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EPISODE · Jul 20, 2026 · 8 MIN

Why Are Irregular Verbs So Weird? (They're Not Random!)

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**Why Are English Irregular Verbs So Weird? (They're Not Random!) | B1–B2 English Lesson**Have you ever wondered why English has verbs like **sing – sang – sung**, but also **buy – bought – bought**?Most English textbooks simply tell you to memorize irregular verbs—but there's actually a fascinating reason why they look so different.In this lesson, you'll discover that many irregular verbs belong to ancient "families" that have survived for over 1,000 years. Once you recognize these patterns, learning and remembering irregular verbs becomes much easier.In this lesson you'll learn:• Why irregular verbs aren't completely random• The history behind English strong verbs• The famous **i → a → u** pattern (sing, sang, sung)• The **-ought / -aught** family (buy, bought, thought, taught)• Why common verbs stay irregular while others become regular• How to remember irregular verbs by recognizing patterns instead of memorizing long listsThis lesson is perfect for **intermediate English learners (B1–B2)** who want to understand English more deeply and improve their vocabulary naturally.If you enjoyed this lesson, don't forget to:👍 Like the video💬 Leave a comment with your favorite irregular verb🔔 Subscribe for more free English lessons every weekLearn more English with MK's English:🌐 https://www.MKsEnglish.com#EnglishGrammar #IrregularVerbs #LearnEnglish #EnglishLesson #EnglishTeacher #EnglishVocabulary #B1English #B2English #ESL #EnglishStudy #SpeakEnglish #EnglishTips

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