Learn 🇷🇴 Romanian by Listening

Romanian is actually more accessible than many think. As a Romance language, about 77% of Romanian vocabulary has Latin roots, making many words recognizable to English speakers. While Romanian has some unique grammar features, our listening-first method helps you absorb patterns naturally rather than memorizing complex rules. Most learners start understanding basic Romanian conversations within weeks.

Yes—listening comprehension is the foundation of fluency. Research shows that understanding spoken Romanian before focusing on speaking accelerates overall proficiency. Erla combines listening with context clues, reading, and grammar explanations to create complete comprehension. You're not just listening; you're training your brain to process Romanian naturally like native speakers do.

Progress varies, but most Erla users report understanding basic Romanian conversations within 2-3 months of consistent practice. Our adaptive method focuses on high-frequency words and phrases first, so you quickly build practical comprehension. Daily 10-minute sessions typically yield better results than occasional long study periods.

Erla focuses on standard Romanian as spoken in Romania, which is mutually intelligible with Moldovan Romanian. The differences are minimal—mostly accent variations and occasional vocabulary choices. Whether you're planning to visit Bucharest, Chișinău, or Romanian communities worldwide, you'll build comprehension skills that work everywhere the language is spoken.

Absolutely not. Erla is designed for Romanian beginners with zero experience. Our method mirrors natural language acquisition—the same process that worked when you learned your first language. Whether you've never studied languages before or you're a polyglot adding Romanian to your collection, the audio-first approach adapts to your starting point.

Romanian evolved in Eastern Europe, giving it unique characteristics among Romance languages. It retains grammatical cases that other Romance languages lost, has Slavic influences in vocabulary, and uses distinct sounds like the central vowel 'ă'. Erla's contextual learning helps you grasp these distinctive features naturally without getting overwhelmed by grammatical terminology.

Erla's AI-generated voices capture authentic Romanian pronunciation, including challenging sounds like 'ț', 'ș', and the central vowel. By repeatedly hearing words in context, you develop accurate pronunciation naturally. The listening-first approach trains your ear to distinguish Romanian's melodic intonation patterns, which is crucial for both understanding and speaking correctly.

Traditional courses often emphasize reading and grammar before comprehension, which isn't how we naturally acquire languages. Erla prioritizes understanding spoken Romanian first—the method proven most effective by language acquisition research. Plus, our short audio lessons fit your lifestyle, making consistent practice effortless. You're learning Romanian the way Romanian children do: listening, understanding, then speaking.