Verbs and Verb Conjugation

What this unit covers

This page sits in the Verbs and Tenses strand of Spanish language. The resources are made by GoConqr users and work through the main tenses one by one. The mind map Spanish Tenses sets out the present, with -ar, -er and -ir endings for each person. Other maps cover the verb ir, the imperfect tense and reflexive verbs, which have many versions to compare.

Where to start

Begin with the present tense. Read the notes called The Present Tense, then open the Spanish Tenses mind map to see the endings together. Next, look at Ser and Estar and Saber and Conocer, two pairs of verbs where the context decides which one you choose.

Moving on to the past

Once the present feels steady, move to the past tenses. The Preterite Tense Notes Spanish explain regular endings and point out the accents on the first and third person singular. The flashcards Spanish Preterite Verb Endings (ar/er/ir) let you drill each person. Then compare the preterite with the imperfect in the notes and maps on the imperfect.

Using quizzes and maps together

1. Read a map or note on one tense.
2. Take a quiz such as Spanish Conjugation or SER or ESTAR without looking back.
3. Note the forms you missed and revisit the map.
4. Test those forms again with flashcards.

Students preparing for GCSE Spanish will also find speaking and writing prompt maps and a note on verb tenses. Teachers can use the slide sets, such as the one on reflexive verbs, in class.

Make it your own

Every resource here is free to open. When you are ready, choose one tense, work through its quiz and then build a map or flashcard set in your own words.