Romanian classes · Los Angeles · Since 2006
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Why Romanian?
Four reasons to take Romanian classes
The Most Overlooked Romance Language
Romanian is closer to Latin than French or Spanish in many ways. If you speak any Romance language, Romanian grammar and vocabulary will feel surprisingly familiar.
Europe's Fastest-Growing Tech Scene
Romania has become a major hub for software development and IT outsourcing. Companies like UiPath were born here, and Romanian developers are in high global demand.
Explore Transylvania for Real
Beyond the Dracula myths, Transylvania has medieval Saxon villages, painted monasteries, and some of Europe's last old-growth forests. Romanian lets you experience it all authentically.
A Latin Island in a Slavic Sea
Romania's linguistic survival is one of history's great puzzles — a Romance language surrounded by Slavic neighbors for over a millennium. Learning it is a window into this unique cultural identity.
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Romanian in Los Angeles
Romanian is the only Romance language that developed in Eastern Europe, and that geographic isolation shaped it into something distinct. About 25 million people speak it, mostly in Romania and Moldova. It preserved Latin features that Spanish, French, and Italian dropped centuries ago — the case system, for instance, which makes Romanian grammar feel both familiar and foreign to speakers of other Romance languages. If you know any Italian, you’ll recognize a lot of Romanian vocabulary. The structure, though, will keep you on your toes.
LA’s Romanian community is concentrated in the San Fernando Valley, particularly around Glendale, Van Nuys, and North Hollywood. There are Romanian Orthodox churches, cultural associations, and a handful of restaurants and bakeries scattered through the Valley. The community grew significantly in the 1990s and 2000s as Romanians emigrated after the fall of communism. Many learners are second-generation kids reconnecting with the language, or Americans married into Romanian families. Others need it for business — Romania has become a serious tech hub in Europe, and EU-related work sometimes requires it.
Strommen has offered Romanian tutoring since 2014, taught by native speakers from Romania. Our approach is conversational from day one. Romanian pronunciation is actually quite consistent — once you learn the rules, you can read anything aloud correctly — but the grammar requires guided practice, especially the articles that attach to the end of nouns instead of the front. Your tutor will tailor every session to your goals, whether that’s chatting with in-laws in Bucharest, reading Romanian literature, or handling business communication.
No public Romanian group classes right now — but we can set up a semi-private class for your family, friends, or company with as few as two people. Get in touch.
Romanian class FAQ
What is the best way to learn Romanian?
Working one-on-one with a native Romanian speaker is the most efficient approach. Romanian has some grammatical features — like noun cases and enclitic articles — that are hard to internalize just from reading about them. You need to hear them used naturally and practice producing them with feedback. Between lessons, Romanian music and films are great supplementary tools. The pronunciation is phonetic and consistent, so once your ear adjusts, reading aloud becomes a powerful practice method.
How long does it take to learn Romanian?
The Foreign Service classifies Romanian as a Category I language, meaning it's among the easier languages for English speakers. If you already speak another Romance language — Spanish, French, Italian, or Portuguese — you'll move even faster because of shared vocabulary. Most students reach conversational ability within 4 to 6 months of regular lessons. Getting comfortable with the case endings and verb conjugations takes longer, but they become automatic with practice.
Is Romanian hard for English speakers?
It's moderate. The vocabulary is largely Latin-based, which helps. The pronunciation is phonetic and predictable, which also helps. The harder parts are the noun cases (Romanian has five), the definite article that sticks to the end of the word instead of appearing before it, and some verb forms. If you've studied any other Romance language, you'll find a lot of overlap. If Romanian is your first, it's still very learnable — just expect the grammar to require more attention than, say, Spanish.
Can I take Romanian classes online?
Absolutely. All of our Romanian lessons are available online. This is especially useful for Romanian since it's a less commonly taught language — online scheduling means we can match you with the right tutor without being limited by geography. Sessions run over video call with screen sharing for any written exercises or materials.
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