Would Like (A1 Grammar)

Would like is a polite way to say 'want'.

Quick tip: I'd like = I would like. + noun OR + to + verb

would like + noun

Use would like + a thing you want.

• I'd like a coffee, please.
• She'd like two tickets.
• We'd like some water.

would like TO + verb

Use would like to + action you want to do.

• I'd like to order now.
• She'd like to speak to you.
• They'd like to help.

Questions: Would you like...?

Use Would you like to offer politely.

• Would you like coffee?
• Would you like to sit down?
• What would you like?

Common mistakes

• Not "I would like eat." — say "I would like to eat.". Need 'to' before verb.
• Not "I would to like coffee." — say "I would like coffee.". No 'to' between would and like.
• Not "Would you like go?" — say "Would you like to go?". Need 'to' before verb.

Practise it

At a restaurant: I'd like a pizza. I'd like to order.