Foundations for Learning Romanian: Become Your Own Teacher

Master learning Romanian independently and build your own path to fluency.

This comprehensive course is designed for everyone who wants to master the art of self-learning Romanian. Whether you're struggling with motivation, time management, grammar, or finding a conversation partner, this course provides everything you need to succeed.

Best for beginners, but suitable for any level, this course takes the main language resources and references out there and uses them to create a fail-proof framework. A framework that has been successfully put into practice for over 4 years with hundreds of students from all around the world whose main goal was to learn Romanian. This framework is beautifully shown in an illustration created by Sabina. To support her work, you get access to the free preview of the materials, with the possibility to buy the full resolution here.

It will combine theoretical knowledge with real-life examples, and blend in the perspective of your new buddy(ies), Alex, as a Romanian enthusiast on their way(s) to fluency.

You will get the chance to learn the theory, visualise it, see how Alex apply(ies) it, and then decide how that theory will work for your journey.

This course will not cover or teach you how to do everything. However, it will train you to use any resource and method from your own perspective, building your confidence along the way.

This course will not teach you Romanian, but will set you for success with an exhaustive guide of A1 objectives after the final lesson.

Course Overview:

Chapter 1: Introduction In this introductory chapter, you'll meet our three fictional characters named Alex, who represent different learner profiles. These characters will accompany you throughout the course, sharing their experiences and challenges. We'll also introduce you to our beautifully designed map that visually represents our unique system for learning Romanian. Plus, you'll gain access to free resources associated with our platform to help kickstart your language-learning journey.

Chapter 2: The Motivation Discover the theory of motivation and how it can be applied to your language learning journey.

Chapter 3: The Big Picture Understanding the big picture is crucial for any language learner. In this chapter, we'll cover the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) system and its importance in language learning.

Chapter 4: The Guide This chapter provides an in-depth look at how Romanian is taught within the educational system in Romania.

Chapter 5: The Tools In this chapter, we'll introduce a variety of tools and systems for learning Romanian, categorized by CEFR levels (A1 - C2).

Chapter 6: The Environment This chapter covers the theory of gathering and making connections about a language from your surroundings, focusing on sight and listening.

Chapter 7: The Evaluation In this chapter, we'll explore different ways to evaluate your language skills, including certified and non-certified methods.

Chapter 8: The Contract This chapter guides you through creating a contract that outlines your desired proficiency level, specific objectives, and timeframes.

Chapter 9: Where to Go from Here Celebrate your achievement of completing the course! In this final chapter, we'll provide a comprehensive list of online resources, useful apps, and recommended books to continue your Romanian learning journey. You'll also receive a specific plan outlining exactly what you should be able to do at level A1, ensuring you have a clear path forward as a beginner.

See you inside!