Language World

Albania

Colloquial Albanian gives a complete introduction to a fascinating and little-known language, together with background information on the Albanian people and their culture. No previous knowledge of the language is necessary, and the course can be used for the classroom or self-study.

Each lesson contains conversations and texts based on everyday situations, with vocabulary built up gradually from this material. All the grammar used in the lessons is fully explained, and supplemented by clear grammatical tables for easy reference. Progress can be tested at the end of each lesson by completing the comprehensive and varied exercises. An exercise key, a two-way glossary of over 2,000 words and a supplementary reading section of extracts from Albanian literature, are all features which contribute to the course's self-sufficiency.

This paperback in the Colloquial Language Learning Series is available individually or as part of a pack. For more information, please refer to the cassette pack listing for this language.

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With Pimsleur Language Programs you don't just study a language, you learn it -- the same way you mastered English! And because the technique relies on interactive spoken language training, the Pimsleur Language Programs are totally audio -- no book is needed! The Pimsleur programs provide a method of self-practice with an expert teacher and native speakers in lessons specially designed to work with the way the mind naturally acquires language information. The various components of language -- vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar -- are all learned together without rote memorization and drills. Using a unique method of memory recall developed by renowned linguist, Dr. Paul Pimsleur, the programs teach listeners to combine words and phrases to express themselves the way native speakers do. By listening and responding to thirty minute recorded lessons, students easily and effectively achieve spoken proficiency.

No other language program or school is as quick, convenient, and effective as the Pimsleur Language Programs.

The Comprehensive Program is the ultimate in spoken language learning. For those who want to become proficient in the language of their choice, the Comprehensive programs go beyond the Basic Programs to offer spoken-language fluency. Using the same simple method of interactive self-practice with native speakers, these comprehensive programs provide a complete language learning course. The Comprehensive Program is available in a wide variety of languages and runs through three levels (thirty lessons each) in French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish. At the end of a full Comprehensive Program listeners will be conducting complete conversations and be well on their way to mastering the language. The Comprehensive Programs are all available on cassettes and are also on CD in the six languages in which we offer the Basic Program on CD

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The largest and most comprehensive bilingual dictionary of Albanian, The Albanian-English Dictionary is an essential reference for all those concerned with modern Albanian, whether students, scholars, translators, or in professional contexts. Over 75,000 entries cover idioms and scientific definitions as well as modern Albanian and the book includes pronunciation guidance and generous examples of usage.

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Getting Started in Albanian, July 30, 2001
Reviewer: MR ROBT W WEDWICK from Phoenix, AZ United States
Great for beginners in Albanian. It is pocket sized so you can carry it with you. Best results come from memorizing a few words every day. The bidirectional dictionary gives you enough words for basic communication. Avoids the complexities of Albanian grammar. A sampling of phrases gives you enough insight into making sentences. Local Kosovar refugees say I will be understood even though my pronunciation and sentence structure is not perfect

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Very useful book, February 6, 2000
Reviewer: A reader from Tirana, Albania
While a few important idiomatic expressions are not given, this book is very useful for Albanians learning English and for native speakers of English who want to express themselves in idiomatic Albanian. It is recommended for all those learning either English or Albanian above the beginners' level.

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