Speak Real Albanian.
Online courses for Albanians who want to learn the language, partners of Albanians and expats living in Albania.
Taught step by step by a native teacher, online since 2020.
See the coursesCourses built from real lessons, from real-life situations
Since 2020 I’ve taught Albanian one to one to students all over the world. What they asked for most was something to study on their own, so I turned those lessons into courses.
- 2,500+
- one-to-one lessons taught since 2020
- 150+
- students taught one to one
- 200+
- online courses sold
Why Albanian feels hard
Albanian is a beautiful language with very little help online. Most learners run into the same walls:
- Few self-study resources, and many of them dated
- Grammar that native speakers can’t always explain
- Standard Albanian, Gheg and Kosovo usage, sometimes in one family
- Nobody to ask when you’re stuck
Real Albanian takes you through it in order, from the alphabet to the bank and the doctor, with a real teacher answering your questions under every lesson.
That’s what Real Albanian is for.
Tim’s Albanian story
Why he started learning, and his introduction in Albanian. Hint: it’s a love story.
Watch on YouTube · 2 minWhat students say
“No one makes Albanian as accessible as he does.”
“This is a complicated language, so it’s really important to have a tutor who knows what they’re doing. Trust me, not every Albanian speaker can explain the grammar!”
“If you are serious about learning Albanian, both reading and speaking, I highly recommend this course!”
“He is a high level language student himself, so understands the challenges with empathy and patience.”
“If you want to learn Albanian, you couldn’t ask for a more dedicated teacher.”
“My lessons with him are enjoyable and I am constantly progressing.”
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- Dh
- Ë
- Gj
- Ll
- Nj
- Rr
- Sh
- Th
- Xh
- Zh
- W
11 letters you won’t find in English, and one you won’t find in Albanian: W. Level 1 starts with all 36 letters of the Albanian alphabet.
Sa kushton? How much is this?
Two online courses, one price each. Learn at your own pace and ask your questions under every lesson.
Level 1 Beginner
€97
For complete beginners, or if you know only a few words.
- 8 modules, from the alphabet to food and directions
- Video lessons, PDFs and homework
- Questions answered under every lesson
Level 2 Pre-Intermediate
€97
If you know the alphabet, greetings, numbers and definite vs indefinite.
- 10 lessons: shops, cafés, the doctor, the bank, renting a flat
- Video lessons and PDFs
- Questions answered under every lesson
Add 1:1 lessons
Want to practise speaking with a teacher? Add weekly 60-minute lessons online to either course.
Full refund within 48 hours of buying. Not sure which level? Book a free 15-minute call.
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Read moreYour first Albanian words, free
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- Start from zero, alphabet first
- More free resources once you’re in
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