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Spanish Regular -ar Verbs: Free Printable Worksheet for Year 7

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  • StageKey Stage 3
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Spanish Regular ar Verbs is a free printable Spanish worksheet for Year 7 (ages 11 to 12), in Key Stage 3. Children complete a verb table for hablar. They work out how a regular ar verb changes for each person in the present tense. It needs only a pencil, and page 2 gives the grown-up notes, help, a stretch idea and the answers.

It comes from the Mini Minds Hub, the free library of printables from Jaques of London, the British games and toy company that has been making games for families since 1795. Print both pages, give page 1 to your child and keep page 2 for yourself. Black and white printing works well.

What is on the sheet

The sheet is built around one table. One column lists the person, which tells children who is doing the action. The other column is for the verb hablar, and children fill in the form that matches each person. They look at what stays the same in the verb and what changes. Saying each form aloud as they write helps the sound and the spelling stay together. It is focused practice on one verb pattern, not a mixed test.

  • Person
  • hablar

Why learn regular ar verbs first?

Spanish verbs change their ending to show who is doing the action. This is called conjugation. Verbs that end in ar make up a large group, and most of them follow the same pattern. Once a learner knows how the pattern works for one verb, they can use it for many others. That makes a regular ar verb a very useful place to start.

In Year 7, learners move from copying set phrases to building their own sentences. Conjugation is the skill that makes this possible. A child who can find the stem, choose the right ending and say the result aloud can talk about what they and other people do. Short, repeated practice helps these endings become automatic.

Spanish facts for curious learners

  • Spanish is an official language in Spain and in many countries in Central and South America.
  • Spanish grew from Latin, the language of the Romans. That is why many Spanish words look a bit like English words with Latin roots.
  • Written Spanish puts an upside down question mark at the start of a question.
  • In Spanish the verb ending often shows who is doing the action, so the word for the person can sometimes be left out.
  • Spanish has a friendly way to say you and a more formal way to say you.

Skills and curriculum link

  • Verb endings
  • Conjugation
  • Present tense
  • Spotting patterns
  • Spelling in Spanish
  • Speaking aloud

What children will be able to do

  • I can find the stem of a regular ar verb.
  • I can add the right ending for each person.
  • I can write a short sentence using my verb.

Ideas to help your child with Spanish verbs

  • InfinitiveThe infinitive is the form you find in a dictionary. It is the verb before it has been changed for a person. In Spanish, the infinitive of an ar verb ends in ar.
  • StemThe stem is the part left when you take the ending off the infinitive. Finding the stem is the first move in building any regular verb.
  • Same pattern, new verbRegular verbs in a group follow the same rules. Learning the pattern once means a learner can try it on other verbs from the same group.
  • Say it, then write itSpanish spelling matches its sound closely. Saying each form aloud before writing helps children hear the ending and spell it with more confidence.

Key words

  • VerbA word that tells you what someone does or is doing.
  • InfinitiveThe basic form of a verb, before it changes for a person. In English it starts with to, like to speak.
  • StemThe part of the infinitive that is left when you remove the ar ending.
  • EndingThe letters added to the stem. The ending changes with the person.
  • ConjugateTo write or say all the forms of a verb for the different people.
  • Present tenseThe form of the verb used to say what happens now or what usually happens.

How to use it

  1. Print both pages. Page 1 is for your child. Keep page 2, which has the notes, help, stretch idea and answers.
  2. Read the table together. Point out the person column and the column for hablar.
  3. Ask your child to say each form aloud as they write it. Talk about why they chose that ending.
  4. Check against the answers on page 2. Ask, "How did you build that form?" The reasoning matters as much as the answer.
  5. Come back another day and say the forms again without looking. Repeating a familiar activity builds confidence.

Help, stretch and game ideas

If it feels too hard

Colour the stem habl in one colour and the ending in another. This shows that the first part stays the same and only the ending changes. Do the first form together, then let your child try the next one alone.

To stretch confident children

Use the same pattern with cantar (to sing) or bailar (to dance). Find the stem, then build each form. Then write a short sentence for each of two verbs, saying what you or someone you know does.

Make it a game

Take turns. One player says a person and the other says the matching verb form. Swap roles after each go. Add one point for each correct form, and keep the verb the same until both players feel confident.

Mistakes to watch for

Watch forA child writes the whole infinitive, hablar, in every box.

Try thisRemind them the infinitive is the starting point. Ask them to take off the ar to find the stem, then add an ending.

Watch forA child changes the stem as well as the ending.

Try thisColour the stem. Ask them to check that the coloured part looks the same in every box.

Watch forA child uses the same ending for different people.

Try thisSay the persons aloud one by one. Ask whether the ending sounds the same each time, and whether it should.

Talk about it

  • How do you build the form for I and for we?
  • What do you notice about the endings across the verb?
  • Which form was easiest to remember? Why?
  • Can you say a sentence about what you do at the weekend?
  • How is this different from how English changes its verbs?
  • Which other verb would you like to try the same way?

Take it off the page

Sticky note endings

Write the stem on one sticky note and each ending on others. Move the endings next to the stem and say each form aloud.

Spanish in the house

Choose a Spanish verb each day. Say a sentence with it at breakfast and again at tea, using a different person each time.

Mini verb poster

Make a poster for hablar. Colour the stem and the endings differently. Add a small picture of someone speaking and display it where you study.

Who it is for

Parents

You do not need to speak Spanish. Read the table with your child and use page 2 to check. Let them lead, ask how they decided on each form, and praise careful thinking.

Teachers

Use it as a starter after teaching the present tense, a plenary, homework or cover work. It gives focused practice on one verb pattern. Page 2 has help and a stretch idea for mixed groups.

Home educators

Pair it with a Spanish book, a song or everyday phrases. Print it again later for revision or for a younger sibling who is starting Spanish.

Where this fits in Spanish learning

Before this, learners usually meet greetings, days of the week and simple phrases. They learn words as whole chunks. This sheet moves them to the next idea: that verbs change in a pattern, and that the pattern can be learned.

After this, learners can try other regular verbs ending in ar, then regular verbs with different endings. Later they meet irregular verbs that break the usual pattern. Strong knowledge of the regular pattern makes those exceptions easier to spot.

Check it worked

Ask these when the sheet is finished. Listen for the reasoning, not just the answer.

  1. How do you build the form for I and for we?
  2. What do you notice about the endings across the verb?
  3. Can you say a sentence about what you do at the weekend?

Questions parents and teachers ask

What age is Spanish Regular ar Verbs for?

It is written for Year 7 (ages 11 to 12), in Key Stage 3. It also suits older learners who want to revise the present tense, or confident younger learners who have started Spanish.

What will children practise?

Children practise conjugating a regular ar verb in the present tense. They fill in a table for hablar, finding the stem and adding the right ending for each person.

How do I use it?

Print both pages and give page 1 to your child. Work through the first go together, saying each form aloud as it is written. Then check against the answers on page 2 and talk about the choices.

How long does it take?

There is no set time. Children can work at their own pace, in one sitting or in short sessions. Stop when focus fades and come back another day. Repeating the sheet later helps the endings stick.

What if it feels too hard?

Colour the stem habl one colour and the ending another. This shows which part stays the same and which part changes. Do the first form together, then let your child try the next one alone.

Do I need to speak Spanish to help?

No. Page 2 has the answers, so you can check the work. Ask your child to explain how they built each form. Explaining their thinking is good practice, even if you do not speak the language.

Is it free, and do I need colour printing?

Yes, it is free to print for home and classroom use. It prints well in black and white on plain A4 paper. Colouring the stem and ending is optional and can be done with pencils.

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