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The Office of Dr Owen Bonnici, Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts, and the Local Government.The Parliament of Malta, Valletta18th March, 2025Dr Charles Daniel Saliba paid a courtesy call on Dr Owen Bonnici, Minister for the National Heritage, the Arts, and the Local Government. During the meeting, Dr Saliba spoke about the importance of foreign nationals who come to work in Malta learning the Maltese language and culture, as this facilitates integration for everyone. Saliba presented Dr Bonnici with the Maltese for Foreigners series, a collection of 22 books, the Maltese as a Foreign Language for Juniors series and Provérbios Europeus/European Proverbs/Proverbji Ewropej, co-authored with Professor R. Soares. Read more. ![]() Dr Saliba presenting Dr Bonnici with a copy of the covers of the forthcoming books Learning Maltese 3 and Learning Maltese 4. The Office of Dr Ian Borg, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and TourismThe Parliament of Malta, Valletta30th January, 2025Dr Charles Daniel Saliba paid a courtesy call on Dr Ian Borg, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism. During the meeting, Dr Saliba spoke about the importance that diplomats and staff in overseas missions place on Maltese language resources because they help the missions promote Maltese language and culture abroad. Saliba presented the Deputy Prime Minister with the Maltese for Foreigners series, a collection of 22 books, the 2-book series Maltese as a Foreign Language for Juniors and Provérbios Europeus/European Proverbs/Proverbji Ewropej, co-authored with Professor R. Soares. ![]() Dr Saliba presenting Dr Borg with a copy of Provérbios Europeus/European Proverbs/Proverbji Ewropej. ![]() Dr Saliba discussing with Dr Borg the methodology used in his books. Read more. Dr Charles Daniel Saliba meets Dr Ian Borg, the Deputy Prime Minister The Office of Dr Roberta Metsola, the President of European ParliamentĦamrun, Malta9th December, 2024Dr Charles Daniel Saliba paid a courtesy call on the President of European Parliament, Dr Roberta Metsola. During this meeting, they discussed the teaching of Maltese as a foreign language locally and abroad. Saliba presented the President with the Maltese for Foreigners series, a collection of 22 books, the 2-book series Maltese as a Foreign Language for Juniors and Provérbios Europeus/European Proverbs/Proverbji Ewropej, co-authored with Professor R. Soares. ![]() Dr Saliba presenting Dr Roberta Metsola with Learning Maltese 1 & Learning Maltese 2. Read more. Polyglot Conference Valletta 2024The Phoenicia Malta7th November, 2024Dr Charles Daniel Saliba was invited as the keynote speaker at this year’s Polyglot Conference in Valletta with his talk entitled, ‘The History of the Maltese Language’. ![]() The poster of the Polyglot Conference Valletta 2024. ![]() Dr Saliba delivering the keynote address at the Polyglot Conference. Dr Saliba presenting Mr Richard Simcott with Learning Maltese 1 & 2. Dr Saliba presenting Mr Simcott with Provérbios Europeus / European Proverbs / Proverbji Ewropej, a trilingual book (in Portuguese, English and Maltese) that Saliba co-wrote with Prof Rui Soares, President of the International Association of Paremiology. San Anton PalaceAttard, Malta11th September, 2024Dr Charles Daniel Saliba paid a courtesy call on The President of Malta, H.E. Myriam Spiteri Debono. During this meeting, he presented the Maltese for Foreigners Series, a collection of 22 books and Learning Maltese 1 & 2, to be deposited in Anton Buttigieg Library in San Anton Palace. ![]() ![]() Photos: OPR Iċ-Ċentru tal-Ilsien MaltiValletta30th July, 2024Presentation of books for the teaching of Maltese as a foreign language, written in various languages, to Ms Norma Saliba, CEO of the Maltese Language Centre. ![]() The Ministry for EducationFloriana, Malta17th July, 2024Presentation of the Level A1 of the Maltese as a Foreign Language for Juniors series, Learning Maltese 1 & 2, to the Minister for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation, Hon. Clifton Grima. ![]() Qalam AcademySpain, Granada21-26th April, 2024For his professional development, Dr Charles Daniel Saliba was funded by Erasmus+ to visit Qalam Academy (Granada, Spain), where he completed an intensive training in the Levantine Arabic dialect. ![]() Attending one-on-one instruction on Levantine Arabic. ![]() Presenting the Maltese for Foreigners Level A1 series to Ms Nawal AL Shalyan, Qalam Academy founder. The Excellence Center in EuropeGermany, Halle (Saale)18th May, 2023For his professional development, Dr Charles Daniel Saliba was funded by Erasmus to visit The Excellence Center in Europe for a week, where he could observe the various educational activities done in this centre including the teaching of languages such as Arabic, German and English. Moreover, Saliba completed an intensive training in the Levantine Arabic dialect (Shami). Saliba also visited the Department of Arabic at the Oriental Institute at the University of Leipzig where he had a meeting with Professor Kristina Stock and presented a copy of the Maltesisch für Ausländer series to the Library of Oriental Studies. ![]() Presenting the Maltesisch für Ausländer series to Mr Rafat Shamir, one of the The Excellence Center’s co-founders. ![]() Attending one-on-one classroom instruction from native Levantine Arabic speakers. Dr Josianne CutajarMember of the European Parliament (MEP)20th July, 2022![]() ![]() Presentation of books to teach Maltese as a Foreign Language to Dr Josianne Cutajar, MEP. Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry (QMUL)Gozo Campus, Malta4th July, 2022![]() Presenting the latest Medical Maltese publications, Maltese Grammar Essentials in Context for Healthcare Professionals and Speaking Medical Maltese from Zero to Professor Anthony Warrens, Dean for Education, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry (QMUL) and Professor Catherine Molyneux, Deputy Dean for Education, QMUL, Gozo Campus. Għajnsielem Local Council28th April, 2022![]() Presentation of the book Provérbios Europeus/European Proverbs/Proverbji Ewropej to the Mayor of Għajnsielem, Mr Kevin Cauchi, and other members of the local council. Municipal LibraryTavira, Portugal23rd April, 2022Launch of the book Provérbios Europeus/European Proverbs/Proverbji Ewropej, published by the International Association of Paremiology (IAP), co-authored by Professor Rui Soares, President of the IAP, and Dr Charles Daniel Saliba, IAP member. ![]() Dr Charles Daniel Saliba addressing the audience. Also, in this photo, are the Ambassador of Malta in Portugal, HE John Camilleri, Ms Ana Paula Martins, Mayor of Tavira and Professor Rui Soares. ![]() ![]() Embassy of Germany11th October, 2021![]() Presentation of the level A1 of the Maltesisch für Ausländer series to the German Ambassador H.E. Walter Haßmann and Mr Eden, the embassy cultural attaché. The Ministry for Education28th September, 2021![]() Presentation of the level A1 of the Maltesisch für Ausländer series to the Minister for Education, Hon. Justyne Caruana. Ministry for Gozo9th August, 2018![]() Presentation of the level A1 of the Maltese per Stranieri series to the Minister for Gozo, Hon. Justyne Caruana. Embassy of Italy21st June, 2018![]() Presentation of the level A1 of the Maltese per Stranieri series to the Italian Ambassador HE Mario Sammartino. Launch of the bookInforming Educational Change: Research Voices from Malta4th May, 2017![]() Charles Daniel Saliba and his colleagues during the speech of Professor Cathy Nutbrown. Saliba’s chapter, Teaching Maltese as a second language to adults, can be accessed through the following link: here Tavira, PortugalInternational Association of Paremiology (AIP-IAP)10th Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Proverbs (ICP16)6-13th November, 2016![]() Charles Daniel Saliba presenting his plenary paper entitled ‘Maltese Proverbs on Women.’ ![]() Saliba addresses delegates at the conference Charles Daniel Saliba-Doctor of PhilosophySheffield, UK22nd July, 2015![]() UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD GRADUATION CEREMONY Office of the Permanent Delegation of Malta to UNESCO9th June, 2014![]() Presentation of the book series Maltese for Foreigners to the Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO Mgr Dr Joe Vella Gauci. Office of the Minister of Education and EmploymentHouse of Representatives, Valletta19th May, 2014![]() Presentation of the book series Maltese for Foreigners to the Minister of Education and Employment Evarist Bartolo Sir M. A. Refalo's Sixth Form, Victoria, GozoDanish Visitors Get a Taste of Malta8th April, 2014A group of students from Svendborg Gymnasium, in Denmark, visited Sir M. A. Refalo's Sixth Form. During their visit, Charles Daniel Saliba gave a presentation about the development of the Maltese language through the years and how its characteristics make it unique. Saliba also spoke about Maltese culture and the historical relationship between Malta and Denmark. At the end of the presentation, Marcel Xuereb, the headmaster, presented Jørgensen with the book series Maltese for Foreigners, written by Saliba himself, so that Danish students could enhance their knowledge of the Maltese language, culture and literature. Jørgensen then presented Xuereb and Saliba with her book, Spoken English: Communication Strategies. ![]() Dr Sussanne Jørgensen presenting Charles Daniel Saliba with her book, Spoken English: Communication Strategies. ![]() Mr Marcel Xuereb, presenting Dr Sussanne Jørgensen with the book series Maltese for Foreigners, written by Charles Daniel Saliba. The University of Sheffield Study SchoolCharles Daniel Saliba presenting the Maltese for Foreigners Seriesto Professor Cathy Nutbrown, Head of the School of Education at the University of Sheffield.4th - 6th October, 2013![]() Charles Daniel Saliba presenting the Maltese for Foreigners Series From Left to Right: Prof. Peter Clough, Dr. Terry Lamb, Charles Daniel Saliba, Prof. Cathy Nutbrown, Dr. Jools Page Ministry for Gozo, Victoria, GozoA Wonderful Future Beckons for Young Gozitan HistoriansSpeech delivered by Charles Daniel SalibaSkyjacking – its character, effects and decline19th October, 2012The History Department of the University of Malta organised a two day conference, entitled ‘A Wonderful Future Beckons for Young Gozitan Historians’, at the Ministry of Gozo, under the auspices of the Minister for Gozo, Hon Giovanna Debono, on 19th and 20th October. Attendees included Professor Juanito Camilleri (Rector of the University of Malta), Professor Richard Muscat (Pro-rector), Professor Dominic Fenech (Head of the Department of History and Dean of the Faculty of Arts) and Professor Victor Mallia-Milanes. Charles Daniel Saliba’s plenary paper, ‘Skyjacking – its character, effects and decline,’ analysed the origins of skyjacking, its change in character and effects on humanity, as well as the Mediterranean problems that prompted so many cases in the area. ![]() Charles Daniel Saliba addresses the audience at the Ministry of Gozo Tavira, PortugalInternational Association of Paremiology (AIP-IAP)5th Interdisciplinary Colloquium on Proverbs (ICP11)6-13th November, 2011Charles Daniel Saliba was invited in this colloquium as a main speaker to present his plenary paper, Maltese proverbs: a reflection of Mediterranean history and culture? He analysed the main works of contributors to the study of Maltese paremiology, throwing light on the language habits of Maltese society, its mentality and psychological make-up. He even demonstrated that the Mediterranean cross-currents could be detected in Maltese proverbs. Mr Saliba also presented Professor Rui João Baptista Soares, with a bibliography of published works on Maltese proverbs, to serve as a springboard for further linguistic analysis of the subject. For more information click www.aip-iap.org ![]() Charles Daniel Saliba presents his bibliography of works on Maltese proverbs to Professor Soares ![]() Saliba addresses delegates at the conference ![]() Saliba answers questions from the audience ![]() Ministry for GozoVictoria, Gozo8th April, 2011.A Showcase of Student Talent Speech delivered by Charles Daniel Saliba Literary Works - A Brief Overview ![]() ![]() Office of The Prime MinisterAuberge de Castille, Valletta26th January, 2011.“Hijacking in the Mediterranean. The Five Cases of Malta” to the Prime Minister of Malta Dr. Lawrence Gonzi ![]() ![]() Office of the Leader of the Opposition29th December, 2010.“Hijacking in the Mediterranean. The Five Cases of Malta” to the Leader of the Opposition Dr. Joseph Muscat '. ![]() Television Malta (TVM)8 pm NEWS5th January, 2011.Hijacking in the Mediterranean. The Five cases of Malta. If you cannot see the video please click on the 'Allow Blocked content'. Super One TVTX5th January, 2011.Hijacking in the Mediterranean. The Five cases of Malta. If you cannot see the video please click on the 'Allow Blocked content'. Television Malta (TVM)Ta' Bundy17th August, 2010.If you cannot see the video please click on the 'Allow Blocked content'. Agius de Soldanis School, Victoria, GozoTalk about Writing a Book14th April, 2010.![]() Charles Daniel Saliba addressing Form 1 students at Aguis de Soldanis School, Victoria Gozo ![]() Gozo CollegeSmart Arabic2nd May, 2007.![]() Charles Daniel Saliba presenting the Arabic resource pack used during the course to the Gozo Minister. ![]() Charles Daniel Saliba presenting the Arabic resource pack used during the course to the Gozo College Principal Chev. Gatt. ![]() Gozo Minister, Hon. Giovanna Debono addressing the 26 students. Gozo Public Library, Victoria, GozoWorld Book Day23rd April, 2007.![]() Charles Daniel Saliba addressing the audience. Left to Right- Chev. F. Gatt, Gozo College Coordinator, Mr. A. Borg, Head of Secretariat representing the Hon. Minister for Gozo Ms. Giovanna Debono and Mr. Ġorġ Borg. ![]() Mr. Ġorġ Borg, the Head of the Gozo Public Library, presenting Charles Daniel Saliba with a remembrance of the event. |
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