Dr. Jacqueline Żammit is a distinguished senior lecturer and researcher specialising in Maltese pedagogy, focusing on teaching Maltese as a foreign language. Her academic journey is rooted in her profound commitment to advancing the understanding and instruction of the Maltese language. She holds a PhD in the acquisition of Maltese as a foreign language, a Master of Arts Degree with Distinction in Maltese Linguistics, and a First Class B.Ed. (Hons) Degree in Maltese and Early and Middle Years, all from the University of Malta. With over 15 years of extensive experience in education, Dr. Żammit has taught Maltese as both a first and foreign language, alongside Spanish as a foreign language, across primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions. Her hands-on teaching experience and pedagogical expertise have equipped her with a unique perspective that informs her current academic and research endeavours.