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Albanian, Compact
Learn to Speak and Understand Albanian with Pimsleur Language Programs
This Edition: CD
Lessons: 10
ISBN: 9780743550581
Your Price: $49.95
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Also available in: MP3
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Description
Includes 10 lessons and reading instruction on 5 CDs, plus a reading booklet
Albanian is spoken by about 6 million people, mainly in Albania and Kosovo. There are two principal dialects: Gheg, the northern dialect, and Tosk, the southern dialect and official language of the Republic of Albania. Pimsleur's Albanian teaches the Tosk dialect.
This Compact course provides an introduction to the Albanian language with ten thirty-minute lessons of spoken language practice and Reading Lessons. With this product you start from zero, learning first survival phrases and vocabulary, then progressing to speaking and understanding at a functional level. Every lesson contains an introductory conversation, and isolated vocabulary and structures, as well as full practice for all vocabulary introduced. Emphasis is on pronunciation and comprehension. At the completion of this course, you’ll have a basic vocabulary and speak with a near-native accent. This course provides you with a solid foundation upon which to expand your language skills. A Reading Booklet to be used with the audio lesson is also included in PDF format.The Pimsleur® Method: the easiest, fastest way to learn a new language. Completely portable, easily downloadable, and lots of fun. You’ll be speaking and understanding in no time flat!
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Pros
- Perfects accent (4)
- Easy to use (3)
- Fun (3)
- It works (3)
- Portable (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (4)
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Pros
- Easy to use
- Fun
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Just for fun
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about Albanian, Compact:
I learn Pimsleurs Albanian while I am driving around in my car. I would love it if Pimsleurs developed more lessons than the basic ten.
Pros
- Good Pronounciation
- Perfects Accent
- Quick Introduction
Cons
- Difficult To Understand
- Not Enough Lessons
Best Uses
- Business/Work
- Travel
Comments about Albanian Phase 1, Units 1-10:
Native speakers were impressed by my near-perfect pronounciation of difficult Albanian syllables. However, I often found it difficult to hear/understand the subdued speakers in this course, especially compared to the loud-and-clear pronounciation in the Italian programs. In addition, although this course provides a good introduction, ten lessons is not nearly enough to become comfortable with the language.
Pros
- Easy to use
- Fun
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
Best Uses
- Just for fun
- Self-improvement
- Travel
Comments about Albanian, Compact:
The course which I would definitely recommend to everyone who wants to learn Albanian. I'm travelling to Albania every month and I've tried multiple courses to learn the language but all of them were too complicated to start with or had not have good enough spelling or had other issues which made me stop the course in the beginning. The Pimsleur course was so so easy to start learning the language from zero point and after ten lessons I had known much more then after reading/listening to several other courses. And pronunciation is very nice, like the native speakers have, very clear spelling and good translations. It is easy enough to learn it in English, even I'm Russian myself.
Thank You for the course, and I'll be waiting for more lessons to continue my studies! :)
Pros
- Easy to use
- Fun
- It Works
- Perfects Accent
- Portable
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Albanian, Compact:
Great course. I used it mainly while cooking and washing the dishes. Very funny and effective. But 10 lessons is way too short. I hope this series will be extended soon.
Comments about Albanian Phase 1, Units 1-10:
it' easy, funny
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