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would like and 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.

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