@JohnS
English expat in Malta
Forum
76 posts
About me
English
Lives in Sliema
Speaks English (native), French (quite well)
Registration: 11 June 2010
Activity
Clothing Donations by iamharibo
Hi all! My boyfriend recently had a wardrobe clear out and wants to get rid of a lot of clothes he doesn't wear. They're all in perfectly fine condition so I don't want to throw them away- any recommendations on places to donate? Do you know ...
You could try "Paws 4 A Cause", a charity shop which supports Malta SPCA. They are in Triq George Borg Olivier in Sliema. Read More
Teaching English - where can I advertise myself? (Sliema) by sarahloumoran
Hi all, I am an English Teacher living in Sliema. I currently teach in a school on a part time basis and am looking to teach 1:1 privately for a few hours a week. I am wondering if you guys have any helpful tips - where can I advertise myself? Do ...
One possibility would be the Tuition section of the Times of Malta classifieds. See here for some examples of what appears there - http://www.timesofmalta.com/classifieds/tuition . How well it works for such services I honestly don't know. Read More
Anyone know where I can buy printer paper in Sliema? by SummerRaine
Have just ordered a printer but forgot about the paper. Does anyone know where I can find decent packs of printer paper in Sliema or the surrounding area? Thanks
The Trading Post, at the seaward end of Triq Gorg Borg Olivier, has a wide range of stationery (among other things), and helpful staff. Read More
Winter in Malta-Summer in uk by landydave
Hi We have been holidaying for a few years and hate having to go home. We even had a 15 week break in 2009. So now we are looking at a much longer break Is there any short/long term storage on the island.We want to bring over bikes,fishing gear ...
This company offers storage services in Malta: www.u-store.com.mt I have no experience of them and no opinion about their services. But they are there. Read More
MAIL DELIVERIES by biddy
When one moves to Malta, what arrangements must one make for receiving mail - letters or parcels?
What I need to know is, is there a street delivery or must one apply for a box, and if box, is it local or is it at a central point?Maltapost normally deliver direct to your residential address. You can get a PO Box if you want one, but you don't ... Read More
Christmas Dinner by lindseyb
Maybe leaving this a little late!!?! We are looking for somewhere to eat out for a proper traditional English feast Mmmmm on Christmas day. Any suggestions ???
Not a lot in the paper today alas - perhaps a bit early. Here are a couple of examples of the sort of thing hotels offer. (Please note - just examples, not recommendations!) ... Read More
Christmas Dinner by lindseyb
Maybe leaving this a little late!!?! We are looking for somewhere to eat out for a proper traditional English feast Mmmmm on Christmas day. Any suggestions ???
Check out the ads in the Times, and in particular the Sunday Times, over the next few weeks and I'm sure you'll find a fair few possibilities on offer. As to personal recommendations from experience, hopefully forum members can help. Read More
Job taxes in Malta by SunshineLover2011
Hi all, Can someone help with regards to wages... How much would I take home after taxes etc if my wage was €1550 per month ? Thanks in advance.
Try these official calculators: Tax - http://www.ird.gov.mt/v1/services/taxcalculator/taxreturn/start.aspx Social Security Contributions - http://www.ird.gov.mt/v1/services/ssc/sscmain.aspx Read More
Renewal permanent residence permits by jonescom
We have just been informed that we cannot renew our permits as they have suspended the scheme. If this problem gets resolved is thus going to be an annual problem. We are on the brink of moving to Malta permanently and now this. They have even ...
The Maltese EU will be worth only 50 % by this time next year so keep your money together!Respectfully, I'm not quite sure what you mean by "the Maltese EU". Please could you clarify? Read More
How to rent a house by IreneSH
I would like to know, where I can search for renting a house. I wish to live in the area around Bugibba. Do you have any ideas? Thank you.
Can anybody clarify for me the estate agent definition of 'maisonette'. When I look at properties, some maisonettes seem to be the top or bottom of a larger house but then some seem to be the whole property. I am very confused? xxMy understanding ... Read More
Maltese/ French/ German by Borka
Hello! I am coming to Malta to study at the Uni and as I speak (more or less) the French and the German, I would like to keep continuing. Do you know about some nice language school (near Msida - the best) ? I would like to start Maltese as well - ...
as I speak (more or less) the French and the German, I would like to keep continuing. Do you know about some nice language school (near Msida - the best) ? .You could try the German Maltese Circle, which is the local affiliate of the official Goethe ... Read More
Free prescriptions? by SummerRaine
Hi all I apologise if this has already been asked but I can't seem to find the answer. We are looking to relocate to Malta next year, however my husbands mother and my mother intend to follow within 3-6 months. I am trying to find out whether they ...
The list of conditions covered appears in Schedule V of the Social Security Act. If you click on the first link in the main text on this page - https://ehealth.gov.mt/HealthPortal/strategy_policy/pharm_pol_mon/med_entitle_unit/schedule_v.aspx - you ... Read More
Spanish people in Malta? by Acuen
Hi everyone. I need help from Spanish people living in Malta, more concretely 3 people. My name is Marc Cuenca, I'm 17 and I'm from Barcelona. As a Catalan Baccalaureate student, I'm working on a project called "Treball de Recerca" (research ...
Only an idea, but perhaps the Spanish-Maltese Cultural Centre in Valletta might be able to help you with some contacts. They're at http://www.spanishmaltesecentre.org/ . Read More
German language in Sliema by Vici
Hi Everybody! I would like to start learning German language, i consider schools, private teachers, native speakers. i have never studied it yet:rolleyes: I can suggest Russian language in exchange of German Or, maybe somebody can advise me ...
One place you could think about is the German-Maltese Circle in Valletta. It is the Maltese representative for the Goethe Institut, the official German cultural organisation, and it runs courses at various levels. See germanmaltesecircle.org I ... Read More
Bus fare question by hammersfan
I believe there is a 2 tier bus fare system in operation now: residents rate and tourists rate. My daughter (a resident, with an ID Card) was unaware of this and so was only surprised how expensive the bus fare was for her journey. It seems the ...
I am glad that the prices are less for ID card holders however it would be nice if the drivers knew this!I think most of them do. I haven't had trouble with this issue myself, and I've travelled a fair few times now. But undoubtedly there are ... Read More