Courses Level 1 Beginner
Beginner Albanian Level 1
Start from the alphabet and finish able to introduce yourself, talk about your family, ask for directions and buy food at the market. No Albanian needed.
- 8 modules
- From the alphabet to the market
- Video + PDF
- For every lesson, plus homework
- Your pace
- Start the day you enrol
- €97
- One payment, yours to keep
Is Level 1 for you?
Level 1 is for complete beginners and for people who picked up a few words but never learned how the language fits together.
Start here if…
- You’re new to Albanian, or know only a few words
- You live in Albania or plan to move there
- Your partner or their family speaks Albanian
- You want the grammar explained in English, step by step
By the end, you can…
- Read any Albanian word out loud
- Greet people and introduce yourself
- Count, pay and tell the time
- Talk about your family, your work and how you feel
- Ask for directions, buy tickets and take a taxi
- Shop for fruit and vegetables in the right quantities
What you’ll learn
Eight modules, in order. Each one adds vocabulary for real life and the grammar that holds it together, with homework to check yourself.
- Module 1
Alphabet and greetings
- The alphabet
- Greetings and small talk
- Nationalities
- Languages
- Pronouns
Grammar: jam, kam and flas in the present
Mirëdita! Unë jam Ana.Good afternoon! I’m Ana.
- Module 2
Sentences and numbers
- Sentence structure
- Definite vs indefinite
- Numbers 0–1000
- Money
- Age
- Telling the time
Grammar: Sentence structure, definite and indefinite nouns
Ora është tre e gjysmë.It’s half past three.
- Module 3
Days and weather
- Days of the week
- Time expressions
- Daily activities
- Seasons and months
- Weather
Sot është e hënë dhe bie shi.Today is Monday and it’s raining.
- Module 4
Clothes and colours
- Clothing
- Free time and holidays
- Colours
- Size and quality
Grammar: Adjectives, demonstrative pronouns
Kjo bluzë e kuqe është e bukur.This red top is nice.
- Module 5
Family
- Family members
- Describing family
Grammar: Possessive pronouns, the four meanings of “po”, prepositions of place
Nëna ime është mësuese.My mother is a teacher.
- Module 6
Jobs and feelings
- Professions
- Body parts and illnesses
- Numbers 1000+
- Feelings
Grammar: Likes and dislikes: më pëlqen
Më pëlqen kafeja, por jo çaji.I like coffee, but not tea.
- Module 7
Getting around
- Locations
- Directions
- Buying tickets
- Public transport
- Taking a taxi
Grammar: Location adverbs
Ku është stacioni i autobusit?Where is the bus station?
- Module 8
Food
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Quantities
Grammar: Quantities, plurals
Një kilogram domate, ju lutem.A kilo of tomatoes, please.
Questions get real answers
Every lesson has a comments section. Ask what the video didn’t cover and your teacher replies, so you’re never stuck on your own.
- Lessons
- Short videos you can replay as often as you like
- Notes
- A PDF for every lesson, with the grammar and vocabulary
- Practice
- Homework and exercises, with the answers to check yourself
- Pace
- Yours. About one module a week works for most people
- Refund
- In full, within 48 hours of buying
Module 2 · Age
Charlie
For months, do we say “muaj” for both month and months?
Arsen
Po, një muaj, dy muaj, tre muaj…
Module 1 · Nationalities
Charlie
“Nga je” and “Nga jeni”: are these both singular, for informal and formal?
Arsen
“Nga je” is singular and informal. “Nga jeni” is singular and formal, and also the plural, formal or informal.
Real questions and replies from the Level 1 lesson comments.
What students say
“This is a set of courses you really would like to take! Arsen is kind, adaptable to your level and fluent in English to explain the nuances and differences between the two languages.”
“Super listening to the small talk voice clips. These are really useful and simple for listening and reading. The speaking pace is perfect.”
“If you are serious about learning Albanian, both reading and speaking, I highly recommend this course!”
“Great quality Albanian lessons and excellent study materials.”
Hi, I’m Arsen
Since 2020 I’ve taught Albanian one to one to students all over the world. The complaint I heard most was that there was almost nothing good to study on your own.
So in June 2023 I founded Real Albanian and turned those lessons into courses. Every lesson has a comments section, and I answer the questions myself.
- 2,500+
- One-to-one lessons taught since 2020
- 150+
- Students taught one to one
- 200+
- Online courses sold
Questions and answers
Do I need to know any Albanian?
No. Level 1 starts with the alphabet and takes you through everything in order.
Which Albanian do you teach?
Standard Albanian, with notes on Gheg and how people speak in Kosovo.
How much time does it take?
It’s self-paced, so you decide. Many people take about one module a week, but you can go faster or slower.
Will I be able to speak Albanian afterwards?
If you watch the lessons, do the homework and practise, yes: you’ll handle the everyday situations in the curriculum above. The practice is the part only you can do.
Do I get feedback?
Yes. Ask in the comments under any lesson and you’ll get a reply.
What do I need to take the course?
Any device that can browse the internet, play videos and open PDFs.
What if it isn’t for me?
Email info@realalbanian.com within 48 hours of buying for a full refund. Access starts straight away, and at checkout you confirm that this ends your 14-day right of withdrawal.
Not sure yet? Start free
Try Quickstart Albanian, a free mini course, before you buy. You’ll see how the lessons work and say your first sentences.
- The Quickstart course, sent to your inbox
- Start from zero, alphabet first
- More free resources once you’re in
Your first sentence is in Module 1.
Which level is yours?
20 questions, about 5 minutes. Pick “I don’t know yet” instead of guessing.
- Part 115 questions on the Level 1 basics: sounds, greetings, jam and kam, numbers, the time, definite vs indefinite, possessives, adjectives, “po”, likes, directions and quantities.
- Part 25 questions on grammar from Level 2: duhet and the subjunctive, comparatives, the accusative, the future and the past.
- ResultYour level, your score for each part and what to review, with the right answers.