Romanian for the Citizenship Oath: Preparation with Native Speakers

To successfully pass the Romanian citizenship test, you will need Romanian language skills at A2 level according to the CEFR scale. This level means you should be able to:

• Understand and use simple expressions in everyday situations;
• Maintain basic conversations on topics related to daily life (such as shopping, family, work);
• Read and write short, simple messages.

The main goal of the test is to ensure you can minimally communicate in Romanian and correctly read the oath text. Our native teachers can help you reach A2 level by working on your pronunciation and speaking skills, and preparing you for the written part if required.

The Romanian citizenship exam is not standardized but typically includes a few key stages:

• Oral Interview: You might be asked to talk about yourself, your family, and your reasons for obtaining citizenship. This stage helps assess how well you can hold a basic conversation in Romanian. Our native teachers will help you prepare for these questions.
• Oath Reading: The key part of the exam is reading the oath. The text is short, but it’s essential to pronounce it correctly. We will help you learn and practice it with our native teachers.
• Written tasks (in some cases): In certain regions, you might be asked to fill out a simple form or write a short text, for example, about yourself. However, the main focus is on the oral part and the oath reading.

The oath you will need to recite during the exam is as follows:

„Jur să fiu devotat(ă) poporului român şi să respect Constituţia şi legile României.”

This translates to: “I swear to be loyal to the Romanian people and respect the Constitution and laws of Romania.” We will help you learn the text and pronounce it correctly. Our native teachers will guide you through the nuances of pronunciation.

To pass the Romanian language exam, we recommend the following tips:

• Practice pronunciation daily: Regular speaking practice will help you prepare for the oral part of the exam. Use audio recordings and lessons with native speakers.
• Break down the oath: Divide the text into smaller parts and repeat it step by step to learn it easily and confidently recite it during the exam.
• Practice with native speakers: Reach out to our native teachers for practical assistance in preparing for the exam.
• Use audio and video materials: Listen to Romanian podcasts and watch videos in Romanian to get used to native speakers' intonations and speech pace.

Our native teachers will offer you a comprehensive preparation plan to help you confidently pass the exam:

• Learning essential vocabulary and grammar: You will master key topics that will enable you to talk freely about yourself, your family, work, and everyday situations.
• Practicing pronunciation and reading the oath: We will focus on pronunciation, which is especially important for correctly reading the oath. Regular lessons with native speakers will boost your confidence.
• Conversation practice: We will simulate realistic communication scenarios to prepare you for potential questions during the exam.
• Using audio and video materials: We recommend listening to Romanian podcasts and watching Romanian-language videos to get familiar with native speakers' intonation and speed.