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Мне было четырнадцать Я шла с тренировки через парк Некому мудаку лет Двадцать пять приспичило неожиданно устроить мне прощание с девственностью У него перелом челюсти а у меня девственность на месте и заявление о нанесении вреда здоровью средней степени тяжесть Благо в милиции разобрались и заставили его заявление забрать Ибо нехер пытаться насиловать девочку которая идет с тренировки по русскому рукопашному бою. |
Me was 14 I on my way to from practice through park No one asshole age 25 had an urge all of a sudden to arrange me goodbye to virginity He's got fracture his jaw but I have virginity in place and a statement for causing health injury moderate severity good thing that the police figured it out and made him statement take it back Because don't trying to to rape a girl who going from practice in Russian hand-to-hand combat. |
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Saturday, April 29, 2023
The Naranjo brothers.
Don Netto. I was surprised to hear you were in town.
Babysitting this one.
How 's your brother?
All good.
They burned the goods again, right?
- Yes.
-We're looking for a partnership.
It's very easy.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
At the doctor's in Greek.
Monday, April 17, 2023
Weather in Russian.
Friday, April 14, 2023
The verb to be in Greek
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Colloquial Albanian (book review)
Review: Colloquial Albanian (Latest Edition)
I recently purchased the latest edition of the Colloquial Albanian book from the renowned Colloquial series, and I must say—it’s one of the best tools I’ve come across for learning Albanian. A very pleasant surprise!

What I Liked
- Clear and digestible lessons with simple grammar explanations and examples.
- More user-friendly than the older edition, which felt dense and bloated.
- Aligns with the official Albanian (Tosk dialect), as spoken in Albania.
- Includes practical, real-life word/phrase variants used by native speakers.
- Dialogue exercises that genuinely help you begin speaking Albanian.
Old vs. New Edition: Kosovan Elements Explained
The older edition contains many elements of the Kosovan dialect, which is based on the Gheg variant of Albanian. This is problematic for learners wanting to study the standard Albanian language, which is based on the Tosk dialect and used in Albania’s official education system.
- Gheg (Kosovan): "kam me shku" – I will go
Tosk (Standard): "do të shkoj" - Gheg: "çka" – what
Tosk: "çfarë" - Gheg: "po du" – I want
Tosk: "dua" - Gheg: "qysh je?" – how are you?
Tosk: "si je?"
These differences are not just grammatical—they influence pronunciation, sentence structure, and word choice. The old edition makes no mention of these dialect distinctions, which can lead to confusion or learners unintentionally adopting Kosovan forms.

Thankfully, the new edition sticks to the official Tosk-based standard, making it more reliable for learners aiming for proficiency in Albanian as spoken in Albania.
Audio Materials
Free & Fast: The complete audio is freely available on the official Colloquial website—there’s really no reason to purchase the CDs.
However, a downside is that several dialogues are spoken at a very fast pace. This makes them difficult to follow for beginners. The editors should ideally have recorded at a slower, learner-friendly speed.
Drawbacks
- Errors: Like many books in the Colloquial series, this edition contains numerous printing errors, especially in the answer key.
- Overly Complex Grammar: Some explanations are too long and convoluted, making them difficult to grasp.
- Proofreading: Considering the book’s cost, the lack of editorial care is disappointing.
Conclusion
Despite its shortcomings, this book is one of the best Albanian learning resources available. It's modern, clear, and practical—an essential pick for serious learners.
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