How to Use Spanish Verbs in the Present Tense (Beginner Guide to AR, ER and IR Verbs)

Want to speak confidently in Spanish? In this beginner-friendly episode, we’ll teach you how to conjugate regular -AR, -ER, and -IR verbs in the present tense — so you can start building thousands of real Spanish sentences like “yo hablo español/ I speak spanish” right away.

🎙️ In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ When to use the present tense in Spanish

✅ The 3 types of regular verbs (-AR, -ER, -IR) and what they mean

✅ How to conjugate verbs with yo, tú, él, ella and usted

✅ Easy patterns to help you speak about your daily routine

✅ A short Spanish conversation using today’s verbs in context

Whether you’re brand new or just need a confidence boost, Val (native Spanish teacher from Venezuela) and Em (English-speaking learner) guide you step by step — with real examples and simple grammar breakdowns.

🎉 Spanglish Friend Shout-Out of the Week

This week’s shoutout goes to Mickley Mouse (we're not sure of your real name!) — thanks so much for your kind words on Instagram! We’re thrilled our podcast is helping you start from zero.

“I am enjoying how you guys are an actual beginners Spanish podcast. At least the first one I found. All the other ones go into speaking solid Spanish right away.” 

✏️ Challenge of the Week

Tell us in the comments or DM us: ¿Qué haces hoy? Example: Yo estudio español

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