Spanish Irregular Verbs: Essential Conjugation Guide

Learning Spanish requires mastering verb conjugation, with irregular verbs presenting a particular challenge for language learners. While regular verbs follow predictable patterns, irregular verbs march to their own beat, requiring dedicated practice and memorization. This comprehensive guide breaks down the essentials of Spanish irregular verbs, providing conjugation charts and practical examples to accelerate your language journey.

Understanding Spanish Verb Basics

Spanish verbs function through stems and endings that change based on who's performing the action. In regular verbs, the stem remains consistent while the endings change according to the personal pronoun used (yo, tú, él/ella, etc.). Irregular verbs, however, introduce complexity because they don't adhere to standard patterns—their stems may transform when endings are applied, and their conjugation patterns often diverge from regular rules.

English speakers can relate to this concept through examples in their own language. Consider English regular verbs that form the past tense with "-ed" (like "walk/walked") versus irregular verbs with unpredictable past forms (such as "swim/swam" or "go/went"). Spanish irregulars present similar challenges, but with more systematic patterns once you understand the underlying principles.

Regular Spanish Verbs: The Foundation

Before tackling irregular verbs, it's essential to understand how regular Spanish verbs work. Spanish divides verbs into three categories based on their infinitive endings:

-ar verbs: Examples include hablar (to speak), caminar (to walk)

-er verbs: Examples include comer (to eat), beber (to drink)

-ir verbs: Examples include vivir (to live), escribir (to write)

The infinitive form refers to the unconjugated verb with "to" preceding it in English translation. For conjugation, you remove the -ar, -er, or -ir ending and replace it with the appropriate ending for the subject pronoun.

For regular verbs in the present tense, the conjugation follows these patterns:

First person singular - yo (I):

-ar verbs: -o (hablo)

-er verbs: -o (como)

-ir verbs: -o (vivo)

Second person singular - tú (you, informal):

-ar verbs: -as (hablas)

-er verbs: -es (comes)

-ir verbs: -es (vives)

Third person singular - él/ella/usted (he/she/you, formal):

-ar verbs: -a (habla)

-er verbs: -e (come)

-ir verbs: -e (vive)

First person plural - nosotros/as (we):

-ar verbs: -amos (hablamos)

-er verbs: -emos (comemos)

-ir verbs: -imos (vivimos)

Second person plural - vosotros/as (you all, Spain):

-ar verbs: -áis (habláis)

-er verbs: -éis (coméis)

-ir verbs: -ís (vivís)

Third person plural - ellos/ellas/ustedes (they/you all, formal):

-ar verbs: -an (hablan)

-er verbs: -en (comen)

-ir verbs: -en (viven)

For example, with the regular verb "hablar" (to speak):

Yo hablo (I speak)

Tú hablas (You speak)

Él/ella habla (He/she speaks)

Nosotros hablamos (We speak)

Ustedes hablan (You all speak)

Ellos/ellas hablan (They speak)

Regular verbs maintain the same stem throughout conjugation—only the endings change according to the pattern associated with their verb group.

The Most Common Irregular Spanish Verbs

Now let's examine the most frequently used irregular Spanish verbs that every language learner must master. Unlike regular verbs, these don't follow standard conjugation patterns and often feature stem changes or completely different forms.

1. Ser (to be - permanent qualities)

"Ser" expresses permanent or inherent qualities and is one of the most fundamentally irregular verbs in Spanish, with forms that bear little resemblance to each other.

Present Tense:

Yo: soy (I am)

Tú: eres (You are)

Él/Ella/Usted: es (He/She/You formal is/are)

Nosotros/as: somos (We are)

Ustedes: son (You all are)

Ellos/Ellas: son (They are)

Past Tense (Preterite):

Yo: fui (I was)

Tú: fuiste (You were)

Él/Ella/Usted: fue (He/She/You formal was/were)

Nosotros/as: fuimos (We were)

Ustedes: fueron (You all were)

Ellos/Ellas: fueron (They were)

Future Tense:

Yo: seré (I will be)

Tú: serás (You will be)

Él/Ella/Usted: será (He/She/You formal will be)

Nosotros/as: seremos (We will be)

Ustedes: serán (You all will be)

Ellos/Ellas: serán (They will be)

Example: "Yo soy profesor" (I am a teacher) - referring to an occupation or permanent characteristic.

2. Estar (to be - temporary states)

"Estar" indicates temporary conditions, locations, or states of being, contrasting with "ser" which denotes permanence.

Present Tense:

Yo: estoy (I am)

Tú: estás (You are)

Él/Ella/Usted: está (He/She/You formal is/are)

Nosotros/as: estamos (We are)

Ustedes: están (You all are)

Ellos/Ellas: están (They are)

Past Tense (Preterite):

Yo: estuve (I was)

Tú: estuviste (You were)

Él/Ella/Usted: estuvo (He/She/You formal was/were)

Nosotros/as: estuvimos (We were)

Ustedes: estuvieron (You all were)

Ellos/Ellas: estuvieron (They were)

Future Tense:

Yo: estaré (I will be)

Tú: estarás (You will be)

Él/Ella/Usted: estará (He/She/You formal will be)

Nosotros/as: estaremos (We will be)

Ustedes: estarán (You all will be)

Ellos/Ellas: estarán (They will be)

Example: "Estoy cansado" (I am tired) - referring to a temporary condition.

3. Ir (to go)

"Ir" is essential for expressing movement and future intentions. Its present tense forms are completely irregular, and its preterite shares forms with "ser."

Present Tense:

Yo: voy (I go)

Tú: vas (You go)

Él/Ella/Usted: va (He/She/You formal goes/go)

Nosotros/as: vamos (We go)

Ustedes: van (You all go)

Ellos/Ellas: van (They go)

Past Tense (Preterite):

Yo: fui (I went)

Tú: fuiste (You went)

Él/Ella/Usted: fue (He/She/You formal went)

Nosotros/as: fuimos (We went)

Ustedes: fueron (You all went)

Ellos/Ellas: fueron (They went)

Future Tense:

Yo: iré (I will go)

Tú: irás (You will go)

Él/Ella/Usted: irá (He/She/You formal will go)

Nosotros/as: iremos (We will go)

Ustedes: irán (You all will go)

Ellos/Ellas: irán (They will go)

Example: "Voy al supermercado" (I'm going to the supermarket).

4. Haber (to have - auxiliary)

"Haber" functions primarily as an auxiliary verb to form compound tenses, similar to "have" in English when forming perfect tenses.

Present Tense:

Yo: he (I have)

Tú: has (You have)

Él/Ella/Usted: ha (He/She/You formal has/have)

Nosotros/as: hemos (We have)

Ustedes: han (You all have)

Ellos/Ellas: han (They have)

Past Tense (Preterite):

Yo: hube (I had)

Tú: hubiste (You had)

Él/Ella/Usted: hubo (He/She/You formal had)

Nosotros/as: hubimos (We had)

Ustedes: hubieron (You all had)

Ellos/Ellas: hubieron (They had)

Future Tense:

Yo: habré (I will have)

Tú: habrás (You will have)

Él/Ella/Usted: habrá (He/She/You formal will have)

Nosotros/as: habremos (We will have)

Ustedes: habrán (You all will have)

Ellos/Ellas: habrán (They will have)

Example: "He terminado mi trabajo" (I have finished my work).

5. Tener (to have - possession)

"Tener" expresses possession and is also used in many idiomatic expressions about states of being.

Present Tense:

Yo: tengo (I have)

Tú: tienes (You have)

Él/Ella/Usted: tiene (He/She/You formal has/have)

Nosotros/as: tenemos (We have)

Ustedes: tienen (You all have)

Ellos/Ellas: tienen (They have)

Past Tense (Preterite):

Yo: tuve (I had)

Tú: tuviste (You had)

Él/Ella/Usted: tuvo (He/She/You formal had)

Nosotros/as: tuvimos (We had)

Ustedes: tuvieron (You all had)

Ellos/Ellas: tuvieron (They had)

Future Tense:

Yo: tendré (I will have)

Tú: tendrás (You will have)

Él/Ella/Usted: tendrá (He/She/You formal will have)

Nosotros/as: tendremos (We will have)

Ustedes: tendrán (You all will have)

Ellos/Ellas: tendrán (They will have)

Example: "Tengo dos hermanos" (I have two brothers) or "Tengo frío" (I'm cold).

6. Hacer (to do/make)

"Hacer" is versatile and essential for discussing activities and describing weather.

Present Tense:

Yo: hago (I do/make)

Tú: haces (You do/make)

Él/Ella/Usted: hace (He/She/You formal does/makes/do/make)

Nosotros/as: hacemos (We do/make)

Ustedes: hacen (You all do/make)

Ellos/Ellas: hacen (They do/make)

Past Tense (Preterite):

Yo: hice (I did/made)

Tú: hiciste (You did/made)

Él/Ella/Usted: hizo (He/She/You formal did/made)

Nosotros/as: hicimos (We did/made)

Ustedes: hicieron (You all did/made)

Ellos/Ellas: hicieron (They did/made)

Future Tense:

Yo: haré (I will do/make)

Tú: harás (You will do/make)

Él/Ella/Usted: hará (He/She/You formal will do/make)

Nosotros/as: haremos (We will do/make)

Ustedes: harán (You all will do/make)

Ellos/Ellas: harán (They will do/make)

Example: "Hago ejercicio todos los días" (I exercise every day).

7. Poder (to be able to/can)

"Poder" expresses ability or possibility, functioning like "can" in English.

Present Tense:

Yo: puedo (I can/am able to)

Tú: puedes (You can/are able to)

Él/Ella/Usted: puede (He/She/You formal can/is able to)

Nosotros/as: podemos (We can/are able to)

Ustedes: pueden (You all can/are able to)

Ellos/Ellas: pueden (They can/are able to)

Past Tense (Preterite):

Yo: pude (I could/was able to)

Tú: pudiste (You could/were able to)

Él/Ella/Usted: pudo (He/She/You formal could/was able to)

Nosotros/as: pudimos (We could/were able to)

Ustedes: pudieron (You all could/were able to)

Ellos/Ellas: pudieron (They could/were able to)

Future Tense:

Yo: podré (I will be able to)

Tú: podrás (You will be able to)

Él/Ella/Usted: podrá (He/She/You formal will be able to)

Nosotros/as: podremos (We will be able to)

Ustedes: podrán (You all will be able to)

Ellos/Ellas: podrán (They will be able to)

Example: "Puedo hablar tres idiomas" (I can speak three languages).

8. Decir (to say/tell)

"Decir" is crucial for reporting speech and narrating conversations.

Present Tense:

Yo: digo (I say/tell)

Tú: dices (You say/tell)

Él/Ella/Usted: dice (He/She/You formal says/tells/say/tell)

Nosotros/as: decimos (We say/tell)

Ustedes: dicen (You all say/tell)

Ellos/Ellas: dicen (They say/tell)

Past Tense (Preterite):

Yo: dije (I said/told)

Tú: dijiste (You said/told)

Él/Ella/Usted: dijo (He/She/You formal said/told)

Nosotros/as: dijimos (We said/told)

Ustedes: dijeron (You all said/told)

Ellos/Ellas: dijeron (They said/told)

Future Tense:

Yo: diré (I will say/tell)

Tú: dirás (You will say/tell)

Él/Ella/Usted: dirá (He/She/You formal will say/tell)

Nosotros/as: diremos (We will say/tell)

Ustedes: dirán (You all will say/tell)

Ellos/Ellas: dirán (They will say/tell)

Example: "Siempre digo la verdad" (I always tell the truth).

9. Querer (to want/love)

"Querer" expresses desires and affection, serving dual purposes in Spanish.

Present Tense:

Yo: quiero (I want/love)

Tú: quieres (You want/love)

Él/Ella/Usted: quiere (He/She/You formal wants/loves/want/love)

Nosotros/as: queremos (We want/love)

Ustedes: quieren (You all want/love)

Ellos/Ellas: quieren (They want/love)

Past Tense (Preterite):

Yo: quise (I wanted/loved)

Tú: quisiste (You wanted/loved)

Él/Ella/Usted: quiso (He/She/You formal wanted/loved)

Nosotros/as: quisimos (We wanted/loved)

Ustedes: quisieron (You all wanted/loved)

Ellos/Ellas: quisieron (They wanted/loved)

Future Tense:

Yo: querré (I will want/love)

Tú: querrás (You will want/love)

Él/Ella/Usted: querrá (He/She/You formal will want/love)

Nosotros/as: querremos (We will want/love)

Ustedes: querrán (You all will want/love)

Ellos/Ellas: querrán (They will want/love)

Example: "Quiero aprender español" (I want to learn Spanish).

10. Venir (to come)

"Venir" describes movement toward the speaker or a reference point.

Present Tense:

Yo: vengo (I come)

Tú: vienes (You come)

Él/Ella/Usted: viene (He/She/You formal comes/come)

Nosotros/as: venimos (We come)

Ustedes: vienen (You all come)

Ellos/Ellas: vienen (They come)

Past Tense (Preterite):

Yo: vine (I came)

Tú: viniste (You came)

Él/Ella/Usted: vino (He/She/You formal came)

Nosotros/as: vinimos (We came)

Ustedes: vinieron (You all came)

Ellos/Ellas: vinieron (They came)

Future Tense:

Yo: vendré (I will come)

Tú: vendrás (You will come)

Él/Ella/Usted: vendrá (He/She/You formal will come)

Nosotros/as: vendremos (We will come)

Ustedes: vendrán (You all will come)

Ellos/Ellas: vendrán (They will come)

Example: "Vengo de Madrid" (I come from Madrid).

11. Saber (to know - facts)

"Saber" refers to knowing information or how to do something.

Present Tense:

Yo: sé (I know)

Tú: sabes (You know)

Él/Ella/Usted: sabe (He/She/You formal knows/know)

Nosotros/as: sabemos (We know)

Ustedes: saben (You all know)

Ellos/Ellas: saben (They know)

Past Tense (Preterite):

Yo: supe (I knew)

Tú: supiste (You knew)

Él/Ella/Usted: supo (He/She/You formal knew)

Nosotros/as: supimos (We knew)

Ustedes: supieron (You all knew)

Ellos/Ellas: supieron (They knew)

Future Tense:

Yo: sabré (I will know)

Tú: sabrás (You will know)

Él/Ella/Usted: sabrá (He/She/You formal will know)

Nosotros/as: sabremos (We will know)

Ustedes: sabrán (You all will know)

Ellos/Ellas: sabrán (They will know)

Example: "Sé la respuesta" (I know the answer).

12. Poner (to put/place)

"Poner" deals with positioning objects or setting things in place.

Present Tense:

Yo: pongo (I put/place)

Tú: pones (You put/place)

Él/Ella/Usted: pone (He/She/You formal puts/places/put/place)

Nosotros/as: ponemos (We put/place)

Ustedes: ponen (You all put/place)

Ellos/Ellas: ponen (They put/place)

Past Tense (Preterite):

Yo: puse (I put/placed)

Tú: pusiste (You put/placed)

Él/Ella/Usted: puso (He/She/You formal put/placed)

Nosotros/as: pusimos (We put/placed)

Ustedes: pusieron (You all put/placed)

Ellos/Ellas: pusieron (They put/placed)

Future Tense:

Yo: pondré (I will put/place)

Tú: pondrás (You will put/place)

Él/Ella/Usted: pondrá (He/She/You formal will put/place)

Nosotros/as: pondremos (We will put/place)

Ustedes: pondrán (You all will put/place)

Ellos/Ellas: pondrán (They will put/place)

Example: "Pongo los libros en la mesa" (I put the books on the table).

13. Dar (to give)

"Dar" has an irregular "yo" form in the present tense and follows its own pattern in the preterite.

Present Tense:

Yo: doy (I give)

Tú: das (You give)

Él/Ella/Usted: da (He/She/You formal gives/give)

Nosotros/as: damos (We give)

Ustedes: dan (You all give)

Ellos/Ellas: dan (They give)

Past Tense (Preterite):

Yo: di (I gave)

Tú: diste (You gave)

Él/Ella/Usted: dio (He/She/You formal gave)

Nosotros/as: dimos (We gave)

Ustedes: dieron (You all gave)

Ellos/Ellas: dieron (They gave)

Future Tense:

Yo: daré (I will give)

Tú: darás (You will give)

Él/Ella/Usted: dará (He/She/You formal will give)

Nosotros/as: daremos (We will give)

Ustedes: darán (You all will give)

Ellos/Ellas: darán (They will give)

Example: "Te doy mi palabra" (I give you my word).

14. Dormir (to sleep)

"Dormir" undergoes a stem change in present and preterite tenses.

Present Tense:

Yo: duermo (I sleep)

Tú: duermes (You sleep)

Él/Ella/Usted: duerme (He/She/You formal sleeps/sleep)

Nosotros/as: dormimos (We sleep)

Ustedes: duermen (You all sleep)

Ellos/Ellas: duermen (They sleep)

Past Tense (Preterite):

Yo: dormí (I slept)

Tú: dormiste (You slept)

Él/Ella/Usted: durmió (He/She/You formal slept)

Nosotros/as: dormimos (We slept)

Ustedes: durmieron (You all slept)

Ellos/Ellas: durmieron (They slept)

Future Tense:

Yo: dormiré (I will sleep)

Tú: dormirás (You will sleep)

Él/Ella/Usted: dormirá (He/She/You formal will sleep)

Nosotros/as: dormiremos (We will sleep)

Ustedes: dormirán (You all will sleep)

Ellos/Ellas: dormirán (They will sleep)

Example: "Duermo ocho horas cada noche" (I sleep eight hours every night).

Understanding Stem-Changing Spanish Irregular Verbs

Many Spanish irregular verbs follow predictable patterns of stem changes. These changes typically affect all forms except the nosotros/vosotros forms in the present tense. Let's explore the major types of stem changes:

1. E → IE Stem Changes

This is the most common stem change pattern. The 'e' in the stem changes to 'ie' in all forms except nosotros/vosotros.

Examples for Pensar (to think):

Yo pienso (I think)

Tú piensas (You think)

Él/ella piensa (He/she thinks)

Nosotros pensamos (We think) - no change

Ustedes piensan (You all think)

Ellos/ellas piensan (They think)

Other verbs following this pattern: querer (to want), entender (to understand), comenzar (to begin)

2. O → UE Stem Changes

The 'o' in the stem changes to 'ue' in all forms except nosotros/vosotros.

Examples for Poder (to be able to):

Yo puedo (I can)

Tú puedes (You can)

Él/ella puede (He/she can)

Nosotros podemos (We can) - no change

Ustedes pueden (You all can)

Ellos/ellas pueden (They can)

Other verbs following this pattern: dormir (to sleep), encontrar (to find), volver (to return)

3. E → I Stem Changes

This change applies only to -ir verbs. The 'e' in the stem changes to 'i' in all forms except nosotros/vosotros.

Examples for Pedir (to ask for):

Yo pido (I ask for)

Tú pides (You ask for)

Él/ella pide (He/she asks for)

Nosotros pedimos (We ask for) - no change

Ustedes piden (You all ask for)

Ellos/ellas piden (They ask for)

Other verbs following this pattern: servir (to serve), repetir (to repeat), seguir (to follow)

4. U → UE Stem Change

This rare stem change occurs in just one common verb: jugar (to play).

Examples for Jugar (to play):

Yo juego (I play)

Tú juegas (You play)

Él/ella juega (He/she plays)

Nosotros jugamos (We play) - no change

Ustedes juegan (You all play)

Ellos/ellas juegan (They play)

5. I → IE Stem Change

This extremely rare stem change appears in only two verbs: adquirir (to acquire) and inquirir (to inquire).

Examples for Adquirir (to acquire):

Yo adquiero (I acquire)

Tú adquieres (You acquire)

Él/ella adquiere (He/she acquires)

Nosotros adquirimos (We acquire) - no change

Ustedes adquieren (You all acquire)

Ellos/ellas adquieren (They acquire)

Verbs with Irregular First Person (Yo) Forms

Some Spanish verbs are only irregular in their first-person singular form while following regular patterns in all other conjugations. Common examples include:

Dar (to give): Yo doy

Saber (to know): Yo sé

Conocer (to know/be familiar with): Yo conozco

Poner (to put): Yo pongo

Hacer (to do/make): Yo hago

Salir (to leave): Yo salgo

Traer (to bring): Yo traigo

Ver (to see): Yo veo

These verbs typically add an additional consonant or change their stem only in the yo form, then follow regular patterns for all other conjugations.

Practice Makes Perfect: Putting Irregular Verbs to Work

The best way to master irregular Spanish verbs is through consistent practice. Try these exercises to test your knowledge:

Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form:

Yo _____ (estar) muy contento hoy. (Answer: estoy)

¿Qué _____ (pensar) sobre esta idea? (Answer: piensas)

Nosotros _____ (tener) una reunión mañana. (Answer: tenemos)

Ellos _____ (ir) al teatro anoche. (Answer: fueron)

2. Create sentences using irregular verbs:

Write five sentences using "ser" and five using "estar" to understand their differences.

Practice future tense with irregular verbs by describing what you will do next week.

Describe your daily routine using present tense irregular verbs.

3. Speaking drills:

Practice conjugating irregular verbs out loud, focusing on one verb at a time.

Record yourself speaking to identify any pronunciation errors or hesitations.

Find a language exchange partner to practice conversational use of irregular verbs.

Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Learning irregular Spanish verbs presents several challenges that can be addressed with specific strategies:

Overwhelming Number of Irregulars

Solution: Focus on the most common irregular verbs first (ser, estar, ir, tener, hacer).

Learn them in context through phrases and sentences rather than isolated verb forms.

2. Confusing Stem Changes

Solution: Group verbs by their stem change patterns (e→ie, o→ue, etc.).

Create visual aids or flashcards that highlight the changing portion of the verb.

3. Preterite Irregularities

Solution: Notice patterns among irregular preterite forms (many share similar endings).

Practice the preterite tense specifically with short stories about past events.

4. Distinguishing Between Ser and Estar

Solution: Remember that ser is for permanent qualities (identity, characteristics) while estar is for temporary states and locations.

Create two lists of adjectives—those commonly used with ser and those used with estar.

Why Mastering Irregular Verbs Matters

While irregular verbs may seem frustrating at first, they're essential for fluent, natural Spanish communication. The most frequently used verbs in Spanish (and most languages) are often irregular, meaning you'll encounter them constantly in conversations, reading, and writing.

By investing time in learning these irregular patterns, you'll:

Sound more natural and fluent when speaking

Understand native speakers more easily

Read Spanish literature and media with greater comprehension

Express yourself with greater precision and confidence

Effective Learning Strategies for Spanish Irregular Verbs

Spaced repetition: Use apps or flashcards to review irregular verbs at increasing intervals.

Context-based learning: Learn verbs within phrases or sentences rather than in isolation.

Pattern recognition: Group irregular verbs by their patterns of irregularity to recognize similarities.

Daily practice: Incorporate a few minutes of verb conjugation practice into your daily routine.

Active usage: Actively use these verbs in writing and speaking exercises, not just passive recognition.

Immersion: Watch Spanish media and read Spanish texts to see these verbs used naturally in context.

Teach someone else: Explaining irregular verbs to others can solidify your understanding.

Beyond Conjugation: Mastering Verb Usage

Knowing how to conjugate a verb is just the beginning. Understanding when and how to use each verb correctly is equally important:

Ser vs. Estar: Both mean "to be" but have distinct uses:

Ser for permanent qualities: "Soy médico" (I am a doctor)

Estar for temporary states: "Estoy enfermo" (I am sick)

2. Saber vs. Conocer: Both mean "to know" but:

Saber is for facts or knowledge: "Sé la respuesta" (I know the answer)

Conocer is for familiarity with people/places: "Conozco Madrid" (I know Madrid)

3. Compound Verb Structures: Many irregular verbs appear in frequent structures:

"Ir a + infinitive" to express future plans: "Voy a estudiar" (I'm going to study)

"Tener que + infinitive" to express obligation: "Tengo que trabajar" (I have to work)

"Acabo de + infinitive" for just-completed actions: "Acabo de llegar" (I just arrived)

The Most Challenging Aspects of Spanish Irregular Verbs

Many Spanish learners struggle with specific aspects of irregular verbs:

Multiple Irregularities: Some verbs are irregular in multiple tenses and in different ways.

Example: "Ir" has completely different stems in different tenses (voy, fui, iré).

2. Conditional Tense Irregularities: The conditional tense often shares the same irregular stems as the future tense.

Example: "Decir" becomes "diría" in conditional, similar to its future form "diré."

3. Subjunctive Mood: Irregular verbs often maintain their irregularities in the subjunctive mood.

Example: "Querer" becomes "quiera" in present subjunctive, maintaining the e→ie stem change.

4. Regional Variations: Some Spanish-speaking regions use different forms or have particular preferences.

Example: "Vosotros" forms used primarily in Spain but rarely in Latin America.

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That’s why we created Kylian: to make language learning accessible to everyone and help people master a foreign language without breaking the bank.

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Tired of teachers who don’t understand your specific struggles as a French speaker? Kylian’s advantage lies in its ability to teach any language using your native tongue as the foundation.

Unlike generic apps that offer the same content to everyone, Kylian explains concepts in your native language (French) and switches to the target language when necessary—perfectly adapting to your level and needs.

This personalization removes the frustration and confusion that are so common in traditional language learning.

Choose a specific topic you want to learn

Frustrated by language lessons that never cover exactly what you need? Kylian can teach you any aspect of a language—from pronunciation to advanced grammar—by focusing on your specific goals.

Avoid vague requests like “How can I improve my accent?” and be precise: “How do I pronounce the R like a native English speaker?” or “How do I conjugate the verb ‘to be’ in the present tense?”

With Kylian, you’ll never again pay for irrelevant content or feel embarrassed asking “too basic” questions to a teacher. Your learning plan is entirely personalized.

Once you’ve chosen your topic, just hit the “Generate a Lesson” button, and within seconds, you’ll get a lesson designed exclusively for you.

Join the room to begin your lesson

The session feels like a one-on-one language class with a human tutor—but without the high price or time constraints.

In a 25-minute lesson, Kylian teaches exactly what you need to know about your chosen topic: the nuances that textbooks never explain, key cultural differences between French and your target language, grammar rules, and much more.

Ever felt frustrated trying to keep up with a native-speaking teacher, or embarrassed to ask for something to be repeated? With Kylian, that problem disappears. It switches intelligently between French and the target language depending on your level, helping you understand every concept at your own pace.

During the lesson, Kylian uses role-plays, real-life examples, and adapts to your learning style. Didn’t understand something? No problem—you can pause Kylian anytime to ask for clarification, without fear of being judged.

Ask all the questions you want, repeat sections if needed, and customize your learning experience in ways traditional teachers and generic apps simply can’t match.

With 24/7 access at a fraction of the cost of private lessons, Kylian removes all the barriers that have kept you from mastering the language you’ve always wanted to learn.