. So whether you would like to experience the life of real Maltese people or you prefer living with other students, Sprachcaffe has an option for everyone.