Foundations For Learning Romanian: Become Your Own Teacher

Motivation, Tactics, Tools and Evaluation for Studying Romanian Alone

What you'll learn

Clearly define your motivation learning how to manage it on the long run.

Understand how to use the CEFR framework to clearly define your language goals.

Put yourself in the shoes of a Romanian schoolkid in order to adapt your journey to the real-life context.

Understand and use the available methods and tools to tune your language learning skills.

Learn how we perceive and process information from our environment and how to deliver the information back.

Learn and find the evaluation methods that suit your needs.

Leave the course confident with the language journey of your choosing.

Follow up the course with the provided list of checkpoints for level A1.

Requirements

No language learning experience required.

No teaching experience required.

Curiosity.

Acrobat Reader or equivalent for opening PDFs.

Description

Master learning Romanian independently and build your own path to fluency.This comprehensive course is designed for everyone who wants to master the art of self-learning Romanian. Whether you're struggling with motivation, time management, grammar, or finding a conversation partner, this course provides everything you need to succeed.Best for beginners, but suitable for any level, this course takes the main language resources and references out there and uses them to create a fail-proof framework. A framework that has been successfully put into practice for over 4 years with hundreds of students from all around the world whose main goal was to learn Romanian. This framework is beautifully shown in an illustration created by Sabina. To support her work, you get access to the free preview of the materials, with the possibility to buy the full resolution here.It will combine theoretical knowledge with real-life examples, and blend in the perspective of your new buddy(ies), Alex, as a Romanian enthusiast on their way(s) to fluency.You will get the chance to learn the theory, visualise it, see how Alex apply(ies) it, and then decide how that theory will work for your journey.This course will not cover or teach you how to do everything. However, it will train you to use any resource and method from your own perspective, building your confidence along the way.This course will not teach you Romanian, but will set you for success with an exhaustive guide of A1 objectives after the final lesson.Course Overview:Chapter 1: Introduction In this introductory chapter, you'll meet our three fictional characters named Alex, who represent different learner profiles. These characters will accompany you throughout the course, sharing their experiences and challenges. We'll also introduce you to our beautifully designed map that visually represents our unique system for learning Romanian. Plus, you'll gain access to free resources associated with our platform to help kickstart your language-learning journey.Chapter 2: The Motivation Discover the theory of motivation and how it can be applied to your language learning journey. Chapter 3: The Big Picture Understanding the big picture is crucial for any language learner. In this chapter, we'll cover the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) system and its importance in language learning. Chapter 4: The Guide This chapter provides an in-depth look at how Romanian is taught within the educational system in Romania. Chapter 5: The Tools In this chapter, we'll introduce a variety of tools and systems for learning Romanian, categorized by CEFR levels (A1 - C2).Chapter 6: The Environment This chapter covers the theory of gathering and making connections about a language from your surroundings, focusing on sight and listening. Chapter 7: The Evaluation In this chapter, we'll explore different ways to evaluate your language skills, including certified and non-certified methods. Chapter 8: The Contract This chapter guides you through creating a contract that outlines your desired proficiency level, specific objectives, and timeframes. Chapter 9: Where to Go from Here Celebrate your achievement of completing the course! In this final chapter, we'll provide a comprehensive list of online resources, useful apps, and recommended books to continue your Romanian learning journey. You'll also receive a specific plan outlining exactly what you should be able to do at level A1, ensuring you have a clear path forward as a beginner.See you inside!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Intro

Lecture 2 Outline

Lecture 3 The Map

Lecture 4 Introducing Alex

Lecture 5 The Romanian Academy

Section 2: The Motivation

Lecture 6 About Motivation

Lecture 7 Alex 1 Motivation

Lecture 8 Alex 2 Motivation

Lecture 9 Alex 3 Motivation

Section 3: The Big Picture

Lecture 10 About the Big Picture

Lecture 11 Alex 1 Big Picture

Lecture 12 Alex 2 Big Picture

Lecture 13 Alex 3 Big Picture

Section 4: The Guide

Lecture 14 About the Guide

Lecture 15 Alex 1 Guide

Lecture 16 Alex 2 Guide

Lecture 17 Alex 3 Guide

Section 5: The Tools

Lecture 18 About the Tools

Lecture 19 About Mediation

Lecture 20 Alex 1 Tools

Lecture 21 Alex 2 Tools

Lecture 22 Alex 3 Tools

Section 6: The Environment

Lecture 23 About the Environment

Lecture 24 Alex 1 Environment

Lecture 25 Alex 2 Environment

Lecture 26 Alex 3 Environment

Section 7: The Evaluation

Lecture 27 About the Evaluation

Lecture 28 Alex 1 Evaluation

Lecture 29 Alex 2 Evaluation

Lecture 30 Alex 3 Evaluation

Section 8: The Contract

Lecture 31 About SMART Goals

Lecture 32 About the Contract

Lecture 33 Alex 1 Contract

Lecture 34 Alex 2 Contract

Lecture 35 Alex 3 Contract

Section 9: Where to Go from Here

Lecture 36 Where to Go from Here

Absolute beginners,Language enthusiasts,Polyglots,Business people,People with Romanian partners,People with Romanian heritage,Travelers and tourists