Our language week in Malta

In October 2023, we 7th-graders headed off to Malta for a language adventure. Our teachers, Mr. Krutzler and Ms. Zaja, flew with us from Vienna. When we landed, the ESE gave us a warm welcome pack and took us to our host families. But after a quick break, we hit up the ESE school, got our IDs, and checked out the „Bay Street Shopping Complex.“

Our routine after that day was: school, trips, and free time for us to roam. We did the whole shebang, from shopping, eating, and exploring.

Bowling was a blast one night. In groups of 6, we competed against each other. Not to forget, we cracked some puzzles in groups on a Valletta quest with the Questo app. We also toured Mdina, Valletta, and Rabat, diving into their history and snacked on the famous pistachios Malta’s known for. Between all that, we hit up the limestone museum, glass factory, and silver factory. It was cool to learn Malta’s buildings are all made from the same stone. And we were allowed to buy souvenirs from the glass and silver factory.

Our trip was an unforgettable experience, helping us boost our English and bond with other 7th-graders.

Sprachreise nach Malta

Im April fand die Englisch-Sprachreise der 7. Klassen nach Malta statt. Nach einer wundervollen Woche in Malta ist hier nun der Review:

Nachdem wir unsere Gastfamilien kennengelernt haben, konnten wir die Insel mithilfe von den vielen Touren, die von der ESE (European School of English) veranstaltet wurden, erkunden. Malta ist ein wunderbares Reiseziel sowohl für Touristen und Historiker als auch für Schüler/Innen und Lehrer/Innen, aufgrund der Sehenswürdigkeiten, wie z.B. der zahlreichen Strände, der alten Städte und der besonderen maltesischen Kultur. Das Essen mit den Gastfamilien war eine interessante Erfahrung und es war etwas Neues.

In conclusion, we appreciate the opportunity to have visited Malta, as it has helped us improve our English-speaking skills, expand our general knowledge and bring us closer together as friends. The English lessons were great, and the people were soooooo kind and this surely was an experience we will never forget. One thing you should keep in mind when travelling to Malta is to never go on the streets without being cautious, as the drivers there could probably use some reeducation.

  • Yejun Bauer, Daniel Papurov, Sudenaz Gökay