How to Master the Most Common Irregular Verbs in Spanish | Tener, Poder, Ir and More

Beginners Spanish Podcast - Spanglish Friends

11/21/25

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🚀 Ready to finally master those tricky Spanish verbs that don’t play by the rules? In this episode, we’re unlocking the world of irregular verbs — the ones every beginner needs to know to sound natural in conversation.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll:

✅ Understand what irregular verbs are and why they’re so common

✅ Learn the 7 essential ones: ser, estar, tener, ir, hacer, decir, poder

✅ Hear real examples from a fun Spanish mini conversation ✅ Learn two powerful hacks to recognize and memorize irregular verbs faster

✅ Gain confidence saying “I go,” “I want,” “I can,” and “I have” in Spanish

✏️ Challenge of the Week

Write one short sentence using an irregular verb! 👉 Example: Tengo un perro. / Voy al gimnasio. / Puedo hablar español.

💛 Every episode brings you closer to natural Spanish — paso a paso.

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📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com

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🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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💛 Every episode brings you closer to natural Spanish — paso a paso.

📲 Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends

📧 Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com

📚 1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com

🎶 Music by @scotairdmusic

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How to Spot Irregular Verbs in Spanish Instantly | Beginner Hacks

November 28, 2025

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🚀Amigos — ever felt that little “Spingle” tingle when a Spanish verb looks... different? That’s your brain telling you it’s irregular! In this episode, we’ll help you recognize irregular verbs instantly, without panicking or Googling.

🎙️In this episode, you’ll:

✅ Discover the most common “-go” verbs in the yo form and why they stand out

✅ Learn the key stem vowel changes: e → ie, o → ue, e → i

✅ Recognize completely irregular verbs like ser, ir, and tener ✅ Hear a mini Spanish conversation with all three patterns in action

✅ Get tips and hacks to train your Spingle — your irregular verb detector

✏️Challenge of the Week Write one short sentence using at least one irregular verb! 👉 Example: Hago ejercicio. / Quiero un café. / Voy al cine con un amigo.

💛Every episode brings you closer to natural Spanish — paso a paso.

📲Instagram & TikTok → @spanglish_friends

📧Contact: spanglishfriendspodcast@gmail.com

📚1-on-1 Spanish lessons with Val: spanishlessonsbyval@gmail.com

🎶Music by @scotairdmusic