Why do you have to memorize a chunk of irregular verbs?

Answer 1

Hi Virginia,

I sense some frustration in your question. Yes, Spanish verbs are difficult. Not only do they have six suffix changes in each tense, but then there's another new tense to learn with just as many suffix changes. And those are just the regular ones. Then there are the irregular ones! Classifying verbs into groups and learning them in that way makes the learning somewhat easier. Of course, just trying to memorize lists is not really the best way to learn. If you can practice using the verbs, whether in speaking or in writing, using them in a context is more interesting and more in tune to the way we learn. Learning another language is much more difficult than most people imagine before they begin that journey. Good luck and try not to feel too discouraged. It is a monumental task!