When learning to conjugate regular Italian verbs in the present tense, beginners often make some common mistakes. Here are a few things to watch out for:

1. Wrong Verb Endings: Italian regular verbs belong to three groups based on their endings. These are -are, -ere, and -ire. Each group uses its own endings:

   • For -are verbs: -o, -i, -a, -iamo, -ate, -ano
   • For -ere verbs: -o, -i, -e, -iamo, -ete, -ono
   • For -ire verbs: -o, -i, -e, -iamo, -ite, -ono

2. Not Using Subject Pronouns: In Italian, you can often skip subject pronouns, like “I” or “you,” because the verbs already show who the subject is. But beginners sometimes use them too much, which makes sentences sound repetitive.

3. Applying Patterns Too Broadly: Some learners accidentally use the endings of one group for all verbs. For example, they might try to use -are endings with an -ere verb, which is not correct.

4. Ignoring Irregular Verbs: While practicing regular verbs, it's easy to overlook the fact that some verbs are irregular. In fact, about 20% of common Italian verbs don’t follow the regular rules.

By avoiding these mistakes, you'll improve your understanding and fluency in Italian verb conjugation!