Moldova's public broadcaster launches educational show to promote accurate speech
Moldova's public broadcaster Moldova 1 has launched a dedicated educational segment titled 'Speaking Correctly' to foster linguistic precision, debuting on Monday as the country celebrates Romanian Language Day.
The initiative explains the grammatical and phonetic standards of the Romanian language in accessible terms, guiding television audiences to identify and correct frequent spoken and written errors. The public network emphasized that linguistic education forms a cornerstone of its public service remit, aimed at cultivating respect for the standard language.
Promoting Discernment and Digital Literacy
Romanian language educator Maria Butuc-Brigai, who hosts the new weekly educational segment, noted that personal awareness and intellectual curiosity remain vital to upholding linguistic integrity in public discourse.
“It is not a crime to make a mistake, but it is a failure to remain in error,” said Butuc-Brigai during an appearance on the network's morning program Bună Dimineața. “I want to believe that today's youth understand the need to pause in formal contexts that require articulate and accurate expression.”
The inaugural installment focused on the correct phrasing and composition of holiday greetings, with future broadcasts scheduled to review forgotten grammatical rules and introduce complex stylistic norms. Butuc-Brigai urged viewers to verify information through reputable academic resources rather than relying on social media platforms or superficial web searches.
“In these short explanatory videos, our aim is to deliver clear, accessible guidance for the entire community on standard Romanian speech,” she said. “From the very first lesson, I advise students to consult the authoritative academic dictionary DOOM3 and exercise critical discernment when using mobile devices.”
A Milestone of National Rebirth
The broadcast coincided with Romanian Language Day, marked annually on August 31 across Moldova and Romania, and observed for the first time this year in neighboring Ukraine.
The date carries profound historical significance in Chisinau. On August 31, 1989, following mass demonstrations by tens of thousands of citizens at the Great National Assembly, Soviet Moldovan authorities declared Romanian the official state language and reinstated the Latin script, establishing a foundational pillar of national identity and democratic transition.
Translation by Iurie Tataru
