Romanian Language for Intermediates: Expressing Actions, Wishes, and Duties
Learning Romanian at an intermediate level opens the door to expressing ideas with more nuance and grammatical accuracy. Among the first courses we explore at B1 level is one focused on expressing obligation, possibility, preference, and everyday family responsibilities, including the use of the subjunctive mood—a vital structure for fluency.
Key Grammar Focus: The Romanian Subjunctive Mood
One of the main learning objectives at this stage is mastering the subjunctive mood (conjunctivul). Used after verbs such as a vrea (to want), a trebui (to have to), a putea (to be able to), and a dori (to wish), the subjunctive allows Romanian speakers to express desires, obligations, intentions, and hypothetical actions.
Examples:
Vreau să merg la bunici. (I want to go to my grandparents.)
Trebuie să învețe pentru școală. (He/she must study for school.)
Poți să speli vasele? (Can you wash the dishes?)
Unlike English, where such constructions often use modal verbs and the infinitive, Romanian requires the subjunctive after most verbs of intention, necessity, or emotion. This distinction is key when learning Romanian at an intermediate level.
Building a Strong Vocabulary: The Verb List
To reinforce fluency, learners are encouraged to consolidate an active vocabulary of high-frequency verbs. In this course, students reflect on verbs related to daily routines, personal preferences, and interactions both at home and in public settings.
Useful verbs include:
a ajuta (to help), a învăța (to learn), a merge (to go), a mânca (to eat), a spăla (to wash), a lucra (to work), a negocia (to negotiate), a locui (to live), and a desena (to draw).
Through writing and speaking activities, learners translate, conjugate, and use these verbs in varied contexts to internalize their meanings and grammatical forms.
Daily Life and Family Responsibilities
To bring vocabulary and grammar to life, students describe their personal and family routines. They are invited to speak and write about household chores and family roles using the correct verb forms and syntactic structures.
For example:
Mama gătește pentru toată familia.
Tata spală vasele.
Eu îmi ajut sora cu temele.
Such tasks help learners relate language to real experiences and deepen their cultural understanding of Romanian family dynamics.
Why You Should Join Our Romanian Language Courses
Developing fluency means going beyond memorized phrases and into grammar that supports real expression. Our B1-level courses guide learners through Romanian grammar with clarity and cultural insight. If you’re serious about taking your skills to the next level, start practicing with us and discover how Romanian becomes not just a subject, but a living language.
Romanian Lessons that are contextual, relevant, and academically designed await you. Let your next step be a confident one in our guided language program.
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