A2 Grammar

want-would like

want-would like

Would like/ like

Use:

1) Would like means want, but it is more polite.

You can use it in sentences and questions.

I’d like a biscuit.

Would you like some tea?

2) You can also use it to talk about your dreams and ambitions.

I’d like to go to Japan.

I wouldn’t like to live here!

You can also use I’d love and I’d hate to talk about dreams.

I’d hate to live in the countryside.

I’d love to work with Simon.

Form:

1) Would like is the same for all persons.

I would like some tea.

You would like some tea.

He / she / James would like some tea.

We would like some tea.

They / our clients would like some tea.

2) To make questions, invert the subject and would.

Would you / James / your clients like some tea?

3) Use wouldn’t to make the negative form.

I wouldn’t like to work there.

4) Would like can be followed by a noun or to + verb.

noun: Would you like a biscuit?

verb: Would you like to go to Malaysia?

5) In positive sentences, you can contract would to ‘d.

I would like to go to the USA. => I’d like to go to the USA.

But NOT in negative sentences:

I’dn’t like to work in a factory. => I wouldn’t like to work in a factory.

And NOT in short answers:

Would you like to have a horse?

Yes, I’d. => Yes, I would.

6) Be careful not to confuse would like and like.

Use like to talk about things you like all the time.

I like chocolate cake. It’s my favourite food.

Use would like to talk about things you want now, or at some time in the future.

I’d like a cup of coffee please.

I’d like to work in a chocolate factory.