Moldova Bacalaureat Romanian for Non-Native Speakers study plan
Moldova Bacalaureat Romanian for Non-Native Speakers · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Reading comprehension of Romanian texts (literary and non-literary) & Grammar and vocabulary in context
Skim 12 short non-literary Romanian texts (news briefs, notices, instructions) and identify the main idea of each in one sentence
Locate explicit information in 10 texts by underlining the exact phrase that answers a who/what/when/where question
Build a personal glossary of 60 high-frequency academic and connective words (de exemplu, prin urmare, totuși, în ciuda) with a Romanian definition and one original example sentence each
Classify 20 unknown words from your readings by part of speech using suffixes and article endings
Your checkpoint
A reading log of 12 texts, each with a one-sentence main idea, one explicit-detail answer quoted from the text, and a glossary of 60 entries
Reading comprehension of Romanian texts (literary and non-literary) & Grammar and vocabulary in context
Answer 30 inference questions on short texts, justifying each answer with a quoted line
Distinguish fact from opinion in 10 opinion-style texts by marking evaluative adjectives and modal verbs
Conjugate 25 common verbs in present, perfect compus, and imperfect, then use 10 of them correctly in context sentences
Apply the correct article (hotărât/nehotărât) to 40 nouns, including neuter nouns in singular and plural
Your checkpoint
A 30-item inference worksheet with written justifications plus a verb-conjugation table of 25 verbs checked against a dictionary
Reading comprehension of Romanian texts (literary and non-literary) & Understanding and interpreting literary texts
Read two short literary fragments (prose) and summarize each plot in 80-100 words without copying sentences
Identify narrator, characters, setting, and conflict in each fragment and write them in a structured table
Interpret two symbols or recurring images and explain their function in 3-4 sentences each
Compare the tone of the two fragments using at least five precise adjectives
Your checkpoint
A two-part literary analysis sheet (one per fragment) with plot summary, narrative elements table, and symbol interpretation, totaling 300-350 words
Reading comprehension of Romanian texts (literary and non-literary) & Understanding and interpreting literary texts & Grammar and vocabulary in context
Read one poem and one prose fragment and state the theme of each in a single thesis sentence
Select and quote four relevant lines per text to support your thesis
Complete 40 grammar items on pronoun use (personal, relative, demonstrative) in connected text
Self-mark 20 reading items under timed conditions (45 minutes) and log every error by cause
Your checkpoint
A timed mock reading-and-literature section (20 items, 45 minutes) with a corrected error log classifying mistakes as vocabulary, inference, grammar, or time management
Written communication and text production & Orthography, punctuation, and spelling
Plan and write two argumentative texts of 180-220 words on everyday topics, each with a clear thesis, two supporting arguments, and a conclusion
Use five cohesive devices per text correctly (însă, de asemenea, în concluzie, pe de o parte, drept urmare)
Apply comma rules for enumeration, vocative, and subordinate clauses across 40 punctuation items
Correct 30 deliberately misspelled words, including diacritics (ă, â, î, ș, ț) and hyphenation of pronouns (să-i, mi-a)
Your checkpoint
Two polished argumentative texts of 180-220 words each, revised after feedback, plus a corrected punctuation and spelling exercise set of 70 items
Written communication and text production & Orthography, punctuation, and spelling & Functional and everyday texts
Write one formal email of request and one informal message of 100-130 words each, matching register to recipient
Draft a functional text (announcement or complaint) of 120 words that includes all required factual details
Proofread your own three texts using a checklist of agreement, diacritics, and punctuation, and log corrections made
Rewrite three sentences from informal to formal register without changing meaning
Your checkpoint
A portfolio of three functional texts (formal email, informal message, announcement) with a marked-up first draft, final version, and proofreading checklist showing at least 15 self-corrections
Oral communication and interaction & Functional and everyday texts
Record yourself delivering a two-minute monologue on a familiar topic, then re-record after fixing three fluency issues
Prepare and ask eight interview-style questions and answer eight questions aloud using full sentences
Role-play four everyday situations (asking directions, reporting a problem, making a request, apologizing) with a partner or voice recorder
Practice five repair strategies (asking for repetition, paraphrasing, circumlocution) and use each once on recording
Your checkpoint
Four audio recordings totaling 10-12 minutes (monologue, Q&A, two role-plays) with a self-assessment noting fluency, pronunciation, and vocabulary gaps
Reading comprehension of Romanian texts (literary and non-literary) & Grammar and vocabulary in context & Written communication and text production & Orthography, punctuation, and spelling & Understanding and interpreting literary texts & Oral communication and interaction & Functional and everyday texts
Complete one full timed mock exam under official timing and score each domain separately
Re-teach your three weakest subskills using targeted exercises of 15 items each
Revise your personal glossary and error log, removing entries you have mastered
Rehearse the oral component twice, once with a timer and once with a listener giving feedback
Your checkpoint
A scored full mock exam with a domain-by-domain breakdown, a prioritized list of three remaining weaknesses, and a one-page revision sheet used for final review
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 70% on the 30-item inference worksheet and use 10 newly learned verbs correctly in original sentences without dictionary help
Week 4: Score at least 65% on the timed reading-and-literature mock and show an error log in which no single cause accounts for more than half of the mistakes
Week 6: Produce three functional texts that a native reader judges clear and register-appropriate, with fewer than five residual errors across all three after proofreading
Week 8: Score at least 75% overall on the full timed mock, with no domain below 60%, and complete both oral rehearsals within time limits