The Authors’ Foreword/7
Chapter 1 International Travel/11
Chapter 2 Domestic Travel /45
Chapter 3 Administrative and Banking Services /83
Chapter 4 Accommodation and Car Rental /129
Chapter 5 Medical Consultations and Treatments /159
Chapter 6 Shopping/215
Chapter 7 Restaurant/257
Chapter 8 Studies /301
Chapter 9 Excursions/335
Chapter 10 Leisure time/411
Romanian - English Glossaries/489
This Romanian-English text book, part of a larger bilingual series, is aimed in particular at those who want to understand and use Romanian language in an authentic and effective way, in conversational contexts inspired by everyday life in Romania.
Whether you are a student, tourist, diplomat or professional temporarily or permanently settled in Romania, this lexical and conversational guide will support you in mastering the Romanian language at an intermediate-advanced level, facilitating your rapid adaptation to various social-administrative situations that you may encounter during your stay in the country.
At the same time, this edition is also a useful tool for Romanians who want to develop their communication skills in English language, using conversational contexts applied to the national social-cultural specifics.
The over 100 dialogues included, organized thematically, reflect situations commonly encountered by those visiting Romania or even living here.
Through its structure, the book covers a wide range of social-cultural experiences: from entering the country through customs crossing points, to using means of transportation, administrative formalities, business meetings, renting a house or a car, studying and reading activities, interacting with public officials, medical consultations and purchasing medicines, up to multiple leisure options.
Beyond the thematic variety, the book also provides you with cultural coordinates and useful suggestions, facilitating a better understanding of the context and helping you overcome potential language or social-cultural barriers. The thematic sections and glossaries of related terms introduce you to the specifics of authentic communication in Romanian language, in a mirror-translated form into English language, giving you confidence in daily conversational interactions, both in a private context and in professional situations that may involve the use of one or the other language.
More than a conversation guide, this book is an invitation to discover Romania and Romanians through the lens of varied linguistic interactions, connected to contemporary conversational reality, being both a valuable tool for learning Romanian language and at the same time for improving your English language skills.
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