7 Romanian Learning Apps and Courses, Including Duolingo

Yes. Romanian appeared in Duolingo's official course selector on August 8, 2026. Its catalogue can change, so check again for a later decision.

There is no universal “best” Romanian app. The useful question is what you can do consistently with your time and budget. Choose one core path, then fill its clearest gap.

If you have ten minutes a day

Start with Duolingo for routine or Clozemaster once basic sentences are familiar.

If you have thirty minutes and can pay

Test Pimsleur for speaking recall or RomanianPod101 for an audio-and-notes library.

If you already consume Romanian media

Use LingQ to work through audio and text you care about, then discuss it aloud.

1. Duolingo

Duolingo Romanian is an accessible starting point for brief vocabulary and sentence practice. It works best as a consistent beginner routine.

It supplies limited free conversation and cannot be the only test of listening. Say each sentence and write a variation without looking.

2. Pimsleur

Pimsleur Romanian uses half-hour audio lessons with prompted spoken responses. It is a good fit for commuters or learners whose main goal is quick oral recall.

Its Romanian offering may be smaller than some of Pimsleur's flagship courses, so confirm the current number of levels before subscribing. It also needs a separate grammar, reading, and writing resource.

3. RomanianPod101

RomanianPod101 offers audio and video lessons, dialogue breakdowns, vocabulary tools, notes, and learning pathways from beginner upward. It suits learners who want a large searchable library.

Subscription levels unlock different tools, and a large catalogue can scatter your attention. Follow one recommended pathway and check current pricing before paying for teacher access.

4. Mango Languages

Mango Languages includes Romanian in its catalogue and uses guided conversations, native-speaker audio, and cultural notes. Check for access through a public library, university, or employer first.

Verify the current Romanian course depth. It is a guided foundation, not a replacement for long listening or writing feedback.

5. Clozemaster

Clozemaster Romanian asks learners to fill missing words in full sentences. It is useful for expanding vocabulary after basic grammar and high-frequency words are familiar.

The company acknowledges that community sentence data can contain errors. Verify odd translations and do not use it as your sole source of pronunciation or grammar.

6. LingQ

LingQ Romanian pairs Romanian audio with transcripts and lets you import outside content. It suits learners ready to spend more time reading and listening beyond scripted beginner dialogues.

Content quality and difficulty vary. Begin with graded material, and do not confuse saving vocabulary with learning to use it.

7. ChickyTutor

ChickyTutor Romanian practice is a private output option after a lesson or short text. Ask it to reuse a small set of target phrases in a travel, family, or workplace scene.

It is not a Romanian course or an authority on accent, regional forms, and subtle grammar corrections. Verify important feedback with native audio, a teacher, or a reliable reference.

Run a five-minute Romanian train-station roleplay. Begin after I say “Aș dori un bilet dus-întors la Brașov.” Ask when I want to leave, whether I prefer first or second class, and confirm the price. Keep replies at A1 level. End with three corrections to check.

Pick one pair

For a low-cost start, combine Duolingo with library access to Mango if available. For speaking recall, pair Pimsleur with a written reference. For intermediate input, pair LingQ with Clozemaster. In every case, add one short ChickyTutor roleplay or human conversation each week and judge progress outside the main app.