Albanian Language

Language Albanian is the official language. It comprises a separate, original branch in the family of the Indo-European languages, and can be linguistically traced to its Illyrian origins. In its lexicon one can see influences from Italian, old and new Greek, Latin, and Slavic languages. Despite these influences, Albanian has retained its original, distinct nature and structure. The alphabet is comprised of 36 letters, each pronounced the same way, regardless of usage. This enables visitors to quickly and easily learn a few essential phrases to facilitate communication. Many Albanians, particularly in larger cities, speak English.