Stage 1 · A1

Level A1

Saying the date — identify and understand

Saying the date in Albanian: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: ora-perdorPass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will identify and explain how “Saying the date” works in new examples.

2. Discover

Read this mini-exchange: Sot është 15 tetor. — Nesër është 16 tetor.. When would you use each sentence?

3. Understand

This lesson prepares a real-life situation: saying the date. Practise complete phrases and notice which formula is used to ask, explain, confirm or reply.

Sot është 15 tetor.Takimi është më 3 maj.Kam lindur më 12 korrik.Nesër është 16 tetor.Në ç’datë nis kursi?Kursi nis më 1 shtator.Shembull për vëzhgim: Arta mëson në Tiranë.
Watch out

In a real situation, a grammatically correct sentence can still be too direct or too vague. Learn the expected politeness level and formula as well.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Use “Saying the date” in a short message you could realistically send today.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For this situation, prepare three functions: open the exchange, state your request or information, then confirm what happens next.

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9. Now I can…

  • I can recognise “Saying the date” in a new example.
  • I can explain my choice and create my own example.