In Dialects^x, Malta^x

English is a Germanic Language of the Indo-European Family. It is the second most spoken language in the world. It is estimated that there are 300 million native speakers and 300 million who use English as a second language and a further 100 million use it as a foreign language. It is the...

English is used so widely now accents are almost totally expected, and even considered an asset in certain industries!! (take the French and fashion/film/design/style) etc. Pronunciation is sometimes an issue, but that’s easily overcome; best idea would be to watch British tv and films (if you...

which makes Mallorca the perfect place to study Spanish! On the same note, I believe that the English spoken in Malta is far more understandable than most British regional dialects. I've lived in Geordie England (Newcastle) and living there is like living on another planet when it comes to...

Is the Spanish spoken in Mallorca a particular dialect? The reason why I'm asking is that I've had many students in Malta complaining that when they studied English in England and Ireland they couldn't understand a word of English outside the classroom!