Malta & Valetta 2TH

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 2

Malta - Valetta

Learning objective

I can tell something about Malta and Valetta.

Welcome to Malta!

Hi guys! 

I'm on Malta right now and I would like you to learn a little bit more about this beautiful island while I'm away...

Go to the next page to discover more...

Malta

Malta is a small island in the Mediterranean Sea

MALTA

Malta

Where is it?

What is it?

What does it have to do with English?

Read "Valletta, the perfect destination" on p. 56-57 in your workbook. Then answer the questions in next slide.

Malta/Valetta

The Republic of Malta used to be a colony of.......

1. Italy
2. France
3. Spain
4. Britain

Valetta is known for its many cultural events. What are the most important cultural happenings right now?

1. National Museum of Fine Arts
2. Exhibitions about the history of Malta
3. Carnival festivities
4. Medieval architecture

Which languages are spoken in Malta?

What makes Valetta a special city to visit?

Which part of the Co-Cathedral is more decorated with ornaments and statues: the inside or the outside?

How much admission do you need to pay if you want to visit other churches besides the St John’s Co-Cathedral

Why is Upper Barrakka Gardens on the list to visit, according to the narrator.

Carnival of Malta

• The Carnival of Malta is a five-day celebration that started in the 1500s. Most activities take place in the capital city of Valletta, where you will see magical costumes, street parades, artwork and music.  
• Follow the link in the next slide and read more about this cultural happening. 
•  You have 10 minutes. 

www.carnivaland.net

Who first started the Carnival on the island of Malta?

Name three Carnival festivities (festiviteiten) that people take part in every year.

What does the winner of the best float (wagen), known as 'King of the Carnival', get to do the next year?

Would you like to visit Valetta?

NO

MAYBE

YES