What are irregular verbs in English?
Irregular verbs in English don't follow the usual -ed pattern for the past (e.g. 'go' → 'went', 'see' → 'saw'). There are around 200 common irregular verbs, and we use them every day. Learning them in context—in real sentences—helps them stick.
Why irregular verbs matter
Many of the most frequent verbs in English are irregular: go, have, do, say, make, see, take, come. You'll need them in past and past participle forms when you tell stories or describe experiences. Rozy lets you use them in conversation and corrects you when you slip.
How to learn irregular verbs
Don't just memorise lists. Use them in full sentences when you speak about the past. Practising with an AI partner gives you repeated exposure and feedback so the correct form becomes automatic.
Frequently asked questions
- What are irregular verbs?
- Verbs that don't form the past tense with -ed. Examples: go→went, see→saw, have→had. The past participle is often different too (e.g. gone, seen, had).
- How many irregular verbs are there in English?
- There are about 200 common irregular verbs. You don't need to learn them all at once; focus on the most frequent (go, have, do, say, make, see, take, come, get, know) and add more as you meet them.
- How can I practise irregular verbs in speaking?
- Tell stories about what you did yesterday or last week. Use Rozy to have conversations in the past and get feedback when you use the wrong form.
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