Unraveling the Irregular Verb Mystery: become, begin, bet

If you have ever wondered how the most common irregular verbs actually change their forms, today's YouTube video is for you... 3 irregular verbs and a simple hack that will make each one TODAY unforgettable!

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Which one appeals to you? These irregular verbs pop up everywhere in everyday English — in conversations, books, and even songs.

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Bizarre Irregular Verbs: be \ bear \ beat

I believe you already know that irregular verbs don’t follow the usual ‘-ed’ pattern. It’s one of those quirks that makes English both tricky and fascinating! Many learners, when try to use them, they might feel frustrating. Some think: Am I saying it right? Should it be ‘began’ or ‘begun’? Did I ‘become’ or did I ‘became’? Do you find yourself stumbling over those forms too, feeling like they just don’t make any sense? You’re definitely not alone! I know how overwhelming that can feel — but once you really ‘meet’ these verbs, they stop being confusing strangers and start being your everyday friends. But if you’re not sure how they change in different tenses, they can feel like a puzzle.

Let me introduce your new pals right now. We’ll decode them together, step by step, so you can use them confidently. Wings up — let’s fly!

1️⃣ BECOME 

Infinitive: become

Past: became

Past participle: become
➡ Example: “She became a teacher last year.” / “He has become more confident.

2️⃣ BEGIN

Infinitive: begin

Past: began

Past participle: begun
➡ Example: “The film began at 8.” / “We have begun a new project.

3️⃣ BET

Infinitive: bet

Past: bet

Past participle: bet
➡ Example: “I bet on my favorite team.” / “He has bet all his money.

Some change a lot, like begin, while others stay steady, like bet. Once you notice the pattern, you start to feel more confident. When you link verbs to their meaning, your memory locks them in. So the next time you want to say, ‘I have begun’ or ‘She has become’, your brain already knows which form to use.

I love how each verb has its own personality — like characters in a story!

Become is the verb of transformation — it always tells you about change.

Begin is the verb of starting — a new adventure, a fresh page.

Bet is the verb of taking a chance — a little risk, a little fun.

Now it’s your turn: What’s YOUR favourite irregular "character" verb?

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