Watch out! Some past participles are irregular. For example, He hecho mis deberes - I have done my homework. As you go around telling people what you’ve done, remember to keep the following rule in ...

A handy list of links to resources for teaching verbs Stage 2: Saying what you do. Grammar Tip: 1st and 2nd person endings of regular verbs. Common irregular verbs: être, aller, faire, avoir. Stage 3: ...

Learning Italian verb conjugation doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. By grasping regular patterns, working through irregular verbs, and practicing past participles, you can progress toward fluency ...

The process beginned hundreds of years ago and bringed a huge change in our use of the language. Now researchers believe more of the irregular verbs that make English such a rich and varied experience ...

Teaching the past tense isn’t just about memorizing endings—it’s about helping children express memories, stories, and experiences clearly. Using familiar examples, interactive activities, and ...

Verbs evolve and homogenize at a rate inversely proportional to their prevalence in the English language, according to a formula developed by Harvard University mathematicians who've invoked ...

This article is reposted from the old WordPress incarnation of Not Exactly Rocket Science. The blog is on holiday until the start of October, when I’ll return with fresh material. For decades, ...