Why Romanian Is Easier Than You Think When people hear “Romanian,” they often imagine a complex, unfamiliar language tucked away in Eastern Europe. But here's the surprise: Romanian might be one of the most approachable languages you haven’t considered learning yet. Here's why: 1. It’s a Romance Language Romanian is in the same family as Spanish, French, and Italian. That means if you've studied any of those, you already know more Romanian than you think. "Bună" = Hello "Eu vorbesc" = I speak "Mulțumesc" = Thank you 2. Pronunciation Is Straightforward Romanian is phonetic, it’s pronounced exactly how it’s written. No silent letters, no surprises. What you see is what you say! 3. Vocabulary Overlap Many English words come from Latin. So does Romanian! You'll find tons of familiar terms that make learning faster: Universitate = University Important = Important Restaurant = Restaurant 4. Grammar With a Twist and Learnable Yes, Romanian has cases and some Slavic influence, but it's still far more predictable and regular than you’d expect. And once the basics click, it flows naturally. Want to give Romanian a try? I teach Romanian on italki in a relaxed, personalized way. Let’s make it fun, clear, and way less intimidating than you’d expect. Book a trial and see how quickly you can start speaking! #LearnRomanian #RomanianLanguage #italkiTeacher #WhyNotRomanian #RomanceLanguages #LanguageLearning