in esse Spring 2021 Volume 12 Number 1 English Studies in Albania in esse in esse English Studies in Albania 12 .1 Spring 2021 English Studies in Albania Founded in November 2009, The Albanian Society for the Study of English (ASSE) is devoted to the promotion of English and American studies in Albania. in esse: English Studies in Albania, a refereed scholarly journal, is part of the Society's activities. Its aim is to bring to the fore original work in linguistics, literary and translation studies and language teaching by scholars working in Albania and abroad.