Did you know there are many different types of calendars? As you probably know - a calendar is a system of organizing days in weeks and months for specific purposes, according to Wikipedia. Worldwide, most countries use the Gregorian calendar. Some just work on the same framework, meaning that time is divided into units based on the earth's movement around the sun - the "solar calendar". Other calendars keep time by observing the moon's movements, a combination of the moon and the sun's movements, and seasons. Through RomanianPod101, you can learn all about this and so much more! Our themed, culturally relevant lessons are skillfully designed so you can do your planning perfectly for a holiday or a date. Having a good plan for a visit... Show more

Traveling to foreign countries is nearly always an exciting, enriching, and beneficial experience. Yet, some things can be real downers, such as boredom on a lengthy flight to . Really, binge-watching onboard movies can only be interesting for so long! And jet lag - another huge downer. Did you know that jet lag is more severe when you travel from the West to the East? Well, we won't know how to beat that, but there are fortunately plenty of remedies around to investigate. To beat flight boredom, though, we may have the answer for you at RomanianPod101! Why don't you take the time to study Romanian travel phrases? We make this super easy and fun, with great downloadables, like our PDF Cheat Sheets. Quickly memorize these, and impress... Show more

It’s a numbers game out there. No matter what you say in Romanian, sooner or later you’re going to run into a handful of Romanian numbers. Phone numbers, prices, ages… How are you going to react? Are you going to freeze up and sheepishly say the number in English with a Romanian accent? (I’ve seen it happen!) Or are you going to smoothly and serenely rattle off a tongue twister like șapte sute douăzeci și cinci (seven-hundred and twenty-five)? It sounds beautiful—and in this article, we’ll break down how these numbers are formed and how you can use them correctly every single time. Table of Contents How Romanian Got its Numbers The Cardinal Numbers The Ordinal Numbers Phone Numbers Conclusion: How... Show more

Learn how to apologize in Romanian - fast and accurately! RomanianPod101 makes it easy for you to make amends. Start with a bonus, and download your FREE cheat sheet - How to Improve Your Romanian Skills! (Logged-In Member Only) Table of Contents Common Ways to Say Sorry in Romanian How To Refuse Something Politely in Romanian Audio Lesson - Survival Phrases "How to Say Sorry" Why You Will NOT Be Sorry For Learning Romanian through RomanianPod101 1. Common Ways to Say Sorry in Romanian Nobody’s perfect, not anywhere in the world. Everybody makes mistakes, and does and says regrettable things. Then it’s time to apologize, as saying ‘I’m sorry’ is not in vain. It can be very healing! Did you know that hearing a... Show more

Do you often feel lonely and sad? Do you long for romance and are willing to do whatever it takes to meet that special person? Speaking another language could revolutionize your love life! So, why wait? Learning how to say ‘love’ in Romanian could be just what you need to find it. Or perhaps you were lucky, and have found your Romanian partner already. Fantastic! Yet, a cross-cultural relationship comes with unique challenges. Learning how to speak your lover’s language will greatly improve your communication and enhance the relationship. At RomanianPod101, our team will teach you all the words, quotes and phrases you need to woo your Romanian lover with excellence! Our tutors provide personal assistance, with plenty of extra material... Show more

People say that politeness is key to having a good experience in Romania. And what does that start with? Saying hello in Romanian. When you’re sitting at home or hanging out with your friends, you probably don’t say "hello" to others very often. Unsurprisingly though, when you travel, you say it a lot more. Maybe twenty, thirty times a day. For a Romanian learner, that’s perfect. That’s thirty different opportunities to practice! In this article, you’ll learn how to handle greetings in Romanian in all situations, and you’ll also be able to continue those greetings into the beginning of small talk. The best part is that it’s all pretty easy to understand! Let’s learn how to say hello in Romanian. Table of Contents A Foundation for... Show more

Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar. However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day... Show more

Not only is it possible to learn Romanian in your car, there are 3 great benefits that will help you master the language faster and with less effort. With everyone so pressed for time these days, it might seem like a daydream to believe that you could learn Romanian in your car—but it’s not! Thanks to a wide range of new technologies and resources, learning a language in your car is easier than ever. Not only is it easy to learn a language while driving, there are actually a number of benefits, especially if the lessons are part of a structured learning program like RomanianPod101. Here are three specific benefits to learning Romanian or any other new language in your car. Create Your Free Account and Learn Romanian from the... Show more

Learn 4 honest reasons you need Romanian slang words and why they are so vital to truly learning and mastering the language. Teachers may normally cringe at the thought of their students learning Romanian slang words. After all, slang words and phrases are typically defined as being grammatically incorrect. So why would your teacher want you to spend time learning the “wrong way” to speak Romanian? Here are 4 of the top reasons why you should study slang words and expressions when learning Romanian or any new language. Create Your Free Lifetime Account and Start Learning the whole Romanian Language from the Beginning! 1. Native Speakers Use Slang Expressions in Everyday Conversation If you are going to study a... Show more