Romanian Language B1 – Talking About Holidays
Discover Holidays Around the World While Learning Romanian
Learning Romanian at the B1 level means exploring not only grammar and vocabulary, but also the culture and traditions that shape the language. One engaging and meaningful topic we introduce early in our intermediate-level courses is the vocabulary and structures used to talk about holidays—both Romanian and international. This linguistic journey connects language learning with cultural discovery, helping learners talk about past celebrations, describe traditions, and ask meaningful questions about others’ customs.
Romanian Holidays and Their Significance
In the B1 curriculum, we begin by revisiting and expanding familiar vocabulary, introducing learners to a variety of holidays celebrated in Romania. From Anul Nou (New Year) and Ziua Unirii Principatelor Române (January 24th) to Paștele (Easter) and Crăciunul (Christmas), learners explore both secular and religious holidays. The lessons offer not only vocabulary and date-specific expressions, but also encourage students to speak about how these days are celebrated, who they celebrate with, and what traditional foods are shared.
Through this cultural immersion, students deepen their understanding of Romanian society and values. Grammar-wise, they work with the present and past tenses, question formation, and descriptive phrases, all essential when asking about or describing traditions.
Talking About Holidays in Your Own Country
One of the most interactive aspects of this unit is the practical application: learners are invited to present holidays from their own culture using Romanian. Guided by prompts such as Nume, Dată, Tradiție, and Mâncare, students build both fluency and cultural awareness by comparing traditions. This exercise not only strengthens conversational skills but also allows students to reflect on similarities and differences between cultures—fostering empathy and deeper cross-cultural understanding.
Learners also expand their vocabulary with thematic terms like lumânare (candle), cadou (gift), recoltă (harvest), and specific dishes such as curcan umplut (stuffed turkey) or plăcintă cu dovleac (pumpkin pie), as seen in lessons about Thanksgiving and Diwali. These thematic exercises help learners use precise and vivid language.
From Vocabulary to Conversation
Grammatically, students learn to use possessive structures (sărbătoarea mea preferată este…), demonstrative pronouns, and past-tense verbs to describe past celebrations. Moreover, they practice asking open-ended questions, encouraging genuine conversations: Ce sărbători sunt în țara ta? or Cum sărbătorești Crăciunul?
These dialogues and writing tasks prepare learners to engage in spontaneous conversations, write about personal experiences, and express opinions—key outcomes for any intermediate speaker of Romanian.
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If you’re looking to enrich your vocabulary and enhance your speaking fluency while exploring global and local traditions, our Romanian Language B1 course offers the perfect balance. Whether your interest is in festivals, historical events, or culinary customs, these Romanian Lessons will help you connect the language with life. Discover the richness of Romanian through authentic topics—and come celebrate language learning with us!
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