6 ECTS
Award in Maltese Language Proficiency - Level 1
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Module Description
This award is designed to help learners build a strong foundation in the Maltese language by focusing on the core skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. It introduces key words, expressions, and sentence patterns needed to handle simple conversations and everyday interactions in both personal and work-related situations.
Learners will practise understanding short texts and producing basic written pieces, gradually expanding their vocabulary and improving their accuracy. The course also introduces essential grammar concepts to support clear and correct communication.
By completing this programme, learners will develop the confidence to use Maltese more naturally in both spoken and written form.
Entry Requirements
- There are no entry requirements for this course.
Target Audience
- Individuals who would like to become more proficient in their use of the Maltese language.
Career Paths
- This award is aimed at individuals who would like to gain more knowledge and skills in an effort to ameliorate their level of Maltese.
How you’ll be assessed
The main objective of the assessment for this award is to assess the four language skills – reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Therefore, the assessment tasks shall consist of an oral component, a listening comprehension, a reading comprehension, and a short, guided written task.
Assessment
Formative assessment will take place during the session in the form of discussions, feedback, etc.
All assessment tasks aim to provide the learner an opportunity to produce evidence of their competences aligned to the learning outcomes of this module.
Furthermore, the tasks may include different forms of assessment which allow and promote students’ knowledge in the area.
For successful completion of this study unit, the student is required to achieve an overall pass mark of 50%.
Module Intake Dates
TBA 2025
Learning Outcomes
Competences:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:
- Read short and simple texts in Maltese.
- Acquire basic vocabulary regarding different themes.
- Write simple phrases/sentences in Maltese.
- Use basic grammatical structures and follow basic grammatical rules in Maltese.
- Engage with other individuals in a short and simple conversation in Maltese.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of key aspects pertaining to local culture.
Knowledge:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will be able to:
- Read and understand simple texts in Maltese.
- Acquire basic vocabulary regarding different themes.
- Write simple phrases/sentences in Maltese.
- Use basic grammatical structures and follow basic grammatical rules in Maltese.
- Engage with other individuals in a short and simple conversation in Maltese.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of key aspects pertaining to local culture.
Skills:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will have acquired the following skills:
- Gain and demonstrate an understanding of simple phrases/sentences in Maltese.
- Be able to read and comprehend texts of basic Maltese.
- Use basic vocabulary in Maltese.
- Be able to hold a short conversation in Maltese with another person.
- Listen attentively to other speakers during a conversation and be able to derive its meaning.
- Write short sentences about one’s personal and professional life.
- Express oneself, both orally and in writing, in basic Maltese with regards to one’s personal and professional life.
- Make use of simple grammatical structures in Maltese.
- Be able to talk about important Maltese cultural aspects.
Module-Specific Learner Skills:
At the end of the module/unit the learner will be able to:
- Acquire level-appropriate knowledge and skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking in Maltese.
Module-Specific Digital Skills and Competences:
At the end of the module/unit, the learner will be able to:
- Navigate through the online learning platform to find, download, and upload assignments, discussion boards, literature, tutorials, etc.