Albanian – Trial Class

Description

Organization of the Albanian Trial Class (Online):

This Albanian trial class with Speakee aims to assess your level and offer a personalized learning plan based on your needs.

• Class duration: 25 minutes.
• Class held on Zoom.
• Rescheduling/cancellation: at least 24 hours before the class.

Why learn Albanian before traveling to Albania?

Speakee offers individual Albanian lessons for children, teenagers, and adults.

Learning Albanian through online classes offers numerous benefits that enhance personal, touristic, and professional experiences.

1. A more authentic immersion in Albania
Learning a few words or phrases in Albanian before your trip will open more than just the doors to restaurants or hotels — it will open the hearts of Albanians. This warm and welcoming people truly appreciate the efforts of foreigners trying to speak their language. A simple “mirëdita” (hello) or “faleminderit” (thank you) can immediately create a connection and turn a casual encounter into a memorable experience.

2. Discover a unique culture
Albanian is more than a communication tool — it’s a gateway to a rich, unique, and ancient culture. Even at a beginner level, learning the language helps you understand customs, traditions, proverbs, and the strong family values deeply rooted in Albanian society.

3. Travel independently
Knowing the basics of the language makes travel easier and more enjoyable. Whether you’re on a bus to Berat, at a market in Gjirokastër, or in a remote village in the Albanian Alps, being able to ask a question, read a sign, or ask for directions can transform your travel experience. For children, it also becomes a fun and educational real-life adventure.

4. A rare and valuable asset
Albanian is a unique Indo-European language, unrelated to its neighboring tongues. Few people outside the Balkans speak it, making it a rare and valuable skill. Whether you’re motivated by curiosity or a long-term project (relocation, cultural exchanges, professional goals), speaking Albanian is a real plus.

5. Dive into the soul of Albania: history, traditions, and music
Learning Albanian is more than memorizing words — it’s about entering the soul of a people. It helps you deeply understand the country’s turbulent history, absorb its unique traditions such as the Kanun or family celebrations, and appreciate its rich oral culture. You’ll also discover the emotional depth of Albanian music, from Southern polyphonic songs to Northern festive tunes — melodies that truly come alive when you understand the lyrics.

6. Learning while having fun: Albanian for young travelers
For English speaking children visiting Albania, learning Albanian becomes a fun and lively adventure. Singing songs, discovering funny words, or exchanging a few phrases with locals fuels their curiosity, world awareness, and self-confidence. It’s also a wonderful way to connect during the trip — saying “si jeni?” (how are you?) to another child or ordering an ice cream on their own becomes a magical moment!

7. Settling and working in Albania: Albanian as a tool for professional integration
For English speaking people planning to live in Albania, learning the language is essential for entering the local job market. Whether you’re working with local colleagues, managing a business, teaching, or offering services, speaking Albanian eases communication, builds trust, and opens real opportunities. Even partial fluency demonstrates respect for the country and its people — a quality always appreciated and often crucial in professional relationships.

8. Italian: a valuable bridge for English speaking people in Albania
In Albania, many people — especially those over 30 or living near the coast — speak fluent Italian, due to cultural and migration ties with Italy. For English speaking speakers, this is a huge advantage: even without immediate Albanian fluency, speaking Italian helps build connections, be understood, and integrate more easily.

9. English: the language to connect with the younger Albanian generation
In Albania, English is widely spoken among young people, especially in urban, tourist, and academic areas. For English speakers, mastering English allows them to connect with this globally-minded and often multilingual generation. Whether it’s for engaging in cultural projects, making friends, or simply having conversations, English becomes a helpful bridge while learning Albanian.

Conclusion
Albanian is a bridge to the heart of Albania and its people.
Learning Albanian is more than acquiring a new language — it’s unlocking the soul of a country. It allows for genuine exchanges with locals, understanding their history, emotions, and daily life. It fosters deep, respectful, and authentic relationships with a proud, generous, and often misunderstood people. Albanian becomes a living bridge between cultures — a key to discovering the real Albania, the one that translations can never fully reveal.

* Albanian classes are taught in English.
To support integration in the country, Italian expressions will be included in the course.

For Albanian as a foreign language classes, Speakee follows the guidelines of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) by the Council of Europe:
https://www.coe.int/en/web/common-european-framework-reference-languages.