4. LIKE VS. WOULD LIKE
EXAMPLES EXPLANATION
I like to visit Australia. My favourite/
favorite place is Bondi Beach.
Use like to to statea fact about the
present.
Subject + like to + verb + complement
I’d like to visit Australia next summer. Use would like to to state a future hope or
desire.
Ubject + would like to + verb +
complement
Note :Note : Contracted forms
I would : I’d she would = she’d
You would = you’d we would= We’d
He would = he’d They would= they’d
Would you like to visit Australia?
Yes , I would.
No, I wouldn’t.
Use would … like to to ask about a future
hope or desire.
Would + subject + like to + verb+
complement?
Yes + subject + would
No + subject + would (not)
5. Read the questions. Then circle the correct words
to complete each answer.
1.What do you usually do on the weekend?
I like to / I’d like to relax.
2.What’s your New Year’s resolution?
I like tp / I’d like to get in shape.
3. How was your vacation to Brazil ?
We love it! We like to / We’d like to visit again.
4. Do your parents both work?
Yes , but They like to / They’d like to retire soon.
EXERCISES
6. Let’s see this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trKQm1ZXmQ0