Learn Maltese by reading real Maltese

What to read in Maltese

Today, the daily edition, has headlines from Maltese outlets, including Newsbook, Newsbook Kultura, Newsbook Sport and Newsbook Riċetti. Open one and the article opens in the reader, where every word can be tapped.

Listen does not have a Maltese voice yet, so Maltese texts are for reading, not listening.

The Store has no Maltese books yet. Books there are in English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese.

You can also bring your own Maltese: import a PDF, save a link to a web article, or paste text. Whatever you read, it stays in Maltese, and help appears only where you ask for it.

How a tap helps

The word turns bold and a note opens under its sentence with the meaning it has here, in your own language. Word analysis gives the root and the form. Select a few words or a sentence to translate just that part.

Every word you tap is saved with its sentence and comes back as a card, at longer and longer gaps, until you know it.

Is it right for you?

ContextCat works best once you know enough Maltese to follow a simple text and want to read more of it. If you are starting from zero, begin with a course, and come back when short texts feel within reach. The guides have ideas on where to start.