🇷🇴Romania, Moldova

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Learn Romanian with native teachers from Romania. Romanian is the only Romance (Latin) language spoken in Eastern Europe, a linguistic island descended directly from the popular Latin spoken by Roman settlers in Dacia (modern-day Romania) 2,000 years ago. With 24 million speakers in Romania, 3 million in Moldova, and a diaspora of 4 million in Western Europe, Romanian is the world's 5th Romance language.

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First words in Romanian

Salut! Ce mai faci?, Hi! How are you?

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Bună ziua, Good day

Formal greeting

Did you know? Romanian is remarkably close to Latin, more so than Spanish or French in certain respects. It has preserved forms that other Romance languages have lost, such as the postposed definite article: 'omul' (the man = om + ul). A surprising fact: Romanian uses 'salut' as an informal greeting, exactly like French. That's because both languages descend from the same popular Latin and evolved in parallel. A test sentence: 'Vino cu mine la munte' (Come with me to the mountain), any Latinist or Romance scholar will recognize their roots in it.

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Live classes

Learn Romanian live with a native teacher

2 live classes per week in small groups. Ask questions, practice conversation, progress fast.

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Live classes

Your typical Romanian week

2 live video classes per week, Mondays and Thursdays at 8pm (Paris time). Small groups.

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The platform

Progress in Romanian between classes, at your own pace

Interactive lessons with native audio, vocabulary, dialogues and quizzes. Everything you need to reinforce your skills between live sessions.

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The community

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Dedicated WhatsApp group, exchanges between learners, resource sharing. You're never alone in your learning journey.

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Fatiha

Hey, welcome back!

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I’m not on desktop, is it mobile-friendly too?

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Yes, it works on phone and computer together 📱💻

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Full program

Your Romanian curriculum

Exactly what you'll find inside the platform: 41 modules, 0+ structured lessons, quizzes and exercises.

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Roumain Débutant

🔤Premiers pas — Primii pași

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👋Salutations — Salutări

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🙋Se présenter — A se prezenta

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🔢Les nombres et le temps — Numere și timp

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🍽️Nourriture et boissons — Mâncare și băutură

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🗺️Directions — Indicații

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🌤️Météo et saisons — Vremea și anotimpurile

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🏥Corps et santé — Corpul și sănătatea

✈️Voyager — Călătorie

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🏰Cultură — Brâncuși, Enescu, Dracula și mănăstiri

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👨‍👩‍👧Famille et relations — Familia

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🏠Maison et logement — Casa

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🛒Faire les courses — Cumpărături

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👕Vêtements et apparence — Îmbrăcăminte

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🐻Animaux et nature — Animale și natură

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⏰Routine quotidienne — Rutina zilnică

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📞Communication et téléphone — Comunicare

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Roumain Intermédiaire

🎓Education — Educatie

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💻Technologie — Tehnologie

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Roumain Avancé

🏰Histoire et traditions

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📚Literatură română — classiques et modernité

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📰Presa română — langage médiatique

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🏰Istoria României — Daci, medievali, principate

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✊Ceaușescu și Revoluția din 1989

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🇪🇺România în UE — diaspora și identitate

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🏛️Politica românească — Iohannis și era post-2014

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🐑Folclorul românesc — mit, legendă și identitate

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🌽Gastronomia românească — tradiţie şi savoare

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📚Limba română în lume — romanitate balcanică şi Moldova

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🎓Sinteză C2 — identitate, limbă, cultură

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The method

Our method for learning Romanian

Step 01

Quick level test

Assess your current knowledge in 5 minutes

Step 02

Structured modules

Progressive learning path with native audio and exercises

Step 03

Interactive live classes

2 sessions per week with your native teacher

Step 04

Level certification

Validate your progress with an official certificate

Why Targumi

What makes us different for Romanian

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Including rare languages you won't find anywhere else.

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Video classes + interactive exercises + WhatsApp community. All included.

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The curriculum

What you'll learn in Romanian

A curriculum designed to get you speaking Romanian in the situations that actually matter to you.

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01
Conversational Romanian and Bucharest idiomatic expressions
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Romanian grammar: cases, gender and the postposed definite article
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Business Romanian for the Romanian and Moldovan markets
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Similarities with French, Spanish and Italian (useful hooks for learners)
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Romanian culture: Eminescu, Brancusi, Dracula and Carpathian gastronomy
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Romanian pronunciation: ă, â, î and other phonetic specificities

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about learning Romanian

Is Romanian accessible for English speakers?

Romanian is probably the most intuitively understandable Romance language for speakers of English with some French background, after Portuguese and Spanish. The core vocabulary is Latin: 'apă' (water, cf. Latin 'aqua'), 'soare' (sun, cf. Latin 'sol'), 'mână' (hand, cf. Latin 'manus'). Grammatical structures share similarities with French and Spanish. The Foreign Service Institute ranks Romanian at level 2-3 out of 5 for Romance-language speakers.

What's the difference between Romanian and Moldovan?

'Moldovan' is in reality the same language as Romanian, since 1991, Moldova has officially recognized that the language spoken is Romanian (despite political debates tied to Russian influence). The main difference is the geopolitical context and some more pronounced Slavic/Russian borrowings in Moldova. A Romanian and a Moldovan understand each other perfectly. Moldova is considering EU membership, Romanian is becoming strategically important.

Is there a large Romanian community in Western Europe?

Yes, Romania provides the largest Eastern European diaspora in Western Europe. The Romanian community in France is estimated at 700,000 to 1 million people, many working in healthcare (doctors, nurses) and construction. Speaking Romanian is useful in numerous professional and community contexts. Many Targumi learners study Romanian for family or professional reasons tied to this diaspora.

Can you understand Romanian if you speak Spanish or Italian?

Yes, mutual comprehension between Romance language speakers is real, especially in writing. A Spanish speaker reading Romanian understands about 40-50% of the meaning without training. An Italian speaker has a similar phonetic advantage. Learning Romanian with a Romance background is very fast, our teachers leverage these similarities to accelerate vocabulary acquisition.

Is Romanian useful for doing business in Romania?

Romania is one of the fastest-growing markets in Eastern Europe. Cluj-Napoca has become a recognized tech hub ('Silicon Transylvania') with companies like UiPath (valued at $35 billion) and Bitdefender. Speaking Romanian in local negotiations and with Romanian SMEs is a decisive advantage, English is increasingly less universal once you step outside major corporations.

How much do Romanian courses cost on Targumi?

Targumi offers 3 plans: quarterly, yearly, and lifetime access. All plans include live small-group classes with native teachers, interactive lessons, and the community. See full pricing on the pricing page.

Are the Romanian courses online or in person?

100% online. Live classes happen twice a week in small groups via Google Meet. You can join from anywhere in the world. The mobile and web app stay accessible 24/7 for interactive lessons.

Is there a money-back guarantee?

Yes. Targumi offers a 30-day money-back guarantee on all plans. If you are not satisfied, just email [email protected] for a full refund.

How do I cancel my subscription?

You can cancel anytime from your profile (“My subscriptions” section) with no hidden fees. Your access stays active until the end of your paid period.

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