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286 Total Rules
72 Chapters
7 CEFR level
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Understand Romanian Grammar Faster

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A1
A1

A1 Chapters

Beginner · 52 Total Rules

You can understand and use everyday phrases. Grammar at this level covers present tense, basic sentence patterns, and simple questions.

Present tense basics Yes/no questions Articles & pronouns
5

The Present Tense Journey

Mastering the conjugation of regular verbs in the present indicative. Understanding the structure of simple sentences.

4 rules

6

The Mystery of Articles

Learning the unique enclitic articles that attach to the end of words. Distinguishing between definite and indefinite articles.

4 rules

7

Who Are You?

Personal pronouns and the verb 'a fi' (to be). Basic descriptive structures using adjectives.

4 rules

8

Asking for Everything

How to form questions using interrogative pronouns. Mastering negation and simple sentence negation.

4 rules

9

Numbers and Time

Counting from 1 to 100 and telling time. Using time expressions to organize your day.

4 rules

10

My Family and Possessions

Using possessive adjectives and pronouns. Describing family relationships and personal belongings.

4 rules

11

Daily Routines

Reflexive verbs and daily activity vocabulary. Sequencing events in the present tense.

4 rules

12

Places and Directions

Locative prepositions and basic movement verbs. Asking for and giving simple directions.

4 rules

13

Food and Dining

Vocabulary for groceries and restaurant ordering. Using partitive structures and quantity expressions.

4 rules

14

Describing the World

Adjective agreement with nouns in gender and number. Using common adverbs to modify actions.

4 rules

15

The Power of Negation

Advanced negation patterns and emphatic structures. Avoiding double negatives in standard speech.

4 rules

16

Connecting Ideas

Basic conjunctions to link simple sentences. Expressing cause and effect in a rudimentary way.

4 rules

17

Irregular Verbs Basics

Introduction to the most common irregular verbs. Memorizing high-frequency verb paradigms.

4 rules

A2
A2

A2 Chapters

Elementary · 52 Total Rules

You're building confidence. Grammar expands to past tense, comparisons, and connecting ideas with conjunctions.

Past tense forms Comparisons Connecting sentences
18

Looking Back at Yesterday

The Perfect Past (Perfectul Compus). Narrating completed actions in the past.

4 rules

19

Stories of the Past

The Imperfect tense for descriptions and habits. Contrasting Perfect and Imperfect tenses.

4 rules

20

Future Plans

Forming the future tense using the auxiliary 'a vrea'. Expressing intentions and predictions.

4 rules

21

Comparing Everything

Comparative and superlative structures. Expressing degrees of quality and quantity.

4 rules

22

Object Pronouns

Direct and indirect object pronouns. Mastering their placement within the sentence.

4 rules

23

The Case System Intro

Understanding the Nominative and Accusative cases. How case affects nouns and pronouns.

4 rules

24

Genitive and Dative

Expressing possession and indirect targets. Using the Genitive case with articles.

4 rules

25

Modal Verbs Mastery

Using 'a putea', 'a trebui', and 'a vrea' to express ability and necessity. Modal structures with infinitives.

4 rules

26

Reflexive and Passive

Deep dive into reflexive verbs and passive-like constructions. Using 'se' for impersonal actions.

4 rules

27

Adverbs and Intensity

Expanding vocabulary with adverbs of manner, place, and time. Modifying verbs effectively.

4 rules

28

Numbers and Counters

Ordinal numbers and complex counting systems. Using counters for specific object types.

4 rules

29

Prepositional Phrases

Advanced prepositions and their case requirements. Linking complex noun phrases.

4 rules

30

Reviewing the Basics

Consolidating A1-A2 grammar. Identifying common pitfalls and irregular patterns.

4 rules

B1
B1

B1 Chapters

Intermediate · 48 Total Rules

The breakthrough level. You can express opinions, describe experiences, and handle most travel situations. Grammar covers conditionals, modal verbs, and passive voice.

Conditionals Modal verbs Reported speech
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The Conditional Mood

Forming the conditional for polite requests and hypothetical scenarios. Using 'ar' as the marker.

4 rules

32

The Subjunctive Mood

Introduction to the Subjunctive (Conjunctivul). Expressing wishes, doubts, and requirements.

4 rules

33

Relative Clauses

Using relative pronouns like 'care' and 'cine'. Building complex sentences with embedded clauses.

4 rules

34

Passive Voice

Constructing the passive voice with 'a fi'. Focusing on actions rather than agents.

4 rules

35

Reported Speech

Shifting tenses and pronouns in reported statements. Mastering the art of indirect communication.

4 rules

36

Gerunds and Infinitives

Using the gerund (Gerunziul) for simultaneous actions. Infinitival clauses for concise expression.

4 rules

37

Conjunctions and Flow

Advanced connectors for logical flow. Expressing contrast, concession, and purpose.

4 rules

38

The Vocative Case

Addressing people directly. Understanding morphological changes in the vocative.

4 rules

39

Word Formation

Understanding prefixes and suffixes in Romanian. Creating new words from roots.

4 rules

40

Idiomatic Expressions

Common Romanian idioms and cultural metaphors. Naturalizing your speech patterns.

4 rules

41

Advanced Time Expressions

Nuanced temporal markers. Describing duration and frequency with precision.

4 rules

42

Discourse Markers

Using particles to manage conversation. Signaling agreement, hesitation, or emphasis.

4 rules

C2
C2

C2 Chapters

Mastery · 47 Total Rules

Full mastery. You can understand virtually everything and express yourself with precision. Grammar here refines the finest details of the language.

Literary grammar Nuanced expression Native-level precision
61

Mastering Rhetoric

Advanced persuasive techniques. Crafting speeches and high-level arguments.

3 rules

62

Stylistic Mastery

Developing a personal voice in Romanian. Writing for different audiences and formats.

4 rules

63

Linguistic Analysis

Deconstructing complex texts. Analyzing grammatical structure in classical literature.

4 rules

64

Creative Synthesis

Final synthesis of all levels. Applying advanced concepts to creative writing.

4 rules

65

The Fine Print

Exceptions to the rules. Rare grammatical constructions and edge cases.

4 rules

66

Professional Fluency

Navigating specialized domains. Technical vocabulary and professional syntax.

4 rules

67

Historical Context

The influence of Latin, Slavic, and Turkish on Romanian. Understanding the origins.

4 rules

68

Advanced Discourse Analysis

Analyzing long-form discourse. Identifying logical fallacies and structural weaknesses.

4 rules

69

The Art of Translation

Translating nuances and idioms. Preserving meaning across languages.

4 rules

70

Poetic Structure

Understanding meter and rhyme in Romanian. Writing verse and creative prose.

4 rules

71

Linguistic Philosophy

Reflecting on language structure. The relationship between thought and grammar.

4 rules

72

Final Proficiency Review

Comprehensive assessment of C2 mastery. Preparing for native-level interaction.

4 rules

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