Learn Romanian for Beginners: Free PDF Starter Kit

Why a PDF Works for Beginners

If you’re a beginner, a lean PDF keeps your focus on what actually helps you speak Romanian. It’s portable, printable, and easy to review in short bursts—on the bus, at lunch, or before bed. No notifications, no rabbit holes, just progress.

A good Romanian beginner PDF should cover all the basics in small chunks: sounds, must-know phrases, and tiny grammar notes with examples. Because it lives offline, you can highlight, scribble translations, and track your minutes without switching between online tools.

• Focus: No app distractions—just the essentials.
• Flexible: Print, annotate, or read on any device.
• Fast wins: Small pages you can finish in minutes.

Romanian Basics in Plain English

Alphabet & sounds: Romanian uses the Latin script with five key letters—ă (uh), â/î (deep uh), ș (sh), ț (ts). Stress usually falls near the end of the word. Listen and repeat to nail the basics early.

Core greetings: Bună/Salut (Hi), Bună dimineața (Good morning), Mulțumesc (Thank you), Vă rog/Te rog (Please), Scuzați-mă/Scuză-mă (Excuse me), Da (Yes), Nu (No).

Mini-grammar: Word order is SVO (Eu vorbesc română). Nouns have gender (masc./fem.). The definite article is attached to the noun (băiatul = the boy, fata = the girl). The verb “to be”: eu sunt, tu ești, el/ea este, noi suntem, voi sunteți, ei/ele sunt.

• Numbers 0–10: zero, unu, doi, trei, patru, cinci, șase, șapte, opt, nouă, zece.
• Polite basics: Vorbiți engleză? (Do you speak English?), Nu înțeleg (I don’t understand).
• Survival: Unde este…? (Where is…?), Cât costă? (How much is it?)

A 15-minute Daily Plan

Consistency beats cramming. Spend 15 minutes a day and you’ll see steady gains without burnout. Use a timer and your PDF so all your practice stays in one place.

Try this split: 5 minutes pronunciation and phrases, 5 minutes active recall, 5 minutes listening or speaking. Keep it light, but daily.

• 5 minutes: Read and repeat 10 phrases aloud. Mark tricky sounds (ă, â/î, ș, ț).
• 5 minutes: Cover answers and test yourself (English → Romanian).
• 5 minutes: Shadow short audio or record yourself reading. Compare and adjust.
• Bonus: End with one micro-note (e.g., the -ul/-a article) and one example.

Printable Beginner Checklist (Make It Your Free PDF)

Copy this checklist into a doc and export it as your own free PDF, or keep it online for quick reference. It packs all the basics you need for the first month.

Tick items off as you master them and add two personal examples per line. Small wins keep you moving.

• Alphabet + sound map (ă, â/î, ș, ț) with 2 example words each.
• 50 core words: greetings, days, travel, food, numbers 0–20.
• Top 10 verbs: a fi (to be), a avea (to have), a merge (to go), a face (to do/make), a vrea (to want), a putea (can), a spune (to say), a lua (to take), a da (to give), a veni (to come).
• Phrase frames: Mă numesc…; Eu sunt…; Aș dori…; Unde este…?; Cât costă…?
• Mini-grammar: SVO order, noun gender, attached definite article, present tense of a fi/a avea.
• Micro-dialogues: ordering coffee, buying tickets, asking directions.

Finding Quality Free Online Resources

You can learn Romanian entirely with free materials if you choose well. Look for clean PDFs with audio, A1–A2 scope, and plenty of examples. Avoid dense, all-grammar-no-examples files.

Search tips: Try queries like “Romanian basics PDF”, “Romanian beginner phrases PDF”, or “Learn Romanian A1 PDF free”. Cross-check with short YouTube clips to hear pronunciation.

• Pick PDFs with clear sections: sounds, phrases, examples, mini-tests.
• Confirm modern spelling: ș and ț (not s and t with commas missing).
• Prefer resources that include audio or link to recordings.
• Keep one master PDF and add your own notes for long-term review.

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