By Lingobi, Published on 04/10/2025
You're not alone. When I first started learning Spanish, the jump from basic present tense verbs to things like the subjunctive or preterite felt overwhelming. Even after memorizing the rules, I kept second-guessing myself in conversations. Sound familiar?
Here’s the thing: mastery doesn’t come from just reading charts or watching videos—it comes from real, consistent practice. That’s exactly what helped me, and it’s what I’ve built into Lingobi to help you too.
You don’t need to know every tense to speak fluently. But there are a few that show up constantly in real conversations:
1. Pretérito Indefinido: Used for completed actions in the past. Example: Fui al mercado ayer.
2. Pretérito Imperfecto: Describes habits or background situations. Example: Cuando era niño, jugaba mucho.
3. Subjuntivo Presente: Expresses doubt, desire, or emotion. Example: Quiero que vengas conmigo.
I used to practice with flashcards a lot, but it wasn’t until I started using verbs in full sentences and conversations that things started clicking. That's why in Lingobi, our activities put verbs into real-life situations that mimic how we actually speak.
Practice makes progress—especially with others. Practice with a native speaker in our app, and try to write a few sentences using different tenses. You’ll get helpful feedback from other learners.
Verb conjugation is a long game. I still mix things up sometimes, and that’s okay. The key is not perfection—it's progress. Little by little, it sticks. Keep showing up, keep using the language, and you'll get there.
Ready to take your conjugation skills to the next level? Download Lingobi and start practicing with real-world examples today.
