Verbs Coach¶
The Verbs Coach screen is your control centre for verb practice. It's divided into three sections: Setup, Study, and Test.
- Help — tap the ? icon for a quick explanation of each test type
- Settings — adjust session length and other preferences
Setup¶
- Select verbs — choose which verbs to include in your practice. Shows the current count (e.g. "492 verbs"). Learn more →
- Select tenses — choose which tenses to practise (e.g. "16 of 16"). Tap to include or exclude specific tenses.
Study¶
- Conjugation tables — browse the full conjugation table for any verb; useful for reference and checking your answers
- Word meanings — look up translations and definitions without being tested
Test¶
- Word Meanings — you see a verb and must choose or type the correct translation
- Conjugation drill — you see a verb and tense and must type the correct conjugated form
- Recognition — you see a conjugated form and must identify the verb, tense, and person
- Past participle (Participio) — you must recall the past participle of irregular verbs
- Gerund (Gerundio) — you must recall the gerund / present progressive form
- Preterite (Indefinido) — you must recall the simple past (indefinido) form
Where each tap takes you¶
Every row on the Verbs Coach screen is a navigation link. Here is the complete map of which tap leads to which screen:
| Tap | Opens |
|---|---|
| Select verbs | Selecting Verbs — filter by CEFR, frequency, topic, or verb group |
| Select tenses | Selecting Tenses — toggle individual tenses on/off by group |
| Conjugation (Study) | Conjugation Tables — browse full tables; tap any verb |
| Word meanings (Study) | Word Meanings — browse translations; no testing |
| Conjugation (Test) | Conjugation Drill — type or pick the correct verb form |
| Word Meanings (Test) | Word Meanings Flashcard — flip cards; self-rate Wrong/Hesitate/Correct |
| Recognition | Recognition — see a conjugated form; identify verb, tense, and person |
| Past participle | Past Participle — flashcard drill for participios |
| Gerund | Gerund (Gerundio) — flashcard drill for gerundios |
| Preterite | Preterite (Indefinido) — flashcard drill for indefinido yo/él forms |
Recommended workflow¶
- Start with Select verbs to choose a manageable set (50–100 verbs is a good starting point)
- Use Select tenses to focus on the tenses you're currently learning
- Warm up with Word Meanings (Study) to make sure you know the verbs
- Progress to Conjugation Drill and Recognition for deeper practice
- Use the Participle, Gerundio, and Indefinido drills to master the most common irregular forms