
Maltese, a unique Semitic language influenced by Arabic, Italian and English, faces challenges as a minority language in the digital age. This study examines the potential of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in addressing these issues. One-on-one interviews with 34 Maltese teachers revealed challenges like limited digital resources, insufficient integration into educational technologies, and a lack of CALL tools tailored to Maltese. These challenges are worsened by the small number of native speakers and the influence of English, which is also an official language in Malta. However, the study highlights the importance of CALL in revitalising and preserving Maltese. CALL can provide interactive language learning apps, online courses, and digital archives, making learning Maltese more accessible and engaging. It can also foster a sense of community among learners and native speakers, promoting cultural preservation and language transmission. This study contributes to the discourse on endangered languages and CALL, emphasising the need to support linguistic diversity and connect Maltese learners and communities. It underscores the hope of ensuring the survival and flourishing of this unique language in the technological era.
Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Minority languages, Language learning apps, Maltese language, Digital language preservation, Language preservation, Online language education, Digital language learning
Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL), Minority languages, Language learning apps, Maltese language, Digital language preservation, Language preservation, Online language education, Digital language learning
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