Our trip to Malta

An interview with students from 6ABC

Interviewer: How was the language school?

Student: Before the trip, we took a test to be placed into groups based on our English level. On the first day, we were divided into groups of about 15 students, each with a teacher for the week. School started at 9 a.m., and we were picked up by bus every morning.

In class, we mostly spoke with our teachers and worked on small tasks. The teachers were all very friendly and shared interesting stories. However, some groups had quite basic topics like weather or clothes, which didn’t really suit our age. So even though we are not sure how much we improved our English, it was still a nice way to spend time together in the mornings.

Interviewer: Did you like the food?

Student: The food depended a lot on the host family. Some students were very lucky and had families who made delicious meals, while others were less satisfied.

Breakfast was usually simple, like cereal or toast. For lunch, we got a sandwich, water, and an apple. Dinner was the main meal and often included pasta, pizza, or hamburgers. Some meals were very tasty, others not so much. Luckily, we could always go out and eat with friends if we wanted.

Interviewer: What were the sights like?

Student: We visited many interesting places. On our first full day, we explored Mdina and Rabat, two beautiful medieval towns. The next day was a national holiday, so we went to Marsaxlokk, a traditional fishing village, where some of us also took a boat trip.

We also visited Birgu and the Blue Grotto, which were very impressive. On Thursday, we explored Valletta, the capital city, and learned a lot about Malta’s history. Some afternoons were free, giving us time to relax or explore on our own.

Interviewer: What do Maltese people usually eat?

Student: We also tried traditional Maltese food. One of our favorites was pastizzi, a popular pastry. Other typical dishes include rabbit stew and swordfish. Trying local food was definitely a highlight.

Interviewer: Some of you organized an individual trip to Gozo, what was it like?

Student: We took a ferry to Gozo, which only took about 30 minutes. We were even the first group from our school to visit the island!

There, we had lunch at a pizza restaurant by the sea, where everyone agreed the pizza was amazing and affordable.

Afterwards, we went on a small hike along the coast. Some of us climbed rocks and enjoyed a beautiful sunset. It was one of the best moments of the language trip.

Interviewer: What was your host family like?

Student: Our host family was very kind. An elderly lady welcomed us warmly, showed us the house, and took great care of us. She prepared breakfast and packed lunch every day.

She also allowed us to go out in the evenings, as long as we returned before 10 p.m. Overall, she made us feel very comfortable and at home.

Students, 6ABC