Romanian Language B1: Describing Cities and Countries
Learning Romanian at the intermediate level involves more than mastering grammar—it’s about learning to communicate experiences, impressions, and personal histories. One of the early lessons in our B1 curriculum invites learners to describe their hometowns and home countries, equipping them with the vocabulary and structures to compare places, express preferences, and situate themselves in a cultural and geographical context.
How to Describe Your City in Romanian
Among the first topics we revisit at the B1 level is the description of one’s town or city. This includes learning how to describe both your native city and the one you currently live in. The practical task is to compare and contrast these cities using Romanian quantifiers (e.g., mult, puțin) and descriptive adjectives (mic, mare, frumos, aglomerat).
You’ll also practice functional vocabulary such as:
Means of transport: metrou, tramvai, tren, gară
Urban landmarks: centru istoric, port, mall, parc, muzeu
Public infrastructure: școală, grădiniță, spital
These expressions are not only lexically enriching but also foundational for engaging in everyday conversations with locals or during travel in Romania.
Vocabulary and Grammar in Context
This lesson consolidates grammatical skills by encouraging structured writing and speech production. You’ll use:
Definite articles for places and institutions
Verb agreement in the present tense for description
Simple comparisons (mai mare decât, la fel de frumos ca etc.)
An example you might write or say:
„Orașul în care locuiesc acum are un metrou modern, mai multe parcuri decât orașul meu natal și un centru istoric foarte vizitat de turiști.”
This combination of grammar and vocabulary creates a scaffold for more nuanced self-expression in Romanian.
Cultural Knowledge and Expression
A valuable addition at this level is the contextual understanding of Romanian geography and urban culture. Through examples like Bucharest being called “Micul Paris” or discussions about towns by the Black Sea or in the Carpathians, learners can make personal connections to Romanian places and values.
Cultural associations also support vocabulary retention and offer learners a broader perspective on the language they are acquiring.
Engage with Your Experience in Romanian
This module doesn’t only teach you how to name city features—it helps you narrate your relationship with a place: how you feel in it, what you notice about it, and what makes it unique or familiar. That communicative purpose aligns perfectly with the goals of any learner at the B1 level who wants to make real-life connections in Romanian.
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If you want to deepen your understanding of comparative structures and geographical vocabulary while learning to speak more personally and fluently about your surroundings, our Romanian Lessons at the B1 level are the perfect fit. Join us and discover how learning about cities and countries in Romanian can make your experience of language and culture come to life.
For additional grammar explanations, check out our recommended grammar resources.
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