A is for Athlete

==Notes==
* Language list
==Lessons==
===English loan words and the Maltese Language===
English loanwords are becoming more commonplace. They make up 20% to 6% of the Maltese vocabulary. This percentage discrepancy is due to the fact that a number of new English loanwords are sometimes not officially considered part of the Maltese vocabulary, hence they're not included in certain dictionaries. Good article with other examples: http://www.macmillandictionary.com/MED-magazine/February2005/27-LI-Maltese.htm (MED Magazine) English loanwords are generally transliterated, although standard English pronunciation is virtually always retained. Below are just a few examples:
Maltese 	English
Futbol 	Football
Baskitbol	Basketball
Mowbajl 	Mobile [Phone]
Lift 	Lift/Elevator
Friġġ 	Fridge
Friżer 	Freezer
Wejter 	Waiter
Biljard 	Billiard
Strajk 	Strike
Plejer 	Player
Frejm 	Frame
Bliċ 	Bleach
Fowlder 	Folder
Kompjuter	Computer
Spikers 	Speakers
Televixin	Television
Tojlit 	Toilet