The Romanian Alphabet: First Lesson in Our Module
Introduction
Welcome to the first lesson of our Romanian language module for foreigners! In this lesson, we will explore the Romanian alphabet, a fundamental part of any language. We will cover both theory and practice to help you learn quickly and effectively.
The Romanian Alphabet: Theory
The Romanian alphabet consists of 31 letters, including 5 vowels and 26 consonants. It is derived from the Latin alphabet and contains a few characters specific to the Romanian language. Here is the complete list of letters:
A, Ă, Â, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, Î, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, Ș, T, Ț, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Special Letters
Ă (ă) – Pronounced like a short “a,” similar to the “a” in the English word “sofa.”
 (â) and Î (î) – Represent the same sound, a deep “î,” unique to the Romanian language.
Ș (ș) – Pronounced like “sh” in the English word “she.”
Ț (ț) – Pronounced like “ts” in the English word “cats.”
The Romanian Alphabet: Practice
To help you learn the alphabet, we will use several practical exercises.
Exercise 1: Repetition of Letters
Repeat the letters of the Romanian alphabet several times a day. Start slowly, then gradually increase the speed. Focus on correctly pronouncing each letter, especially the special ones: Ă, Â, Î, Ș, and Ț.
Exercise 2: Forming Simple Words
Learning the alphabet is more effective when you use it in words. Here are a few simple words for each letter of the alphabet:
A – Apă (water)
B – Bine (good)
C – Casă (house)
D – Dulce (sweet)
E – Elev (student)
F – Frumos (beautiful)
G – Gata (ready)
H – Hotel (hotel)
I – Iepure (rabbit)
Î – Înțelept (wise)
J – Joc (game)
K – Kilogram (kilogram)
L – Lume (world)
M – Mama (mother)
N – Nor (cloud)
O – Om (man)
P – Pisică (cat)
Q – Qatar (Qatar)
R – Roșu (red)
S – Soare (sun)
Ș – Școală (school)
T – Timp (time)
Ț – Țară (country)
U – Ușă (door)
V – Verde (green)
W – Washington (Washington)
X – Xerox (Xerox)
Y – Yacht (yacht)
Z – Zebră (zebra)
Exercise 3: Writing and Reading
Write each letter and word on paper and read them aloud. This exercise will strengthen your visual and auditory memory. Try writing and reading simple sentences using the words above.
Additional Resources
To improve your reading and writing skills in Romanian, we recommend using online resources and the educational materials we provide. Soon, you will also find video lessons on our website to help you better understand the pronunciation and usage of each letter.
Conclusion
Learning the Romanian alphabet is an important first step in your journey to fluency. Through consistent practice and our educational resources, you will master this essential aspect of the language. Keep practicing and feel free to contact us for any questions or additional help.
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