Who is Constantin Brancusi, and why is he considered such a significant person in Romanian culture? In this article, we’ll go over some Constantin Brancusi facts, explore some of his artwork, and introduce you to some new Romanian vocabulary words. You’ll also learn a little bit about how Romanians celebrate Constantin Brancusi Day! In 2019, Valer Daniel-Breaz claimed that Brancusi’s artwork would always be "one of the most significant forms of dialogue of the Romanian culture..." Let’s dive in and learn about Constantin Brancusi, the artwork he’s well-known for, and much more! 1. What is Brancusi Day? On this holiday, Romanians observe and celebrate the birth and life of Constantin Brancusi, Romanian sculptor,... Show more

Admit it—only the first few pages in your grammar books are thumbed back. Most people like the idea of knowing all about the grammar of a particular language, but when it gets down to it, they much prefer communicating. Naturally there are exceptions: I’ve known some dedicated students to start Russian with nothing but a dictionary, a notebook, and War and Peace. But with a language like Romanian, how much good is the grammar (like Romanian connecting words) really going to do you? If you squint long enough at most of the words, the meaning pops into your head and, more often than not, it’s right. Well, it’s not quite that easy. And with a grammar point as ubiquitous as Romanian conjunctions, getting the meaning "mostly right"... Show more

Romanian society can be described as "laid-back" in some ways. With the sultry sun, the rich food, and the beautiful scenery, who wouldn’t expect the people to be relaxed? Because of that, you can let your hair down. Treat people well, and they’ll treat you well. Until you do something that you thought was obviously fine, and you realize that the other party took it as very obviously not fine. That situation is confusing, embarrassing, and maybe even dangerous at the wrong time. And the worst part is that it happened from ignorance of Romanian customs, not malice. So that’s why this article exists: part phrasebook, part etiquette guide that helps you avoid doing things out of ignorance. Learning to deal with other cultures is simply... Show more

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

To some people, family means no one gets left behind. To others, it just means tasty food. Learning to talk about and understand the different words for family members in other languages can seem like a daunting task. There’s, what, a dozen words you’ve got to learn all at once? Two dozen? But here’s why it’s worth it to learn about Romanian family traditions and terms in your Romanian studies. Speaking clearly and correctly about a topic so integral to a culture like family is an important challenge to overcome. There are few things so closely tied to one’s identity as one’s family – just imagine the kind of gut reaction you would have if your sister called you "mom!" In this article, you’ll learn how to say "family" in Romanian,... 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

On Bukovina Day, Romanians commemorate the joining of Bukovina to Romania in 1918. Bukovina is considered a significant city within the country, and has quite a history. In this article, you’ll learn a little bit about that history, as well as how this acquisition is celebrated in Romania today. In learning about this momentous occasion in Romanian history, you’ll be gaining much insight into the overall culture of the country and see it through a clearer lens. At RomanianPod101.com, we hope to make every aspect of your language-learning journey both fun and informative! Let’s get started. 1. What is Bukovina Day in Romania? Bukovina is an important city within the country, and is divided into Northern and Southern... 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

Is it really possible to effectively study slang? The very idea of sitting down and studying what the kids are saying nowadays can sound like a cringeworthy exercise in futility, especially when internet slang in Romanian dictionary settings comes to mind. I remember finding some ESL textbooks abroad that had awful, made-up text abbreviations that were definitely out-of-date before the ink hit the paper. But the thing is, our Romanian slang dictionary isn’t a textbook. And when you head into the comment sections of Romanian videos or articles, you’ll see words all over the place that aren’t to be found in any copy of Easy Romanian in a Week. So what I’m writing here about Romanian slang in texting and online is what’s... Show more