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Maltese-English/English-Maltese Dictionary and Phrasebook (Dictionary & Phrasebook)

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The book is unfortunately quite outdated.

The standard Maltese used by the author is from a long long time ago, and is not mostly in use nowadays. The phrases you will find mostly useless the proverbs have changed so much nowadays. Don't waste your money on this American book. Get a good Maltese book by Aquilina instead which is more up to date with the times we are living in!

I found the book very helpful. My Canadian born son "borrowed" it and he too found it interesting to learn some Maltese phrases. I will be ordering a second copy for myself. Its simplicity makes it fun to go through. Thanks Grazio.

This handibook is perfect for people with an interest in Malta. Included in this handy reference is a basic grammar, a guide to pronunciation, a bi-directional dictionary with phonetic support and a phrasebook covering everything from everyday expressions to shopping terms, transportation tips, food, to health-related information. Also included is a helpful appendix of countries, measures, currency and a short collection of Maltese proverbs.

Basic as hell. And not 100%. I have used it for quick look up for conversation and it gets the job done...just hard to find some important words and phrases when needed.

Even if the Maltese used in this book is outdated (which I didn't know when I got the book), I honestly don't see how that's really a problem unless you want to learn "modern" Maltese simply for the sake of knowing it, considering that everyone in Malta speaks English (something else I didn't know when I got this book). Bigger, more expensive books on the language may be more detailed and up-to-date than is this little one, but if you're like me and don't have a lot of money, you really can't afford to buy big, expensive books. (It kind of annoys me whenever I see "advice" like, "Buy such-and-such book, it's much better" --- as though everyone can afford to buy the book --- and the book costs like $50 or more!) Besides, I don't see any point in spending a lot for a book on a language that you probably wouldn't need to know even if you went to the place(s) where it is spoken (though die-hard linguists might find it worth it). As for me, I'm pretty happy with this book and its "old" Maltese. After all, even a language that is not in use anymore, or not in common use, can still be interesting.

This book is awesome! I knew a little Maltese before ordering the book, but wanted to learn more & all the quotes they have are so helpful! AND I love that it shows you how to pronounce the words too! Love the book! Definitely helpful!

Good book but actually did not need it while in Malta since English is spoken by everyone - still a pleasure to use some of the words on the locals

It is quite good dictionary and phrasebook. The gender for each noun is shown, and the pronunciation for each Maltese word. It would have been helpful though to show the plural of each noun.