Heart of the Balkans Albanian as a Foreign Language

Learn Albanian with native teachers

From your first words to fluent conversation — programmes for adults, diaspora children, and exchange students.

Students learning Albanian in a classroom
Native Albanian teachers CEFR A1–C2 Online & in-person Small group sizes
Programmes

Albanian courses for every learner

Whether you are visiting, building a career here, or reconnecting with family heritage — pick the format that fits your life.

Adults · A1–B2

General Albanian — Group

  • Speaking, listening, reading and writing
  • Small groups of 4–8 learners
  • Twice weekly, 90 minutes per class
  • Course book and digital materials included
FormatIn-person · Tirana
From€120 / month
Adults · A1–C1

Private 1-to-1

  • Lessons paced to your goals
  • Flexible scheduling, online or on-site
  • Tailored content — business, daily life, exams
  • Native teacher, certified in language teaching
FormatOnline or in-person
From€25 / hour
Children · A1–B1

Albanian for Diaspora Kids

  • Designed for children who speak it at home
  • Reading and writing in standard Albanian
  • Songs, stories and games — age-appropriate
  • Saturday programme, online available
Ages7–14
From€90 / month
Survival · A0

Albanian in 30 Days

  • Greetings, ordering, asking directions
  • Short, focused 30-minute classes
  • For travellers and short-stay visitors
  • Phrasebook and audio guide included
Duration4 weeks · 12 lessons
Price€150 total
Diplomats · B1–B2

Albanian for Professionals

  • For diplomats, NGO staff and journalists
  • Politics, media and public administration
  • Discussion-driven advanced classes
  • Specialist vocabulary and current affairs
FormatHybrid · 6 hrs / week
From€280 / month
Heritage · A2–C1

Literature & Culture

  • Read Kadare, Migjeni and modern voices
  • Listen to Albanian music and cinema
  • Cultural context that brings the language alive
  • Mixed levels welcome — guided discussion
FormatWeekly · 2 hrs
From€60 / month
Levels

Find your level on the CEFR scale

Every Anglia Academy course follows the Common European Framework — the same scale used across Europe for measuring language ability.

A1 Beginner Greetings and basic phrases.
A2 Elementary Simple everyday situations.
B1 Intermediate Handle most travel situations.
B2 Upper-Intermediate Speak fluently with natives.
C1 Advanced Express ideas with nuance.
C2 Proficient Near-native command.
Anglia Academy Albanian language teacher
Tirana Native Albanian
Our teachers

Native speakers, trained educators

Our Albanian teachers are native speakers from Tirana and Pristina, with university degrees in linguistics or Albanian literature and years of experience teaching foreigners.

"Albanian opens a door to two thousand years of history — and to a culture that welcomes you in."

— Teacher Arta · Head of Albanian
10+Years of teaching
500+Students taught
3Languages spoken
Questions

Frequently asked

Yes — every year we start dozens of complete beginners. Within three months you will hold simple conversations; within a year you can manage daily life confidently.
Albanian has its own branch on the Indo-European family tree, so vocabulary is unfamiliar — but the alphabet is phonetic, the rules are consistent, and our method makes the early stages quick and rewarding.
Both. Group classes run at our Tirana centre; private lessons and the diaspora programme are available online so you can join from anywhere in the world.
We keep groups small — typically 4 to 8 learners — so you get real speaking practice in every lesson.
On request we issue a level certificate referencing the CEFR scale. We can also prepare you for the official Albanian Language Centre exams when relevant.
A short placement chat with our teacher (free, online or in-person) tells us where you stand and which course suits you best.
Get started

Ready to speak Albanian?

Book a free placement chat, ask about a private package, or just say hello. Our team replies in English, Albanian, or Turkish — whichever is easiest for you.