Product Description

Colloquial Albanian gives a complete introduction to a fascination 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 for self-study.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #982624 in Books
• Published on: 2004-01-15
• Formats: Audiobook, CD
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Audio CD

About the Author
Isa Zymberi is Lecturer in General Linguistics at the University of Prishtine, Kosova.

Customer Reviews

Caveat Emptor!
While this may in fact be an excellent resource, be advised that despite "complete course" in the title, and "384" pages in the product description, this is only the c.d. You still have to buy the book seperately (something I might have realized if I had taken notice of the specified dimensions and shipping weight in the product description). Therefore order a la carte and pay approx. $58 for book and cd, or order the "package edition" w/ audio cassetes for $56.95-current availability of the "package edition is 1-2 months-the cd arrived in less than a week and the "book only" is listed as being available to ship w/in 24 hours.

Better is this reflected true Albanian pronunciation, not Kosovo
I studied "standard" Albanian years ago, and was disapppointed this book reflects a dialect spoken, really, outside of Albania. Standard Albanian is based on the Tosk (southern) dialect; this book (and audio materials) are based on the Kosovo dialect. The book is fantastic, otherwise. It would be better if the spoken material taught were based on "true" or Standard Albanian as are most dictionaries and phrasebooks.

systematic, efficient
Very well written and systematic for a good start in the rudiments of the language.