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IN LOVE WITH ALBANIAN

The Albanian Institute is a cultural and educational initiative devoted to promoting the Albanian language and the heritage of Albania and Kosovo around the world. Founded with the belief that language is the key to understanding identity, history and human connection, the Albanian Institute provides high-quality resources for free to all who wish to master Albanian or gain a deeper understanding of their cultural roots.

At the heart of the Institute is a dedicated team of Albanian language teachers and course writers who bring together academic expertise, real-world teaching experience and a heartfelt commitment to preserving and sharing the Albanian linguistic tradition.

We are proud to offer a carefully structured Albanian language course that balances grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension, and cultural insight. The course is the result of years of work, informed by feedback from learners around the world. It reflects not only our educational philosophy but also our personal mission to help students engage with Albanian as a living, evolving language. Our goal is to guide you clearly and confidently through its complexity—step by step—while making the learning experience as enjoyable and inspiring as possible.

In addition to language instruction, the Albanian Institute is committed to promoting Albanian culture in all its forms. Through our News section we showcase for an international audience the latest cultural events, artists, musicians, writers and businesses doing innovative work in Albania and Kosovo as well as traditional holidays.

We are constantly expanding and improving our content, and we’re deeply grateful for the support and encouragement we receive from around the world. Your feedback and ideas help shape our direction and keep the project growing.

Thank you for joining us on this journey!

MIRA SHEHU

Born and raised in Tirana, she grew up immersed in Albania’s rich cultural heritage and dramatic transformation after the fall of the communist regime. With a degree in Linguistics, she possesses a strong academic foundation that complements her passion for teaching. Her deep connection to her homeland is reflected in her love for the Albanian language which she teaches to students from around the world, especially those with Albanian roots.

She strives to make the Albanian language more accessible by contributing to this project given the lack of good resourses.

MARK DONOVAN

An American who came to Albania for work and quickly found himself captivated by the country’s hospitality, culture, and warm people. What was meant to be a short-term stay turned into a life-changing decisions as Mark decided to make it his home.

As someone who faced the challenges of learning Albanian from scratch as an English speaker, he brings empathy, humor, and practical tips to his teaching, helping other fellow learners navigate the complexities of Albanian.

ELIRA KRASNIQI

Originally from Shkodra, she grew up surrounded by the rich literary and musical traditions of northern Albania, which deeply shaped her appreciation for language and culture. She holds a degree in Education and has spent the past decade teaching Albanian both in Albania and abroad, helping students of all ages and backgrounds build confidence in their language skills.

Her teaching is driven by the belief that language learning should be both meaningful and enjoyable. She brings warmth, patience, and clarity to her lessons, always aiming to connect grammar and vocabulary to everyday communication. Through her work on this project, she hopes to make high-quality Albanian language resources more widely available, especially for members of the diaspora eager to reconnect with their heritage.

ARDIT HOXHA

Born and raised in southern Albania, he developed a strong attachment to the Albanian language and traditions from an early age, shaped by the region’s deep-rooted customs, storytelling practices, and oral heritage. This early fascination led him to pursue a degree in Albanian Philology, where he deepened his understanding of grammar, literature, historical linguistics, and the sociolinguistic dimensions of the language.

After completing his studies, he dedicated himself to language education and cultural preservation, driven by a desire to share the beauty and nuance of Albanian with a broader audience. He has taught in both formal academic settings and informal language courses, always adapting his methods to suit the needs of his students. Over the years, he has worked with learners from a wide range of backgrounds—including heritage speakers from the diaspora looking to reconnect with their roots, as well as curious language enthusiasts with no prior exposure to Albanian.

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You will receive not only all the contents available on our website in a convenient pdf format but also additional contents, including bonus Vocabulary, more Grammar structures and exclusive articles about Albanian Culture with additional vocabulary you won't in any other textbook.

We have created the most complete course currently available which includes over 15.000 of the most important words in 200 different topics, all the grammar structures with examples to practice real life conversations as well as cultural insights that be able to use the language with confidence in any situation.