[West Ender]

I go to Malta, frequently, and the Maltese children all speak English which is their official 2nd language. Some speak it extremely well because they are taught from infancy by their parents, others not so well but they learn it at school from the start so they have a basic knowledge. I've noticed, in recent years, they are beginning to be fluent in German too. It's important in a country that's, largely, dependant on the tourist trade.

Young children soak up information like sponges and primary school age is the right time to start.