Albanian Level 1 (A0) is a complete beginner course for students who have never studied the language before. If you already have some basic knowledge of Albanian, we recommend contacting the Foreign Language Department, as a more suitable course may be available for you.

Our Online Albanian language classes take place via Zoom with a qualified, experienced teacher.

Classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication. Lessons are primarily taught in Albanian and include interactive activities like group work and role-plays to boost confidence and fluency. Our courses help you use Albanian in everyday situations, while building core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

After Level 1, continue your learning with Level 2 and beyond. Progression is based on your class participation and self-study—there are no formal tests. To help you better understand our level system, check our level chart.

What do you need for an online class?

• A reliable internet connection
• A desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
• A web camera on or attached to the device you are using
• An integrated microphone in the device you are using or an attached headset

The day before your course, you will be sent via email all the details you need to connect to the IH London Zoom classroom

What’s included in your course?

• Lesson summaries, notes & resources
• Albanian study tips
• Additional study resources
• Support from experienced teachers
• Exclusive workshops and events to IH London students

By the end of your course, you should be able to:

• Introduce yourself and others and exchange basic personal information such as name, origin, profession, address, and contact details
• Ask and answer simple questions about nationality, language, and place of residence
• Engage in basic conversations using formal and informal language appropriately
• Talk about yourself, your family, children, friends, and leisure interests
• Use the present tense of jam (to be) and kam (to have), and apply basic grammar structures (subject pronouns, possessive pronouns, negation, and questions)
• Understand and use vocabulary related to countries, nationalities, languages, and everyday situations
• Recognise and use numbers (0–100), tell the time, and pronounce common Albanian names and words correctly
• Gain awareness of Albanian dialects and cultural practices, including naming customs, traditional festivals, food, music, and dances

Materials

Recommended materials:
Discovering Albanian 1 Textbook, Workbook
Dictionaries: Albanian-English; English-Albanian by Pavli Qesku, Oxford Albanian-English Dictionary