English Vocabulary: Lesson 2-Talk About What You Would Like

Talk About What You Would Like

If you wish to live long, you must be willing to grow old.

~George Lawton, author

In today’s lesson, you are going to learn how to talk about what you would like.

WOULD LIKE is often used as a polite form of WANT.

E.g. I want some tea.

I would like some tea. (This sounds more respectful.)

Remember

WOULD= WILL +-ed (Unreal past)

Therefore, WOULD LIKE expresses a desire that you are not sure of satisfying.

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How to use WOULD LIKE in context : Talk About What You Would Like

Remember

  • I would like + Noun ( I would like a cup of coffee.)
  • I would like + Infinitive ( I would like to drink a cup of coffee.)

At School

  • I would like to have better grades this year.
  • I‘d like to write better.
  • I would like to make less noise in class.
  • I would not like to be punished all the time.
  • I‘d like to continue working hard in all subjects.
  • I would like more school trips this month.
  • I would like my parents to be proud of my results.
  • I would like to get along with my classmates.
  • I‘d like to buy a new school bag.
  • I would like to have excellent friendships.
  • I would really like to succeed this term.
  • I would not like to fail any exams.
  • I wouldn’t like to upset my teachers.

At Work

  • I‘d like more money on my payslip.
  • I would like a salary increase.
  • I would like to have better wages.
  • I‘d like to get a promotion this year.
  • I would like to get along with my colleagues.
  • I wouldn’t like to work on boring projects.
  • I would really like to have an excellent working environment.
  • I would not like to be fired for petty issues.
  • I wouldn’t like to get into trouble with my boss.
  • I wouldn’t like any drama at work.
  • I would like to be more productive.

At Home

  • I‘d like my family to be happy.
  • I would like to have an excellent relationship with my wife.
  • I would like my husband to be worry-free.
  • I‘d like to manage my finances better.
  • I would not like to waste time on useless things.
  • I wouldn’t like to have close ties with people who do not wish me well.
  • I really would like to be happy.
  • I‘d like to spend quality time with my family.
  • I would like to help my wife more.
  • I would not like to be a bore.
  • I would like my children to grow up in a loving environment.
  • I wouldn’t like any drama in my life.
  • I would like to sell my old house and buy a new one.
  • I would like my parents to be happy.
  • I wouldn’t like to get divorced.
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YOUR TURN: Talk About what YOU would like.

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