1. Talking About Summer Food

• In summer, I eat a lot of fruit and salad. (Vara, mănânc multă fructe și salată.)

• Ice cream is my favorite summer treat. (Înghețata este desertul meu preferat de vară.)

• We have a barbecue with friends every weekend. (Facem grătar cu prietenii în fiecare weekend.)

• A cold watermelon is perfect on a hot day. (Un pepene rece este perfect într-o zi caldă.)

• I love eating fresh strawberries in the summer. (Îmi place să mănânc căpșuni proaspete vara.)

2. Talking About Summer Drinks

• I drink a lot of water because it is hot. (Beau multă apă pentru că este cald.)

• Lemonade is a cold and refreshing drink. (Limonada este o băutură rece și răcoritoare.)

• I make smoothies with fruit every morning. (Fac smoothie-uri cu fructe în fiecare dimineață.)

• Iced coffee is very popular in the summer. (Cafeaua cu gheață este foarte populară vara.)

• We drink juice and eat snacks in the garden. (Bem suc și mâncăm gustări în grădină.)

3. At a Restaurant or Café

• Can I have a cold drink, please? (Pot să am o băutură rece, vă rog?)

• I would like a fruit salad and lemonade. (Aș dori o salată de fructe și limonadă.)

• The menu has many summer dishes. (Meniul are multe feluri de mâncare de vară.)

• This salad is very fresh and delicious. (Această salată este foarte proaspătă și delicioasă.)

• I always choose something light in summer. (Aleg mereu ceva ușor vara.)

4. Describing Food and Drinks

• The lemonade is cold, sweet, and refreshing. (Limonada este rece, dulce și răcoritoare.)

• The salad is light and healthy. (Salata este ușoară și sănătoasă.)

• The watermelon is juicy and sweet. (Pepenele este zemos și dulce.)

• The ice cream is creamy and delicious. (Înghețata este cremoasă și delicioasă.)

• The smoothie is thick and full of vitamins. (Smoothie-ul este gros și plin de vitamine.)

5. Example Sentences

• In summer, I love eating cold watermelon and drinking lemonade.

• My favorite summer breakfast is a smoothie with strawberries and banana.

• We have a barbecue every Saturday — it is always fun.

• I always choose a salad or light food when it is very hot.

• Iced coffee and a good book make a perfect summer afternoon.

6. Simple Comparisons

• Watermelon is sweeter than strawberries. (Pepenele este mai dulce decât căpșunile.)

• A salad is lighter than a burger. (O salată este mai ușoară decât un burger.)

• Lemonade is more refreshing than juice on a hot day. (Limonada este mai răcoritoare decât sucul într-o zi caldă.)

7. Speaking Questions

• What is your favorite summer food?

• Do you prefer cold drinks or hot drinks in summer?

• What do you eat at a barbecue?

• Do you make food at home in summer or go to a restaurant?

• What fruit do you eat most in summer?

8. Model Answers

• My favorite summer food is watermelon. It is cold and very sweet.

• I prefer cold drinks. I love lemonade and iced coffee.

• At a barbecue, I eat grilled chicken, salad, and corn.

• I usually cook at home in summer because it is cheaper and fun.

• I eat a lot of cherries, peaches, and strawberries in the summer.

9. Speaking Task

Prepare 3–5 sentences about your favorite summer food:

• My favorite summer food is ___.

• It is ___ and ___.

• I usually eat it ___.

• In summer, I also drink ___.

• I think summer food is ___ because ___.

Example:
My favorite summer food is grilled corn.
It is sweet and a little smoky.
I usually eat it at a barbecue with friends.
In summer, I also drink a lot of lemonade.
I think summer food is the best because everything tastes fresh.

Vocabulary (English → Romanian)

Food

Drinks

Adjectives for Food

1. Talking About Your Daily Routine

• I wake up at seven o’clock every morning. (Mă trezesc la șapte dimineața în fiecare zi.)

• I have breakfast before I go to work. (Iau micul dejun înainte să merg la muncă.)

• In the afternoon, I take a walk in the park. (După-amiază, fac o plimbare în parc.)

• I usually cook dinner at home. (De obicei, gătesc cina acasă.)

• I go to bed early because I wake up early. (Mă culc devreme pentru că mă trezesc devreme.)

2. Nature Around You

• There are many trees and flowers near my house. (Sunt mulți copaci și flori lângă casa mea.)

• I like to sit outside and listen to the birds. (Îmi place să stau afară și să ascult păsările.)

• The river near our town is clean and beautiful. (Râul de lângă orașul nostru este curat și frumos.)

• In the morning, the air is fresh and cool. (Dimineața, aerul este proaspăt și răcoros.)

• I enjoy walking in nature after work. (Îmi place să merg în natură după muncă.)

3. Spending Time With Friends

• I meet my friends on the weekend. (Mă întâlnesc cu prietenii mei în weekend.)

• We go to a café and talk for a long time. (Mergem la o cafenea și vorbim mult timp.)

• My best friend lives close to me. (Cel mai bun prieten al meu locuiește aproape de mine.)

• We like to go for walks together. (Ne place să mergem la plimbare împreună.)

• Sometimes, we cook food and eat at home. (Uneori, gătim mâncare și mâncăm acasă.)

4. Describing People and Relationships

• My friend is kind and funny. (Prietenul meu este amabil și amuzant.)

• She is always happy and full of energy. (Ea este mereu fericită și plină de energie.)

• We have a lot in common. (Avem multe în comun.)

• He helps me when I have problems. (El mă ajută când am probleme.)

• Good friends are important in life. (Prietenii buni sunt importanți în viață.)

5. Example Sentences

• I wake up early and drink coffee before going to work.

• After work, I go to the park and enjoy the fresh air.

• My friend and I meet every Saturday for coffee.

• We talk about our week and make plans for the future.

• I feel happy when I spend time in nature with my friends.

6. Simple Comparisons

• Morning is quieter than the afternoon. (Dimineața este mai liniștită decât după-amiaza.)

• A walk in nature is more relaxing than watching TV. (O plimbare în natură este mai relaxantă decât să te uiți la TV.)

• My old friend knows me better than my new friends. (Prietenul meu vechi mă cunoaște mai bine decât prietenii noi.)

7. Speaking Questions

• What do you do every morning?

• Do you prefer nature or the city? Why?

• How often do you see your friends?

• What do you like to do with your friends?

• What is your favorite time of day?

8. Model Answers

• Every morning, I wake up, have coffee, and go for a short walk.

• I prefer nature because it is calm and beautiful.

• I see my friends on weekends. We like going to cafés.

• My favorite time of day is the morning because the air is fresh.

9. Speaking Task

Prepare 3–5 sentences about your day and your friends:

• Every morning I ___.

• After work / school, I ___.

• I usually meet my friend ___.

• We like to ___ together.

• My friend is ___ and ___.

Example:
Every morning I wake up at seven and drink coffee.
After work, I go for a walk in the park.
I usually meet my friend Ana on Saturday.
We like to talk and have lunch together.
She is kind and very funny.

Vocabulary (English → Romanian)

Daily Routine

Nature

Friends & Relationships

1. Describing Summer Weather

• It is very hot and sunny today. (Este foarte cald și însorit astăzi.)

• The temperature is thirty-five degrees. (Temperatura este de treizeci și cinci de grade.)

• There is not a cloud in the sky. (Nu este niciun nor pe cer.)

• Sometimes there are short thunderstorms in summer. (Uneori sunt furtuni scurte vara.)

• After the rain, the air feels fresh and cool. (După ploaie, aerul este proaspăt și răcoros.)

2. Talking About the Weather

• What is the weather like today? (Cum este vremea astăzi?)

• It is hot and humid — I feel tired. (Este cald și umed — mă simt obosit.)

• I love sunny days because I can be outside. (Îmi plac zilele însorite pentru că pot sta afară.)

• The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow. (Prognoza meteo spune că va ploua mâine.)

• I always check the weather before going outside. (Verific mereu vremea înainte să ies afară.)

3. Outdoor Sports in Summer

• I play beach volleyball with my friends. (Joc volei pe plajă cu prietenii mei.)

• Many people go cycling along the river. (Mulți oameni merg cu bicicleta pe lângă râu.)

• I go swimming at the outdoor pool every morning. (Merg la înot la piscina în aer liber în fiecare dimineață.)

• We play football in the park after work. (Jucăm fotbal în parc după muncă.)

• Some people go running early to avoid the heat. (Unii oameni aleargă dimineața devreme ca să evite căldura.)

4. Other Outdoor Activities

• We go on a picnic in the park every Sunday. (Mergem la picnic în parc în fiecare duminică.)

• I love hiking in the mountains in the summer. (Îmi place să merg la drumeție în munți vara.)

• The children fly kites at the beach. (Copiii zbor zmee la plajă.)

• We sit outside at the café in the evenings. (Stăm afară la cafenea seara.)

• I love watching open-air concerts in summer. (Îmi place să merg la concerte în aer liber vara.)

5. Example Sentences

• Today is hot and sunny — perfect for outdoor activities.

• In summer, I go cycling in the morning before it gets too hot.

• We have a picnic every Sunday when the weather is good.

• Beach volleyball is my favorite summer sport.

• When there is a thunderstorm, I stay home and read.

6. Simple Comparisons

• Cycling is easier than hiking in the mountains. (Ciclismul este mai ușor decât drumeția în munți.)

• Swimming is cooler than running in the heat. (Înotul este mai răcoritor decât alergatul în căldură.)

• Summer evenings are more pleasant than afternoons. (Serile de vară sunt mai plăcute decât după-amiezele.)

7. Speaking Questions

• What is the weather like in summer where you live?

• What outdoor sport or activity do you like most in summer?

• Do you prefer team sports or individual activities?

• What do you do when the weather is very hot?

• What is your favorite outdoor activity and why?

8. Model Answers

• In summer, it is usually hot and sunny. Sometimes it rains in the afternoon.

• My favorite activity is cycling. I go every morning before breakfast.

• I prefer individual activities like running or swimming.

• When it is very hot, I go to the pool or stay at home with a cold drink.

• My favorite outdoor activity is hiking because I love nature and fresh air.

9. Speaking Task

Prepare 3–5 sentences about summer weather and your favorite outdoor activity:

• In summer, the weather is usually ___.

• My favorite outdoor activity is ___.

• I do this activity ___.

• I like it because ___.

• When the weather is bad, I ___.

Example:
In summer, the weather is usually hot and sunny.
My favorite outdoor activity is swimming.
I do this activity every morning at the outdoor pool.
I like it because it is refreshing and good for my health.
When the weather is bad and it rains, I stay home and watch a film.

Vocabulary (English → Romanian)

Weather

Outdoor Sports

Other Activities & Adjectives

1. Talking About Holidays

• Last summer, I went to the seaside for a week. (Vara trecută, am mers la mare o săptămână.)

• I stayed in a hotel near the beach. (Am stat la un hotel lângă plajă.)

• We visited many interesting places on our trip. (Am vizitat multe locuri interesante în excursia noastră.)

• I took a lot of photos during my holiday. (Am făcut multe fotografii în vacanța mea.)

• The holiday was relaxing and unforgettable. (Vacanța a fost relaxantă și de neuitat.)

2. Planning a Holiday

• This summer, I want to travel to the mountains. (Vara aceasta, vreau să merg la munte.)

• I am looking for a cheap hotel online. (Caut un hotel ieftin online.)

• We are going to travel by car. (Vom merge cu mașina.)

• I plan to visit historical places. (Plănuiesc să vizitez locuri istorice.)

• I hope the weather will be good. (Sper că vremea va fi bună.)

3. Describing an Ideal Summer Day

• My ideal summer day starts with a slow morning. (Ziua mea perfectă de vară începe cu o dimineață lentă.)

• I wake up late and have a big breakfast. (Mă trezesc târziu și mănânc un mic dejun bogat.)

• Then I go to the beach and swim in the sea. (Apoi merg la plajă și înot în mare.)

• In the afternoon, I read a book under an umbrella. (După-amiază, citesc o carte sub o umbrelă.)

• In the evening, I have dinner with my family. (Seara, iau cina cu familia mea.)

4. Talking About Activities on Holiday

• We went hiking in the mountains every morning. (Am mers la drumeție în munți în fiecare dimineață.)

• I tried local food and it was amazing. (Am încercat mâncare locală și a fost uimitoare.)

• We took a boat trip along the coast. (Am făcut o excursie cu barca de-a lungul coastei.)

• I bought souvenirs for my family. (Am cumpărat suveniruri pentru familia mea.)

• The children played on the beach all day. (Copiii s-au jucat pe plajă toată ziua.)

5. Example Sentences

• Last summer, I traveled to the mountains with my family.

• My ideal summer day includes swimming, good food, and sunshine.

• We stayed in a small hotel and visited the old town every day.

• On holiday, I like to relax and not think about work.

• My favorite holiday memory is watching the sunset at the beach.

6. Simple Comparisons

• A holiday at the beach is more relaxing than a holiday in the city. (O vacanță la mare este mai relaxantă decât o vacanță în oraș.)

• Travelling by plane is faster than travelling by car. (Călătoria cu avionul este mai rapidă decât cu mașina.)

• Summer holidays are longer than winter holidays. (Vacanțele de vară sunt mai lungi decât vacanțele de iarnă.)

7. Speaking Questions

• Where did you go on holiday last summer?

• What is your ideal summer day?

• Do you prefer the beach or the mountains for a holiday?

• What activities do you like on holiday?

• Do you travel with family or friends?

8. Model Answers

• Last summer, I went to Constanța with my family. We stayed for five days.

• My ideal day is: slow morning, beach, good food, and a beautiful sunset.

• I prefer the beach because I love swimming and the warm weather.

• On holiday, I like swimming, hiking, and trying local restaurants.

• I usually travel with my family, but sometimes with close friends.

9. Speaking Task

Prepare 3–5 sentences about your ideal summer day or holiday:

• My ideal summer day starts with ___.

• In the morning, I ___.

• At lunchtime, I eat ___.

• In the afternoon, I ___.

• In the evening, I ___.

Example:
My ideal summer day starts with a lazy morning.
I wake up late and have eggs and coffee.
In the morning, I go to the beach and swim.
At lunchtime, I eat a fresh salad and drink cold lemonade.
In the afternoon, I read a book.
In the evening, I watch the sunset with my family.

Vocabulary (English → Romanian)

Travel & Holidays

Holiday Activities

Adjectives

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1. Talking about Gardening

• It is spring, so people start gardening. (Este primăvară, așa că oamenii încep grădinăritul.)

• I am planting flowers in the garden. (Plantez flori în grădină.)

• The soil is wet after the rain. (Solul este ud după ploaie.)

• Plants need water and sunlight. (Plantele au nevoie de apă și lumină solară.)

• The garden looks green and healthy. (Grădina arată verde și sănătoasă.)

2. Plant Growth

• The seed is small. (Sămânța este mică.)

• The seed grows into a plant. (Sămânța crește într-o plantă.)

• First, the plant has a small sprout. (Mai întâi, planta are un vlăstar mic.)

• The plant needs water every day. (Planta are nevoie de apă în fiecare zi.)

• The plant grows slowly. (Planta crește încet.)

3. Describing Plants

• The flower is beautiful and colorful. (Floarea este frumoasă și colorată.)

• The leaves are green and fresh. (Frunzele sunt verzi și proaspete.)

• The tree is tall and strong. (Copacul este înalt și puternic.)

• The grass is soft and green. (Iarba este moale și verde.)

• The plant looks healthy. (Planta arată sănătoasă.)

4. Gardening Actions

• I plant seeds in the soil. (Plantez semințe în sol.)

• I water the plants. (Ud plantele.)

• I take care of the garden. (Îngrijesc grădina.)

• I pull out weeds. (Scot buruienile.)

• I grow vegetables in my garden. (Cresc legume în grădina mea.)

5. Example Sentences

• I plant flowers in my garden in spring.

• The seed grows into a green plant.

• The plant needs water and sunlight.

• My garden is full of flowers and vegetables.

• The leaves are green and soft.

• I take care of the plants every day.

6. Simple Comparisons

• A tree is bigger than a flower. (Un copac este mai mare decât o floare.)

• A sunflower is taller than a rose. (O floarea-soarelui este mai înaltă decât un trandafir.)

• A small plant grows slower than a big plant. (O plantă mică crește mai încet decât o plantă mare.)

7. Speaking Questions

• Do you like gardening? Why?

• What do plants need to grow?

• What do you plant in spring?

• Do you have a garden or plants at home?

• What is your favorite flower or plant?

8. Model Answers

• I like gardening because it is relaxing.

• Plants need water, sunlight, and soil.

• In spring, I plant flowers and vegetables.

• I have plants at home and I take care of them.

• My favorite plant is a rose because it is beautiful.

9. Speaking Task

Prepare 3–5 sentences:

My garden / plant description:

• I have a ___.

• It is ___.

• It needs ___.

• I water it ___.

• It grows ___.

Example:

I have a flower in my garden.
It is red and beautiful.
It needs water and sunlight.
I water it every day.
It grows slowly.

Vocabulary (English → Romanian)

Gardening & Nature

Gardening Actions

Adjectives

Plants & Flowers

1. Talking about Spring

• It is spring. (Este primăvară.)

• The weather is warm and sunny. (Vremea este caldă și însorită.)

• It is rainy today. (Astăzi este ploios.)

• The flowers are growing. (Florile cresc.)

• The grass is green. (Iarba este verde.)

2. Talking about Animals

A. There is / There are

• There is a chick on the farm. (Este un pui la fermă.)

• There is a duckling in the water. (Este un pui de rață în apă.)

• There are many animals in the field. (Sunt multe animale pe câmp.)

B. Describing animals

• It is small and cute. (Este mic și drăguț.)

• It is white and soft. (Este alb și moale.)

• It is brown and fast. (Este maro și rapid.)

C. What animals can do

• It can run. (Poate alerga.)

• It can swim. (Poate înota.)

• It can jump. (Poate sări.)

• It can’t fly. (Nu poate zbura.)

3. Example Sentences

• The duckling is small and yellow. It can swim in the water.

• The lamb is white and soft. It runs in the field.

• The bunny is very cute. It can jump fast.

• The chick is small and walks near the farm.

• On the farm, there are many baby animals.

• In spring, the animals play outside.

4. Simple Comparisons

• The lamb is bigger than the chick. (Mielul este mai mare decât puiul.)

• The bunny is faster than the duckling. (Iepurașul este mai rapid decât puiul de rață.)

• The chick is smaller than the calf. (Puiul este mai mic decât vițelul.)

5. Speaking Questions

• What is your favorite baby animal? Why?

• What can a duckling do?

• Where do animals live?

• What is the weather like in spring?

• Do you like farms? Why?

6. Model Answers

• My favorite animal is a bunny because it is cute and soft.

• A duckling can swim and walk.

• Animals live on farms or in nature.

• In spring, the weather is warm and sunny.

• I like farms because there are many animals.

7. Speaking Task

Prepare 3–5 sentences:

My favorite animal is a ___.
It is ___.
It lives on a ___.
It can ___.
I like it because ___.

8. Vocabulary (English → Romanian)

Spring & Nature

Baby Animals

Adjectives

Verbs

Tip: If you are not sure about a word, check the vocabulary section at the end.

1. Talking about Gardening

• It is spring, so people start gardening. (Este primăvară, așa că oamenii încep grădinăritul.)

• I am planting flowers in the garden. (Plantez flori în grădină.)

• The soil is wet after the rain. (Solul este ud după ploaie.)

• Plants need water and sunlight. (Plantele au nevoie de apă și lumină solară.)

• The garden looks green and healthy. (Grădina arată verde și sănătoasă.)

2. Plant Growth

• The seed is small. (Sămânța este mică.)

• The seed grows into a plant. (Sămânța crește într-o plantă.)

• First, the plant has a small sprout. (Mai întâi, planta are un vlăstar mic.)

• The plant needs water every day. (Planta are nevoie de apă în fiecare zi.)

• The plant grows slowly. (Planta crește încet.)

3. Describing Plants

• The flower is beautiful and colorful. (Floarea este frumoasă și colorată.)

• The leaves are green and fresh. (Frunzele sunt verzi și proaspete.)

• The tree is tall and strong. (Copacul este înalt și puternic.)

• The grass is soft and green. (Iarba este moale și verde.)

• The plant looks healthy. (Planta arată sănătoasă.)

4. Gardening Actions

• I plant seeds in the soil. (Plantez semințe în sol.)

• I water the plants. (Ud plantele.)

• I take care of the garden. (Îngrijesc grădina.)

• I pull out weeds. (Scot buruienile.)

• I grow vegetables in my garden. (Cresc legume în grădina mea.)

5. Example Sentences

• I plant flowers in my garden in spring.

• The seed grows into a green plant.

• The plant needs water and sunlight.

• My garden is full of flowers and vegetables.

• The leaves are green and soft.

• I take care of the plants every day.

6. Simple Comparisons

• A tree is bigger than a flower. (Un copac este mai mare decât o floare.)

• A sunflower is taller than a rose. (O floarea-soarelui este mai înaltă decât un trandafir.)

• A small plant grows slower than a big plant. (O plantă mică crește mai încet decât o plantă mare.)

7. Speaking Questions

• Do you like gardening? Why?

• What do plants need to grow?

• What do you plant in spring?

• Do you have a garden or plants at home?

• What is your favorite flower or plant?

8. Model Answers

• I like gardening because it is relaxing.

• Plants need water, sunlight, and soil.

• In spring, I plant flowers and vegetables.

• I have plants at home and I take care of them.

• My favorite plant is a rose because it is beautiful.

9. Speaking Task

Prepare 3–5 sentences:

My garden / plant description:

• I have a ___.

• It is ___.

• It needs ___.

• I water it ___.

• It grows ___.

Example:

I have a flower in my garden.
It is red and beautiful.
It needs water and sunlight.
I water it every day.
It grows slowly.

Vocabulary (English → Romanian)

Gardening & Nature

Gardening Actions

Adjectives

Plants & Flowers

Tip: You can check the vocabulary list at the end if you don’t understand a word.

1. Talking about Spring

• It is spring. (Este primăvară.)

• The weather is warm and sunny. (Vremea este caldă și însorită.)

• It is rainy today. (Astăzi este ploios.)

• The flowers are growing. (Florile cresc.)

• The grass is green. (Iarba este verde.)

2. Talking about Animals

A. There is / There are

• There is a chick on the farm. (Este un pui la fermă.)

• There is a duckling in the water. (Este un pui de rață în apă.)

• There are many animals in the field. (Sunt multe animale pe câmp.)

B. Describing animals

• It is small and cute. (Este mic și drăguț.)

• It is white and soft. (Este alb și moale.)

• It is brown and fast. (Este maro și rapid.)

C. What animals can do

• It can run. (Poate alerga.)

• It can swim. (Poate înota.)

• It can jump. (Poate sări.)

• It can’t fly. (Nu poate zbura.)

3. Example Sentences

• The duckling is small and yellow. It can swim in the water.

• The lamb is white and soft. It runs in the field.

• The bunny is very cute. It can jump fast.

• The chick is small and walks near the farm.

• On the farm, there are many baby animals.

• In spring, the animals play outside.

4. Simple Comparisons

• The lamb is bigger than the chick. (Mielul este mai mare decât puiul.)

• The bunny is faster than the duckling. (Iepurașul este mai rapid decât puiul de rață.)

• The chick is smaller than the calf. (Puiul este mai mic decât vițelul.)

5. Speaking Questions

• What is your favorite baby animal? Why?

• What can a duckling do?

• Where do animals live?

• What is the weather like in spring?

• Do you like farms? Why?

6. Model Answers

• My favorite animal is a bunny because it is cute and soft.

• A duckling can swim and walk.

• Animals live on farms or in nature.

• In spring, the weather is warm and sunny.

• I like farms because there are many animals.

7. Speaking Task

Prepare 3–5 sentences:

My favorite animal is a ___.
It is ___.
It lives on a ___.
It can ___.
I like it because ___.

8. Vocabulary (English → Romanian)

Spring & Nature

Baby Animals

Adjectives

Verbs

Hobbies

• Reading → Lectură
• Sports → Sporturi
• Cooking → Gătit
• Gardening → Grădinărit
• Painting → Pictură
• Traveling → Călătorie
• Dancing → Dans
• Photography → Fotografie
• Hiking → Drumeții

Occupations

• Teacher → Profesor
• Engineer → Inginer
• Doctor → Medic
• Artist → Artist
• Chef → Chef
• Lawyer → Avocat
• Pilot → Pilot
• Architect → Arhitect
• Nurse → Asistent medical
• Student → Student
• Store Clerk → Vânzător / Angajat de magazin
• Farmer → Fermier
• Carpenter → Tâmplar
• Butcher → Măcelar
• Baker → Brutar
• Postman → Poștaş
• Veterinarian → Veterinar

Activities

• Exercising → Exerciții
• Shopping → Cumpărături
• Cooking → Gătit
• Traveling → Calătorii
• Writing → Scriere
• Swimming → Înot
• Playing games → Jocuri
• Volunteering → Voluntariat

Food

• Bread → Pâine
• Meat → Carne
• Fish → Pește
• Cheese → Brânză
• Potato → Cartof
• Vegetables → Legume
• Soup → Supă
• Cabbage rolls / Stuffed cabbage → Sarmale
• Sausage → Salam
• Cake → Tort
• Polenta → Mămăligă

Colors

• Red → Roșu
• Blue → Albastru
• Green → Verde
• Yellow → Galben
• Black → Negru
• White → Alb
• Orange → Portocaliu
• Purple → Mov
• Pink → Roz
• Brown → Maro

Drinks

• Coffee → Cafea
• Tea → Ceai
• Water → Apă
• Juice → Suc
• Wine → Vin
• Beer → Bere
• Milk → Lapte
• Soda → Băutură carbonată
• Lemonade → Limonadă

2. Practice Questions

Basic Questions

1. What is your name? - Care este numele tău?
2. How old are you? - Câți ani ai?
3. What is your occupation? - Ce profesie ai?
4. What is your nationality? - Ce naționalitate ai?
5. Where do you live? - Unde locuiești?
6. What are your hobbies? - Ce hoburi ai?
7. What is your favorite activity / food / color / drink? - Care este activitatea / mâncarea / culoarea / băutura ta preferată?

Specific Questions

1. Do you know someone who likes chocolate? - Cunoști pe cineva care îi place ciocolata?
2. Do you have a hobby that involves music? - Ai un hobby legat de muzică?
3. Are you from a city with a population over a hundred? - Ești dintr-un oraș cu o populație de peste o sută?
4. Is your favorite color blue? - Culoarea ta preferată este albastră?
5. Do you like to swim or play sports? - Îți place să înoți sau să faci sport?
6. Do you eat pizza or pasta for lunch? - Mănânci pizza sau paste la prânz?
7. Are you a student or a teacher? - Ești student sau profesor?

Basic Introductions

My name is … → Numele meu este …
I am from … → Sunt din …
I live in … → Locuiesc în …
I work as … / I study … → Lucrez ca … / Studiez …
I joined this club because … → M-am alăturat acestui club pentru că …

Talking about Yourself

In my free time, I like … → În timpul liber, îmi place …
My hobbies are … → Hobby-urile mele sunt …
Recently, I have been … → Recent, am …
One interesting thing about me is … → Un lucru interesant despre mine este …
I enjoy … → Îmi place …

Getting to Know Others

Where are you from? → De unde ești?
What do you do? → Cu ce te ocupi?
What do you like to do in your free time? → Ce îți place să faci în timpul liber?
Have you been to this club before? → Ai mai fost la acest club înainte?
What made you join? → Ce te-a făcut să te alături?

Orthodox Easter & Holy Week

Days of Holy Week

Palm Sunday → Duminica Floriilor
Holy Monday → Lunea Mare
Holy Wednesday → Miercurea Mare
Holy Thursday → Joia Mare
Good Friday → Vinerea Mare
Holy Saturday → Sâmbăta Mare
Easter Sunday → Paștele

Church & Religious Words

church → biserică
priest → preot
congregation → enoriași
sermon → predică
icon → icoană
candle → lumânare
holy water → apă sfințită
resurrection → înviere
fasting → post
blessing → binecuvântare
confession → spovedanie
midnight service → slujbă de Înviere

Traditions & Customs

to dye eggs → a vopsi ouă
red eggs → ouă roșii
egg tapping / egg knocking → ciocnitul ouălor
to decorate eggs → a decora ouă
Easter basket → coș de Paște
to prepare food → a pregăti mâncare
to clean the house → a face curățenie
to visit relatives → a vizita rudele
to attend church → a merge la biserică
to take light / holy fire → a lua Lumina Sfântă

Food & Cooking Vocabulary

lamb → miel
roast lamb → miel la cuptor
boiled eggs → ouă fierte
soup → ciorbă
traditional dishes → mâncăruri tradiționale
to bake → a coace
to boil → a fierbe
to roast → a frige
feast → ospăț / masă festivă

Family & Social Vocabulary

family gathering → reuniune de familie
relatives → rude
guests → oaspeți
to celebrate → a sărbători
holiday → sărbătoare
tradition → tradiție
custom → obicei

Useful Expressions for Speaking

“In my family, we usually …” → „În familia mea, de obicei …”
“A typical tradition is …” → „O tradiție tipică este …”
“I usually celebrate with …” → „De obicei sărbătoresc cu …”
“My favorite tradition is …” → „Tradiția mea preferată este …”
“When I was a child, we used to …” → „Când eram copil, obișnuiam să …”
“For me, Easter is about …” → „Pentru mine, Paștele înseamnă …”
“On Holy Wednesday, we usually …” → „Miercurea Mare, de obicei …”
“On Good Friday, people usually …” → „Vinerea Mare, oamenii de obicei …”
“After the midnight service, we …” → „După slujba de Înviere, noi …”

Linking & Storytelling Phrases

First → Mai întâi
Then → Apoi
After that → După aceea
Finally → În cele din urmă
Next year, I want to … → Anul viitor, vreau să …