REGULAR AND IRREGULAR VERBS

In the Portuguese language, a considerable number of irregular verbs exists in the present tense. Should an A1-level student commit all of them to memory? In our view, the answer is no; students of Portuguese need not attempt to memorize all irregular verbs. However, there are four verbs that every student should familiarize themselves with as soon as possible. These are the verbs SER, ESTAR, TER, and IR. All other irregular verbs should be acquired through exposure to the language. Students should engage in regular communication to facilitate a gradual and natural consolidation of conjugations. Now, let’s delve into the conjugation of these four essential verbs!