{"product_id":"the-maltese-language-alex-bugeja-9798188418762","title":"The Maltese Language: An Introduction to Maltese for Beginners","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the language of Malta with this practical, welcoming introduction designed especially for complete beginners and curious travelers. \u003ci\u003eThe Maltese Language\u003c\/i\u003e takes you step by step from the alphabet and pronunciation to the everyday phrases needed to communicate confidently across the Maltese Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to greet people, introduce yourself, ask questions, tell the time, order meals, shop at local markets, request directions, check into a hotel, and make plans. Clear explanations, pronunciation guides, useful vocabulary, and realistic conversations make each lesson approachable, even for readers with no previous language-learning experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, the book introduces the foundations of Maltese grammar without overwhelming the reader. Nouns, articles, pronouns, adjectives, prepositions, and essential verb forms are explained in manageable sections and reinforced through practical examples drawn from situations visitors are likely to encounter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a phrasebook, this guide also reveals the remarkable character of Maltese: a Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet and enriched by centuries of Arabic, Sicilian, Italian, and English influence. Cultural guidance and useful expressions help readers communicate respectfully while gaining a deeper appreciation of Malta's people and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete with a historical overview of the language and a convenient travel glossary, \u003ci\u003eThe Maltese Language\u003c\/i\u003e is an accessible companion for anyone preparing to visit Malta, reconnecting with Maltese heritage, or simply exploring one of Europe's most distinctive and fascinating languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Bugeja\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798188418762\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d","brand":"Alex Bugeja","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49097538470143,"sku":"9798188418762","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-maltese-language-alex-bugeja-9798188418762","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}