Preterite: Irregular Verbs
The short answer
Conjugating ir, ser, and hacer in the preterite, noting that ir and ser share identical forms.
What you'll cover
3 lessons · CEFR B1 · Intermediate
- 1
Conjugating ir, ser, and hacer in the preterite, noting that ir and ser share identical forms.
- 2
Conjugating tener, estar, and poder in the preterite using their irregular stems (tuv-, estuv-, pud-).
- 3
Conjugating other high-frequency irregular preterites including decir, querer, venir, and saber.
Common questions
What does the Preterite: Irregular Verbs unit cover?
The Preterite: Irregular Verbs unit covers 3 lessons at CEFR B1 level. It begins with conjugating ir, ser, and hacer in the preterite, noting that ir and ser share identical forms.
What CEFR level is Preterite: Irregular Verbs?
Preterite: Irregular Verbs is taught at CEFR B1 level. CEFR levels run from A1 (complete beginner) through C2 (mastery), and B1 represents lower intermediate proficiency in Spanish.
How many lessons are in the Preterite: Irregular Verbs unit?
The Preterite: Irregular Verbs unit contains 3 lessons. Each lesson builds on the previous: the unit ends with conjugating other high-frequency irregular preterites including decir, querer, venir, and saber.
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