English in Albania: Contact and convergence

Abstract

The status of English in Albania has changed as this formerly communist country has embarked on the road to a free market economy. This paper provides an overview of the current status and usage of English in Albania. By taking a historical approach, it outlines the Albanian sociolinguistic context in which such a change has taken place. It also presents evidence of the increasing contact areas of English and Standard Albanian under the new sociopolitical and economic circumstances after the downfall of communism. The paper concludes by drawing attention to the need for further research on English language planning and education in Albania.

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