Stage 4 · A2+ / B1

Level A2+ / B1

The complex sentence

The complex sentence in Albanian: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: simple-sentencesPass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will recognise and use “The complex sentence” correctly in simple examples.

2. Discover

Read: E di që ai vjen.; Kur të mbaroj, do të telefonoj.; Nuk vij sepse jam i sëmurë.; Nëse ke kohë, eja.. What relation links the two pieces of information?

3. Understand

This lesson focuses on phrase complexe / subordination. First identify the meaning relation between the two ideas, then notice the Albanian word or structure that links them.

E di që ai vjen.Kur të mbaroj, do të telefonoj.Nuk vij sepse jam i sëmurë.Nëse ke kohë, eja.Edhe pse ishte vonë, vazhduam.Dua që të më ndihmosh.Shembull shtesë: Një student pyet për kursin.
Watch out

Choose the connector from the meaning, not from an isolated translation. Languages do not always divide logical relations in the same way.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Say what you want to mean first, then express it with “The complex sentence”. Read it again as if you were receiving it.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

For phrase complexe / subordination: 1) identify the meaning relation; 2) choose the connector or structure; 3) check the verb form that follows.

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9. Now I can…

  • I can recognise “The complex sentence” in a new example.
  • I can explain my choice and create my own example.