--- product_id: 500489092 title: "Pimsleur Albanian: Learn to Speak and Understand Albanian with Pimsleur Language Programs: Volume 1 (Simon & Schuster's Pimsleur)" price: "$86.51" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/500489092-pimsleur-albanian-learn-to-speak-and-understand-albanian-with-pimsleur store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Pimsleur Albanian: Learn to Speak and Understand Albanian with Pimsleur Language Programs: Volume 1 (Simon & Schuster's Pimsleur) **Price:** $86.51 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Pimsleur Albanian: Learn to Speak and Understand Albanian with Pimsleur Language Programs: Volume 1 (Simon & Schuster's Pimsleur) - **How much does it cost?** $86.51 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/500489092-pimsleur-albanian-learn-to-speak-and-understand-albanian-with-pimsleur) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Easiest and Fastest Way to Learn Albanian Whether you want to travel, communicate with friends or colleagues, reconnect with family, or just understand more of what’s going on in the world around you, learning Albanian will expand your horizons and immeasurably enrich your life. The best part is that it doesn’t have to be difficult or take years to master. Thirty minutes a day is all it takes, and we get you speaking right from the first day. Pimsleur courses use a scientifically-proven method that puts you in control of your learning. If you’ve tried other language learning methods but found they simply didn’t stick, then you owe it to yourself to give Pimsleur a try. Why Pimsleur? - Quick + Easy – Only 30 minutes a day. - Portable + Flexible – Core lessons can be done anytime, anywhere, and easily fit into your busy life. - Proven Method – Works when other methods fail. - Self-Paced – Go fast or go slow – it’s up to you. - Based in Science – Developed using proven research on memory and learning. - Cost-effective – Less expensive than classes or immersion, and features all native speakers. - Genius – Triggers your brain’s natural aptitude to learn. - Works for everyone – Recommended for ages 13 and above. What’s Included? - 10, 30-minute audio lessons - reading instruction to provide you with an introduction to reading Albanian designed to teach you to sound out words with correct pronunciation and accent - In total, 5 hours of audio, all featuring native speakers - a Reading Booklet and a User’s Guide What You’ll Learn In these 10 lessons, you’ll cover the basics: saying hello, asking for or giving information, scheduling a meal or a meeting, asking for or giving basic directions, and much more. You’ll be able to handle minimum courtesy requirements, understand much of what you hear, and be understood at a beginning level, but with near-native pronunciation skills. Reading instruction begins in Lesson 1 and provides you with an introduction to reading Albanian. These lessons are designed to teach you to sound out words with correct pronunciation and accent. A Reading Booklet to be used with the audio lessons is also included in PDF format. The Pimsleur Method We make no secret of what makes this powerful method work so well. Paul Pimsleur spent his career researching and perfecting the precise elements anyone can use to learn a language quickly and easily. Here are a few of his “secrets”: The Principle of Anticipation In the nanosecond between a cue and your response, your brain has to work to come up with the right word. Having to do this boosts retention, and cements the word in your mind. Core Vocabulary Words, phrases, and sentences are selected for their usefulness in everyday conversation. We don’t overwhelm you with too much, but steadily increase your ability with every lesson. Graduated Interval Recall Reminders of new words and structures come up at the exact interval for maximum retention and storage into your long-term memory. Organic Learning You work on multiple aspects of the language simultaneously. We integrate grammar, vocabulary, rhythm, melody, and intonation into every lesson, which allows you to experience the language as a living, expressive form of human culture. Learning in Context Research has shown that learning new words in context dramatically accelerates your ability to remember. Every scene in every Pimsleur lesson is set inside a conversation between two people. There are no drills, and no memorization necessary for success. Active Participation The Pimsleur Method + active learner participation = success. This method works with every language and every learner who follows it. You gain the power to recall and use what you know, and to add new words easily, exactly as you do in English. The Albanian Language 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. Tech Talk - CDs are formatted for playing in all CD players, including car players, and users can copy files for use in iTunes or Windows Media Player. Review: Such a great program! - I love this. I've been trying to self teach and was making use of some apps as well. I thought I was doing pretty well, but this was recommended to me so I thought I'd give it a try. I have to say I'm learning so much faster with this and I am also retaining so much more. The intro says that there is a science to the way that the program is designed, working a specific part of the brain. I thought it was a gimmick until it actually worked! I highly recommend this program Review: Albanian chitter chatter Solved - This was really good After trying all sorts of different things this is a really nice way of learning AlBo, Once I’m okay with AlBo hopefully they’ll do some other stuff And I have languages ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 3.8 out of 5 stars 27 Reviews | ## Images ![Pimsleur Albanian: Learn to Speak and Understand Albanian with Pimsleur Language Programs: Volume 1 (Simon & Schuster's Pimsleur) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71s3auM8VoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such a great program! *by C***E on 6 February 2016* I love this. I've been trying to self teach and was making use of some apps as well. I thought I was doing pretty well, but this was recommended to me so I thought I'd give it a try. I have to say I'm learning so much faster with this and I am also retaining so much more. The intro says that there is a science to the way that the program is designed, working a specific part of the brain. I thought it was a gimmick until it actually worked! I highly recommend this program ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Albanian chitter chatter Solved *by H***R on 2 July 2021* This was really good After trying all sorts of different things this is a really nice way of learning AlBo, Once I’m okay with AlBo hopefully they’ll do some other stuff And I have languages ### ⭐⭐⭐ Reading Booklet Was Improperly Printed -- Missing Four Pages in the Middle *by M***E on 14 November 2012* If you are an auditory learner (you learn easily just from listening and do not need to read, see, or "do" to pick up new information), Pimsleur makes excellent introductory foreign language materials that suit your learning style. If, like me, you are *not* an auditory learner, the Pimsleur method is not natural and can be frustrating. That said, I've used Pimsleur products and gained basic navigational proficiency in several foreign languages, and people are generally impressed with my accent and ability to speak -- without ever having stepped foot into a classroom. I just have to listen to the Pimsleur tracks over and over and over and over and over again in order to assimilate the lessons. For this set, unlike other Pimsleur materials I've bought, there is a reading supplement, which is really cool. Unfortunately, the printer did a jenkety job of reproducing it: the booklet (in my package at least) is missing several pages. If you order and end up with a book with the same problem, you can go to the Pimsleur website (www pimsleur com) and download a PDF of this booklet to get a complete copy. Note: The Tosk and Gheg dialects of Albanian are similar enough that you do not need to stress out about the dialect of the materials you are buying. ## Frequently Bought Together - Pimsleur Albanian Level 1 CD: Learn to Speak and Understand Albanian with Pimsleur Language Programs (1) (Compact) - Beginner's Albanian with Online Audio --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/500489092-pimsleur-albanian-learn-to-speak-and-understand-albanian-with-pimsleur](https://www.desertcart.us/products/500489092-pimsleur-albanian-learn-to-speak-and-understand-albanian-with-pimsleur) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-08*