Learning Spanish can be challenging, especially when tackling irregular verbs. That’s why Beepboop is excited to introduce a new drill, focusing on the imperative and imperative subjunctive forms of irregular verbs—a topic that every Spanish learner eventually needs to conquer for smooth, natural conversations. And this drill is special; Pro Member Nora purchased the custom drill, and she shares a fantastic feedback on her experience.
This drill is carefully structured across three levels, each with targeted goals:
Level 1: Essential Commands with Irregular Verbs
In Level 1, learners focus on mastering the basics of imperative commands with commonly used irregular verbs, like “ir” (to go), “hacer” (to do), and “decir” (to say/tell). For each verb, you’ll practice both affirmative and negative forms.
Example sentences:
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Vayan a la biblioteca. No vayan a la librería.
(You pl.) Go to the library. Don't go to the bookstore. -
No hagan un pastel. Hagan gelatina de fresa.
(You pl.) Don’t make a cake. Make strawberry jello.
Level 2: Expanding Command Mastery
At Level 2, the drill moves to complex irregular verbs, reinforcing the imperative forms and adding variety to commands used in everyday Spanish. You’ll practice commands that give specific instructions, adding more depth to conversational skills.
Example sentences:
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Haz tarea, pero no la hagas a prisa.
Do homework, but don’t do it in a rush. -
Ve los apuntes, pero no veas las respuestas.
Look at the notes, but don’t look at the answers.
Level 3: Commands with Pronouns for Real-World Context
In Level 3, students add indirect object pronouns, making the practice more nuanced and natural. This level is ideal for learners aiming to use Spanish commands in a way that feels genuinely conversational.
Example sentences:
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No me hagas caras y hazme un favor.
Don’t make faces at me and do me a favor. -
Ve este tutorial, pero no veas la fuente.
Watch this tutorial, but don’t look at the source.
Why Irregular Verbs Are Challenging—and Why This Drill Works
Irregular verbs don’t follow standard conjugation patterns, making them harder to remember. Nora, a Pro Member, shared her positive experience, highlighting the drill’s design, which provides clear, guided practice with a professional, native-speaking drill instructor. She said:
“This is a very challenging topic. The drill is structured so we practice both the affirmative and negative command forms of many commonly used irregular verbs. This is extremely useful for me in everyday conversation. The drill format is such a good way to practice these irregular verbs that really have no rules and just have to be memorized.”
Nora appreciates the repetition and the support of a native speaker, finding that this structure helps cement these tricky verb forms in her mind. The progressive approach makes learning feel more natural and less daunting, especially with complex verbs that don’t always have a pattern to follow.
Join Beepboop’s Pro Program to Take Your Spanish Skills to the Next Level
This new drill, crafted with real-world conversational practice in mind, is part of Beepboop’s commitment to offering innovative, student-driven lessons. If you’re ready to dive deep into Spanish imperatives, join our Pro program and take advantage of this exclusive drill!
We thank Nora for her feedback and are thrilled to see her progress with this challenging but essential aspect of Spanish. Are you ready to command your way to fluency?
