When you want to use regular Italian verbs in the present tense, it’s important to know the three main groups: -ARE, -ERE, and -IRE verbs. Each group has its own endings. This might seem hard at first, but once you learn them, it gets easier!

1. -ARE Verbs
Let’s look at the verb "parlare," which means "to speak." Here’s how its endings work:

• Io (I): -o (parlo)
• Tu (you): -i (parli)
• Lui/Lei (he/she): -a (parla)
• Noi (we): -iamo (parliamo)
• Voi (you all): -ate (parlate)
• Loro (they): -ano (parlano)

2. -ERE Verbs
Now, let’s talk about -ERE verbs, like "leggere," which means "to read." The endings are a little different:

• Io (I): -o (leggo)
• Tu (you): -i (leggi)
• Lui/Lei (he/she): -e (legge)
• Noi (we): -iamo (leggiamo)
• Voi (you all): -ete (leggete)
• Loro (they): -ono (leggono)

3. -IRE Verbs
Finally, we have -IRE verbs. For example, "dormire," which means "to sleep," has two kinds of endings:

• Io (I): -o (dormo)
• Tu (you): -i (dormi)
• Lui/Lei (he/she): -e (dorme)
• Noi (we): -iamo (dormiamo)
• Voi (you all): -ite (dormite)
• Loro (they): -ono (dormono)

So there you go! Each type of verb is special in its own way. With some practice, you’ll get the hang of it!