Romanian Bac English

Succeed in Proba d (oral English) of the Romanian Baccalaureate exams. Master reading aloud and argumentative monologues.

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Who is this exam for?

The Romanian Bacalaureat English oral exam (Proba d - Proba de evaluare a competenţelor lingvistice) is a compulsory language proficiency assessment taken individually by graduating high school students in Romania. Excellent spoken performance is critical for securing higher education placements and proving linguistic capability to future employers.

Try a Bac Reading & Opinion Prompt

In Task 1 and 3 of the Romanian Bacalaureat English oral exam, candidates read a text aloud and present a monologue. Here is a realistic simulation.

Proba d: English Oral (Sample Prompt Sheet)

Task 1: Reading Aloud Passage
"Read this paragraph aloud with clear pronunciation, correct sentence stress, and steady speed: **'In recent years, modern communication technology has completely transformed how humans interact. While social media connects people instantly across massive distances, critics argue that it reduces the quality of face-to-face interactions...**"

Task 3: Argumentative Monologue Prompt
Task: Present a structured 4-minute argumentative speech on this statement:
"Technology separates people rather than bringing them together." Do you agree or disagree? Give relevant arguments and support your stance with concrete personal or societal examples.

Romanian Bac Speaking Structure

The face-to-face examination takes place before a school examination board, lasting approximately 10 to 12 minutes, preceded by 15 minutes of quiet preparation.

Task 1: Reading Aloud & Warm-up Q&A

15 Mins Prep | 3 Mins Speak

You read a short 50-word literary or informative paragraph aloud with correct sentence stress, followed by two conversational questions based on the text.

Pro Tip: Pay close attention to punctuation! Pace your breathing, respect comma pauses, and emphasize core nouns and active verbs clearly.

Task 2: Conversational Dialogue

15 Mins Prep | 3 Mins Dialogue

The examiner asks three or four spontaneous conversational questions about general topics (e.g. your studies, future career plans, or sports hobbies).

Pro Tip: Avoid one-word answers! Expand your statements with specific details and complex tenses (e.g., "If I pass my exams, I will...").

Task 3: Argumentative Opinion Monologue

15 Mins Prep | 4 Mins Monologue

You deliver a continuous argumentative speech stating your opinion on a provided controversial statement and supporting it systematically.

Pro Tip: Structure is paramount! Organize your presentation with transition markers (e.g. "firstly", "in addition", "in conclusion") to connect your ideas logically.

Watch a Romanian Bac Oral Tutorial

Watch an educational guide of Baccalaureate oral examinations to learn how to present argumentative monologues confidently.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Romanian Bacalaureat English oral exam format?

The Romanian Baccalaureate English oral exam (Proba d - Evaluarea competenţelor lingvistice) is a face-to-face assessment taken individually. It comprises three tasks: Task 1 (Reading Aloud & Warm-up Q&A), Task 2 (Conversational Dialogue), and Task 3 (Argumentative Monologue).

How long is the Romanian Baccalaureate Speaking test?

Supervised preparation time is exactly 15 minutes. The face-to-face oral assessment before the school board takes approximately 10 to 12 minutes.

How is the Romanian Bacalaureat English oral graded?

Candidates are assessed on pronunciation, grammatical accuracy, lexical richness, structural discourse management, and interaction. Marks determine a proficiency level: Independent User (Utilizator Independent - B1/B2) or Proficient User (Utilizator Experimentat - C1/C2).

Prepare for Your Romanian Bac English Oral

Practise timed reading aloud passages, conversational Q&A drills, and argumentative opinion monologue presentations with partners or tutors.