Why Romanian Letters Look So Unique
If you’ve seen Romanian written out, you might have noticed some unusual letters like ă, ș, and ț. These special characters give Romanian its unique sound and identity. For kids learning the language, they’re fun to discover and not as tricky as they look!
Meet the Special Letters
Romanian uses the Latin alphabet, just like English, but with a few important extras:
- Ă ă sounds like “uh” (as in sofa)
- Ș ș makes the “sh” sound (like in shoe)
- Ț ț makes the “ts” sound (like in pizza)
- Â â and Î î both sound like a deep “uh,” used in different parts of words
These letters help make Romanian pronunciation clear and consistent. Once kids get the hang of them, reading becomes much easier!
How Kids Can Learn Them Easily
Children aged 2–14 can learn these characters through games, songs, and visual repetition. Younger learners can start by matching letters to sounds, while older kids can practice reading and writing them in simple words.
With tools like Dinolingo’s Romanian learning system, kids are introduced to these letters naturally through videos, flashcards, and vocabulary games. Every activity reinforces both sound and shape.
Try These Fun Activities
Letter Sound Hop
Make flashcards with Romanian special letters. Say a sound, and have kids hop to the right card!
Alphabet Art
Let kids turn letters like ș or ț into fun creatures or characters. Say the sound each time they draw it.
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