Entry Requirement: No particular entry requirement is necessary for this level. This course is aimed for Maltese nationals only who would like to improve upon the basic skills in the Maltese language. Non-Maltese nationals, who are interested to learn the Maltese language, may instead apply for the course named 'Maltese as a Foreign Language'.

Duration: 32-week course starting in October 2012 until May 2013.

Learning Outcomes:

* Recognise frequently written text types such as newspaper headlines, simple manuals, invitations, ect. and the manner to write basic personal information;

* Write personal details in basic form-filling;

* Listen to and understand simple utterances delivered slowly and clearly articulated;

* Read and understand short simple sentences, notices and signs;

* Adopt a positive attitude in communicating in the Maltese language.

Method of teaching: presentations, role-plays, discussions and out-of-class activities.

Feedback/Assessment: on-going assessment, lifelong learning portfolio, oral and written exercises, presentations and final assessment.

Venue: lifelong Learning Centre Msida.

Certification/Award: General Education Award in Maltese Language. The Malta Qualifications Council deems this General Education Award (15 credits) to be at level 1 of the Malta Qualifications Framework (MQF) and the European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong Learning.

Access to next level of education/training: after successfully completing this course, learners can then take up the Maltese language course at SEC level or move to level 2 in order to prepare for the eventual SEC level in Maltese.

NOTE: The Directorate for Lifelong Learning shall be receiving applications between Monday 13th and Friday 31st August 2012 from 8.30am till noon. Please note that applications submitted through the internet (online) are more efficient as these are processed directly by the computer programme system. Kindly note that use of Internet Explorer is necessary for the application to be duly processed