In this episode of Passive Learner – Romanian Stories, you’ll hear a short bilingual story: each sentence is spoken in Romanian, then repeated in English.

Level: Beginner

Theme: A retired primary school teacher in Iași faces the emotional challenge of deciding whether to donate her extensive collection of beloved children's books. Prompted by her granddaughter, she ultimately chooses to give a selection of the books to a new local library, finding fulfillment in knowing her collection will continue to educate and inspire new readers.

🎧 Perfect for listening while commuting, exercising, or relaxing.

Music credit: “Podcast Interview Background Music” by Andrii Poradovskyi (INPLUSMUSIC) — free for use via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/music/funk-podcast-interview-background-music-330809/

In this episode of Passive Learner – Romanian Stories, you’ll hear a short bilingual story: each sentence is spoken in Romanian, then repeated in English.

Level: Beginner

Theme: An architect in Timișoara prepares and conducts a public consultation to advocate for the renovation of an old, historic building into a cultural center. The story focuses on his effort to address public concerns and gain community trust for the project, achieving a small, positive result by the end of the day.

🎧 Perfect for listening while commuting, exercising, or relaxing.

Music credit: “Podcast Interview Background Music” by Andrii Poradovskyi (INPLUSMUSIC) — free for use via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/music/funk-podcast-interview-background-music-330809/

In this episode of Passive Learner – Romanian Stories, you’ll hear a short bilingual story: each sentence is spoken in Romanian, then repeated in English.

Level: Beginner

Theme: A student prepares her small apartment for the arrival of her mother, undertaking a thorough cleaning and organizing task to ensure a welcoming environment. The story focuses on her meticulous preparation and the warm anticipation of the reunion.

🎧 Perfect for listening while commuting, exercising, or relaxing.

Music credit: “Podcast Interview Background Music” by Andrii Poradovskyi (INPLUSMUSIC) — free for use via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/music/funk-podcast-interview-background-music-330809/

In this episode of Passive Learner – Romanian Stories, you’ll hear a short bilingual story: each sentence is spoken in Romanian, then repeated in English.

Level: Beginner

Theme: A graphic designer who is an amateur clockmaker attempts to repair his grandmother's antique music box for his niece's birthday, overcoming technical setbacks to restore a cherished family heirloom.

🎧 Perfect for listening while commuting, exercising, or relaxing.

Music credit: “Podcast Interview Background Music” by Andrii Poradovskyi (INPLUSMUSIC) — free for use via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/music/funk-podcast-interview-background-music-330809/

In this episode of Passive Learner – Romanian Stories, you’ll hear a short bilingual story: each sentence is spoken in Romanian, then repeated in English.

Level: Beginner

Theme: A young architect must finalize a presentation for a community project, realizing that connecting with people requires a simple, emotional vision rather than complex technical details, leading to a successful public meeting.

🎧 Perfect for listening while commuting, exercising, or relaxing.

Music credit: “Podcast Interview Background Music” by Andrii Poradovskyi (INPLUSMUSIC) — free for use via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/music/funk-podcast-interview-background-music-330809/

In this episode of Passive Learner – Romanian Stories, you’ll hear a short bilingual story: each sentence is spoken in Romanian, then repeated in English.

Level: Beginner

Theme: A girl spends a spring day with her grandmother planting flowers in the garden — learning about patience, caring for plants, and the joy of watching something grow from seed to bloom.

🎧 Perfect for listening while commuting, exercising, or relaxing.

Music credit: “Podcast Interview Background Music” by Andrii Poradovskyi (INPLUSMUSIC) — free for use via ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://pixabay.com/music/funk-podcast-interview-background-music-330809/