IRREGULAR VERBS

Irregular verbs  Regular verbs

learn, learns, learning, learned, learnt
Synonyms: study, master, understand, grasp, acquire

Antonyms: unlearn, forget, ignore, neglect, misunderstand

The verb "learn" is fundamental in English, used to describe the process of acquiring knowledge or skills through study, experience, or teaching. it can be both regular and irregular, depending on regional preferences.

In the present simple tense, "learn" follows its base form for most subjects: "I learn," "you learn," "he/she/it learns," and so forth. For example, "She learns new languages quickly."

In the past simple tense, "learn" can change to either "learned" (regular) or "learnt" (irregular, more common in British English). This form is used to describe actions of acquiring knowledge or skills that were completed in the past. For instance, "He learned/learnt to play the piano when he was a child."

The past participle of "learn" can also be "learned" or "learnt." When forming perfect tenses, such as the present perfect or past perfect, the past participle is combined with auxiliary verbs. An example sentence is "They have learned/learnt a lot from their travels."

"Learn" is usually used as a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object to complete its meaning: "She learned the recipe by heart." However, it can also be used intransitively in certain contexts: "He learns quickly."

The verb "learn" is often found in various idiomatic expressions and phrasal verbs, such as "learn by heart" (to memorize), "learn the ropes" (to understand how things are done), and "live and learn" (to grow wiser through experience).

Understanding the conjugation and usage of "learn" is essential for accurately describing actions related to acquiring knowledge or skills. Its flexibility in both regular and irregular forms, especially in British and American English, adds to its richness and adaptability in the language.
Irregular verbs in English are special verbs that don't follow standard rules for changing forms. You need to memorize their specific forms instead of following regular patterns.
Regular verbs are verbs that follow a consistent pattern when forming their past tense and past participle by adding "-ed" to the base form.

LEARN - PRESENT SIMPLE
★ i learn
★ you learn
★ he/she/it learns
★ we learn
★ you learn
★ they learn
Examples of the verb 'learn' in the Present Simple
- I learn something new every day.
- You learn quickly.
- He learns new skills easily. | She learns languages fast.
- We learn from our mistakes.
- You (plural) learn different subjects.
- They learn together in a group.
LEARN - PRESENT CONTINUOUS
★ i am learning
★ you are learning
★ he/she/it is learning
★ we are learning
★ you are learning
★ they are learning
Examples of the verb 'learn' in the Present Continuous
- I am learning how to code.
- You are learning to play the guitar.
- He is learning new things every day. | She is learning to cook.
- We are learning from each other.
- You (plural) are learning the basics.
- They are learning together.
LEARN - PRESENT PERFECT
★ i have learned/learnt
★ you have learned/learnt
★ he/she/it has learned/learnt
★ we have learned/learnt
★ you have learned/learnt
★ they have learned/learnt
Examples of the verb 'learn' in the Present Perfect
- I have learned/learnt a lot this year.
- You have learned/learnt from your experiences.
- He has learned/learnt the lesson. | She has learned/learnt the language.
- We have learned/learnt from our past.
- You (plural) have learned/learnt the material.
- They have learned/learnt together.
LEARN - PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
★ i have been learning
★ you have been learning
★ he/she/it has been learning
★ we have been learning
★ you have been learning
★ they have been learning
Examples of the verb 'learn' in the Present Perfect Continuous
- I have been learning Spanish for two years.
- You have been learning to dance.
- He has been learning about history. | She has been learning to drive.
- We have been learning from our teachers.
- You (plural) have been learning different topics.
- They have been learning new things together.
LEARN - PAST SIMPLE
★ i learned/learnt
★ you learned/learnt
★ he/she/it learned/learnt
★ we learned/learnt
★ you learned/learnt
★ they learned/learnt
Examples of the verb 'learn' in the Past Simple
- I learned/learnt to swim when I was five.
- You learned/learnt a lot in school.
- He learned/learnt the truth. | She learned/learnt to bake.
- We learned/learnt from our experiences.
- You (plural) learned/learnt the hard way.
- They learned/learnt together.
LEARN - PAST CONTINUOUS
★ i was learning
★ you were learning
★ he/she/it was learning
★ we were learning
★ you were learning
★ they were learning
Examples of the verb 'learn' in the Past Continuous
- I was learning to play the piano.
- You were learning to sew.
- He was learning new techniques. | She was learning to sing.
- We were learning from each other.
- You (plural) were learning to work together.
- They were learning new skills.
LEARN - PAST PERFECT
★ i had learned/learnt
★ you had learned/learnt
★ he/she/it had learned/learnt
★ we had learned/learnt
★ you had learned/learnt
★ they had learned/learnt
Examples of the verb 'learn' in the Past Perfect
- I had learned/learnt the rules by then.
- You had learned/learnt to drive.
- He had learned/learnt the answer. | She had learned/learnt to speak French.
- We had learned/learnt from our mistakes.
- You (plural) had learned/learnt the ropes.
- They had learned/learnt together.
LEARN - PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
★ i had been learning
★ you had been learning
★ he/she/it had been learning
★ we had been learning
★ you had been learning
★ they had been learning
Examples of the verb 'learn' in the Past Perfect Continuous
- I had been learning guitar for a year.
- You had been learning to cook.
- He had been learning about physics. | She had been learning to dance.
- We had been learning from our mentors.
- You (plural) had been learning different skills.
- They had been learning new information.
LEARN - FUTURE SIMPLE
★ i will learn
★ you will learn
★ he/she/it will learn
★ we will learn
★ you will learn
★ they will learn
Examples of the verb 'learn' in the Future Simple
- I will learn a new language.
- You will learn to play chess.
- He will learn to be patient. | She will learn to code.
- We will learn from this experience.
- You (plural) will learn new techniques.
- They will learn together.
LEARN - FUTURE CONTINUOUS
★ i will be learning
★ you will be learning
★ he/she/it will be learning
★ we will be learning
★ you will be learning
★ they will be learning
Examples of the verb 'learn' in the Future Continuous
- I will be learning to ski next winter.
- You will be learning the new system.
- He will be learning about art. | She will be learning to paint.
- We will be learning from the experts.
- You (plural) will be learning different subjects.
- They will be learning together.
LEARN - FUTURE PERFECT
★ i will have learned/learnt
★ you will have learned/learnt
★ he/she/it will have learned/learnt
★ we will have learned/learnt
★ you will have learned/learnt
★ they will have learned/learnt
Examples of the verb 'learn' in the Future Perfect
- I will have learned/learnt the material by then.
- You will have learned/learnt to drive.
- He will have learned/learnt the truth. | She will have learned/learnt the process.
- We will have learned/learnt from our experiences.
- You (plural) will have learned/learnt the basics.
- They will have learned/learnt together.
LEARN - FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
★ i will have been learning
★ you will have been learning
★ he/she/it will have been learning
★ we will have been learning
★ you will have been learning
★ they will have been learning
Examples of the verb 'learn' in the Future Perfect Continuous
- I will have been learning French for three years by then.
- You will have been learning to play the violin.
- He will have been learning new skills. | She will have been learning to write.
- We will have been learning from our past.
- You (plural) will have been learning different techniques.
- They will have been learning together for months.

conjugation of verb learn