Grammar · A1

Would like and polite requests

Ask politely for something or offer something to another person.

I would like a coffee.

01 · The idea

Look. Compare these examples.

Ask politely for something or offer something to another person.

I'd like a coffee

I'd like a coffee, please.

I'd like to go

I'd like to visit Japan.

Offer. Ask.

Would you like some cake? Yes, please.

02 · More examples

Look at what changes.

I'd like a coffee

I would like is a polite way to say I want. I'd = I would here.

I'd like a coffee, please.

She would like some water.

We would like two tickets.

I'd like to go

Add to before the action.

I'd like to visit Japan.

We'd like to book a room.

He'd like to learn English.

Offer. Ask.

Offer: Would you like…? Ask for something: Can I have…?

Would you like some cake? Yes, please.

Would you like tea? No, thank you.

Can I have some water, please?

03 · Build a sentence

Make a choice. See what changes.

Change one choice at a time. Watch the sentence blocks.

I would like some tea, please.

What drink?

What do you want to do?

04 · Try it together

Choose the correct answer.

Quick check 1

Ask politely for a drink: I ___ like a glass of water.

Quick check 2

We would like ___ a room.

Quick check 3

___ you like some coffee?

05 · Real-life English

Use it in a conversation.

Order lunch

A: What would you like? B: I'd like a sandwich, please. A: Would you like a drink? B: Yes, some water, please.

Take turns being a customer and a waiter. Order food and a drink.

Book a room

A: I'd like to book a room, please. B: For one night? A: Yes. I'd like a quiet room. B: Of course.

Ask for a room or a ticket. Say one thing you would like.

06 · Common mistakes

Which sentence is correct?

07 · Keep this

The lesson in three small steps.

I'd like a coffee

I'd like a coffee, please. I'd = I would here.

I'd like to go

I'd like to go. We'd like to book a room.

Offer. Ask.

Offer: Would you like some cake? Request: Can I have some water, please?

08 · Practice

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