Stage 1 · A1

Level A1

Distinguishing dh and th — use it independently in context

Distinguishing dh and th in Albanian: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.

Duration: 25 minPrerequisites: shqiptimi-dh-th-ushtroPass mark: 80%

1. Objective

By the end, you will use “Distinguishing dh and th” in a sentence or short situation of your own.

2. Discover

Read the “Distinguishing dh and th” examples as communication models. Identify what must stay stable and what you can change.

3. Understand

This lesson isolates dh / th in real Albanian words. Read the whole word, then identify the exact letter or group being practised: pronunciation and spelling should stay connected.

dhomëdhëmbdhethikëthemthua
Watch out

Do not replace dh / th with the spelling that feels closest in English: in Albanian, the written letter is part of the word.

4. Guided practice

5. Independent practice

6. Write / speak

Create two personal examples with “Distinguishing dh and th”: one close to the model and one from your own day.

7. Check your learning

8. Remember

Key point: dh / th. Keep the full Albanian spelling whenever you read, spell or write.

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9. Now I can…

  • I can recognise “Distinguishing dh and th” in a new example.
  • I can explain my choice and create my own example.