INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Romanian has a total of 7 vowels. Of these, the letters a, e, o, and u will likely give you the least trouble, so those vowel sounds are a good place to start. Pay attention to the position of your lips and tongue – this will help you pronounce unique Romanian vowel sounds.   A sounds like the a in the English word "father." As you make this sound, keep your lips open and unrounded, with your tongue lying in the bottom of your mouth.  E sounds like the e in the English word "bed." Your lips are slightly open, less open than when you made the a sound, with your tongue up slightly and stretched towards the front of your mouth.  O sounds like the aw in the English word "yawn." Your lips should be rounded when you make this sound, the same as they would be if you were making the o sound in English.  U sounds like the oo in the English word "boot." Your lips should be rounded, the same as they would be when making this sound in English. The i in Romanian may be more difficult for you to pronounce, as it has a unique sound that doesn't exist in English. The Romanian alphabet also has 2 more vowels: ă and î or â (which both make the same sound).  The letter i makes an ee sound, similar to the ee in the English word "free."  Ă, also called a schwa or an A-breve, makes an uh sound, similar to the a in the English word "about."  Â and Î, also known as A-circumflex and I-circumflex, are pronounced exactly the same way. Typically, î is used at the beginning of a word, while â is used in the middle. There is no equivalent sound in the English language, but it sounds similar to the u sound in the French word "rue." Most Romanian consonants sound the same in Romanian as they do in English or in other Romance languages. There are also 2 consonants that are unique to Romanian: ţ and ş.  The ş makes an sh sound, similar to the sh in the English word "she." The ţ makes a ts sound, similar to the ts in the English word "cats," or the zz in the Italian word "pizza." The letter g usually sounds like the g in the English word "goat." If it is in front of an e, however, it sounds like the g in the English word "general." The letter j always makes a zh sound, similar to the s in the English word "pleasure." The letters k, q, w, and y are foreign letters, so they are pronounced the way the foreign or imported word would be pronounced in its original language. The letter h is silent if it falls between the letters c or g and e or i, as in the combinations che, chi, ghe, and ghi. There are some combinations of letters in Romanian that make a different sound when they appear together than the individual letters that make up the group. These sounds aren't particularly tricky – you just have to remember that those letters combine to produce a different sound.   Ce and ci are pronounced with a ch sound, similar to the ch in the English words "check" or "chin."  Ge and gi are pronounced similarly to the ge in the English word "gem," or the gi in the English word "gin."  Che and chi are pronounced with a k sound, similar to the k in the English word "kit."  Ghe and ghi are pronounced similarly to the g in the English words "guest" or "give."

SUMMARY: Start with Romanian vowels. Practice unique Romanian vowel sounds. Move on to Romanian consonants. Memorize groups of letters that make a unique sound together.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Your ex will probably find reasons to contact you if they’re still interested. Check how often they call, text, or talk to you in person. Similarly, consider if they start the conversation back up after it has ended. This might be a sign they like you. For example, your ex might text you to ask questions they probably know the answer to. They might ask, “Do we have an assignment due tomorrow?” “Do you know if Candy’s party is still on Saturday?” or “I hope it’s okay that we’re both going to mini golf tomorrow.” If they start telling happy stories about your relationship, it means they’re thinking about good times. This is a sign that they might still like you. Listen when your ex starts talking about old times to see if they’re focusing on the good parts of your relationship. They might say, “Remember that time we had a candlelight picnic under the stars. That was such a good night,” or “I still remember how much we laughed at the improv theater. We had such good times together.” When you’re feeling upset, it’s natural for a person who cares about you to make sure you’re okay. Notice if your ex always seems to be there for you when you need someone. Additionally, consider if they’re willing to listen to you talk about your problems.  As an example, let’s say you post on social media that your relative is in the hospital. Your ex might immediately text, “Are you okay?” Keep in mind that this might not mean they like you in a romantic way. They might check up on you because they still care about you as a friend. Typically, you go to someone you trust when you need advice. Consider how often your ex relies on you for advice about their problems. If your ex consistently comes to you, this means they probably still feel close to you. It might even mean they still like you. For example, they might tell you about problems they’re having at work or school. Then, they might ask what you think they should do. Bringing up their mistakes means that they’re thinking about what they could have done differently. This may mean they’re trying to figure out how to fix your relationship. Listen closely if they start talking about what they did wrong, what they could’ve done differently, or how they’ve changed. They might say, “I realize now that I should’ve listened more,” “I really regret talking to that other girl. I’ll never make that mistake again,” or “Since we broke up, I’ve really changed. You made me a better person.”

SUMMARY:
Track how often your ex reaches out to talk or text. Notice if your ex brings up nostalgic moments in your relationship. See if they check on you when you’re going through hard times. Notice if they come to you for advice. Pay attention if they start talking about their past mistakes.