This talk delves into the intricacies of Gozitan dialects, emphasizing recent studies that shed light on their unique features. Farrugia's analysis extends to sound patterns, lexical variations vis-à-vis Maltese, and surprising parallels with Arabic dialects. Unveiling the linguistic richness of Gozo, the discourse offers a scholarly journey into the complexities of regional dialectology, providing audiences with a deeper understanding of the evolving linguistic landscape and the cultural interplay shaping the distinctiveness of Gozitan speech.

Ruben Farrugia, is an educator and researcher who has dedicated his academicendeavors to the field of Maltese Linguistics. His primary focus has been onthe study of phonetics, acoustic phonetics, and phonology of Gozitan dialects. Heholds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) degree in Maltese and a Master's degree in Acoustic Phonetics, specializing in two distinct Gozitan dialects from the University of Malta.

Ruben supervised several Bachelor's level dissertations on the phonetics and phonology of various dialects, whileteaching Phonetics and Phonology at the University of Malta. He alsocollaborated with the University of Malta and the University of Heidelberg on research projects that led to the publication of papers providing insights into Gozitan dialects.