The languages in Malta

Languages of Malta:

The current national language of Malta is Maltese, which along with English, is one of the official languages.

Before independence in 1964, Malta was a British possession, and a result of this is that English is still an official language, with government business being carried out in both English and Maltese. Most Maltese learn English in school, this being obligatory in most cases. Secondary and tertiary education are given exclusively in English. Today, 88% of Malta's population speak English. Along with Maltese, English is the only other official language of the country. Although standard English is official, the variety of English commonly spoken in Malta is heavily influenced by Italian, not only in vocabulary (most commonly by pronouncing English words of Franco-Latin origin in an Italian style) but extending to phonology, with the English being heavily accented; however, Received Pronunciation remains standard amongst Maltese individuals of a certain socioeconomic bracket.

Some per cents:

Official languages:

Maltese (100%)

English (88%)

Significant unofficial language:

Italian (66%)

Main foreign language:

French (17%)