Verbs – The present simple tense – irregular verbs

Summary of contents – Lesson 3

1-     Looking at common formation patterns of irregular verbs in the present simple tense. (o changes to ue / e changes to ie / e changes to .i)

2-     A look at some other present simple irregular verbs that are irregular in the first person singular only.

3-     A look at other present simple irregular verbs that follow the formation patterns of both one and two above.

4-     A special look at how the verb ir – (to go) is formed in the present simple.

Aims of the lesson

1-     To recognise potential verb conjugation patterns of irregular verbs in the present simple tense by identifying the structure of the base form and then applying a rule.

2-     To learn the verb conjugations of a selection of important verbs in the present simple tense that are considered more irregular and less defined by rule. (ir / tener / hacer / salir)

3-     To appreciate and understand that verb conjugation is as much about memorising verb formations than applying defined rules. To encourage the use of verb tables.