Product Description

This new addition to Hippocrene's successful Albanian library is the ideal reference tool for people who want to communicate in Albanian but have no previous knowledge of the language. Perfect for all travelers to Albania, this quick-reference book provides all the language you need for basic communication in Albanian.

Divided into three parts, this book contains:
• An easy guide to Albanian pronunciation and grammar
• A 4,000-entry two-way dictionary of essential words
• A phrasebook covering useful topics such as greetings, food and drink, transportation, and more

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #453398 in Books
• Published on: 1999-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 200 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780781807937
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Ramazan Hysa

Customer Reviews

Excellent phrases
I bought this dictionary to use with Kosovar refugees I am currently teaching english. I thought it would be fun to suprise them by learning a little of their own language as well because they are working so hard. This book has many, many, fabulous phrases in the last section that apply to almost every situation. While the dictionary is small and has only a limited vocabulary, most commonly used words are available. My only problem with this book is that unlike some others, there is no real pronunciation guide so you are left guessing if you are truly pronouncing things correctly. If you are looking for correct pronunciation, I suggest getting tapes or asking a native.

buy this to accompany Stefanllari / Hippocrene Practical
If you are used to the very well designed Lonely Planet or Berlitz dictionary/phrasebooks then you won't be too thrilled with Hysa's offering. However, it is the only phrasebook available for Albanian<->English at this time.

Number of entries in the dictionary == paltry. More often than not, I ended up looking in Stefanllari's dictionary to find the word I wanted.

I still recommend you purchase this is for the topical phrasebook and grammar sections. My Albanian wife says the vocabulary choice in this book has a bias toward Kosovar rather than 'typical modern Albanian'. But it is still adequate...and what else are you going to buy instead of it anyway?

Getting Started in Albanian
Great for beginners in Albanian. It is pocket sized so you can carry it with you. Best results come from memorizing a few words every day. The bidirectional dictionary gives you enough words for basic communication. Avoids the complexities of Albanian grammar. A sampling of phrases gives you enough insight into making sentences. Local Kosovar refugees say I will be understood even though my pronunciation and sentence structure is not perfect.