
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: Ileana, the last traditional weaver in the Transylvanian village of Măgura, struggles to sell her intricate, time-consuming rugs due to cheap competition. After a discouraging day at a local fair, a young interior designer recognizes the authentic value of her work and buys her centerpiece rug (The Tree of Life), leading to a major commission for a boutique hotel and securing the future of her traditional craft.
🎧 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/