About this ebook
The gateway to the fascinating world of the Romanian language for English speakers
This comprehensive A1 level course offers you a clear and structured way to learn Romanian from scratch. With 30 carefully designed lessons, each with logical and pedagogical progression, you'll build a solid foundation in one of Europe's most interesting Romance languages.
Course features
*Practical bilingual dialogues: Everyday situations presented in Romanian and English that help you familiarise yourself with the language structure in real communication contexts, from personal introductions to conversations in restaurants, shops and hotels.
*Clear grammatical explanations: Romanian grammatical concepts presented in an accessible way, with comparative tables and practical examples that help you understand how sentences and expressions are constructed in this language.
*Essential vocabulary organised thematically: Fundamental words and expressions grouped by themes relevant to basic communication: greetings, numbers, family, food, shopping, transport, weather, and much more.
*Progressive exercises: Practical activities after each lesson that allow you to apply what you've learnt, consolidate your knowledge and strengthen your confidence in using the language. Includes detailed solutions for self-study.
*Specific comparisons with English: Taking advantage of similarities and highlighting differences between Romanian and English, whilst noting its Romance language heritage, thus facilitating comprehension and memorisation of new structures for English speakers.
*Complete phonetic guide: Detailed instructions on the pronunciation of Romanian-specific sounds, including particular vowels and consonants that don't exist in English, with practical examples of common words.
*Enriching cultural notes: Relevant information about customs, traditions and cultural aspects of Romania that complement linguistic learning and help you better understand the context in which the language is used.
*Complete grammatical summary: A quick and well-structured reference at the end of the book that covers all the essential grammatical rules of A1 level, allowing you to consult and review key concepts at any time.
This course is designed both for those planning to travel to Romania, who have Romanian roots or contacts with speakers of this language, as well as for those who are simply curious about this Latin language of Eastern Europe, with its fascinating blend of Romance and Slavic influences.
Discover the satisfaction of understanding and expressing yourself in Romanian from your first lessons and open the door to a new linguistic and cultural adventure!
