Albanian A1

Teacher
Arta Sopaj-Nezaj

Category 
Language

About Course

Course Description

This Albanian language course for beginners is designed for absolute beginners with no prior knowledge of the language. Through a practical and interactive approach, the course helps students build a strong foundation in Albanian grammar and vocabulary, enabling them to communicate in everyday situations and understand basic sentence structures in standard Albanian.

The course consists of 24 thematic lessons and 8 revision units, totaling 60 academic hours of learning. Each unit integrates the four essential language skills – listening comprehension, reading, speaking, and writing – along with basic grammar knowledge.  

Grammar is introduced naturally, covering key topics such as personal and possessive pronouns, essential verb conjugations in the present and past tenses, noun and adjective declensions, adverbs, and common prepositions.

By the end of this A1 Albanian language course, students will be able to communicate in simple Albanian and understand conversations and texts related to their daily lives. 

What You Will Learn:

  • How to use Albanian greetings in conversations, emails, and phone calls

  • How to introduce yourself, your family, and where you live

  • How to talk about daily routines, work, and leisure activities

  • How to describe places, situations, people, and emotions

  • How to communicate in real-life scenarios (e.g., at a café, restaurant, post office, school, or while traveling)

  • How to understand basic written and spoken texts (e.g., dialogues, letters, invitations, and announcements)

Materials included

  • Books and references
  • Videos
  • 10+ articles and texts
  • Assignments
  • Certificate of completion

Course Curriculum

Learn the Albanian alphabet, correct pronunciation, and how to greet formally and informally in conversations, emails, and phone calls.

Introduction to personal details, describing family members and home environments using basic vocabulary and simple structures.

Practice talking about your origin, nationality, language skills, and profession, constructing simple introduction sentences.

Engage in everyday conversations in different places such as a library, street, or office, while developing emotional expression in Albanian.

Learn about urban life, zoo animals, and tourist attractions through exercises combining descriptions and question formation.

Describe your daily schedule and common activities, including days of the week and writing a personal diary.

Expand your Albanian vocabulary to talk about body parts, visiting the doctor, and describing symptoms.

Learn how to express birthday wishes and discuss age in personal and festive contexts.

Explore classroom life, schedules, school supplies, and language courses through simple descriptions and information exchange.

Students practice writing and narrating personal experiences, such as a memorable weekend.

Discover different professions, job advertisements, and prepare for a job interview in Albanian.

Learn how to describe the seasons, weather phenomena, and use time expressions in everyday situations.

Discuss leisure activities, making invitations, accepting or refusing proposals, and describing holidays.

Learn about postal services, writing addresses correctly, and handling personal experiences at the post office.

Explore the role of the internet and social media, learning practical vocabulary for digital communication.

Expand your knowledge on shopping vocabulary, food items, and fashion, including creating shopping lists and describing past purchases.

Practice ordering food, describing meals, and engaging in restaurant dialogues.

Learn how to describe real or imaginary travel experiences, using photos and personal memories.

Discuss vacation preferences, the choice between mountains or the sea, and how to plan and describe travel experiences.

Explore Albanian traditions, celebrations, and cultural customs related to weddings, births, and funerals.

Learn how to describe apartments, read property ads, and write your own classified listings.

Describe your city and transport options, integrating the concept of time and movement.

Gain insights into Albania’s geography, national symbols, and neighboring countries.

Focus on media language, communication forms, and discussing public expressions.

This course includes:

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