Like can be used to express enjoyment of an object but not in progressive sentences. It is always used with an object. When used with "very much", "very much" comes after the subject or object. "Would like" followed by an infinitive is a polite way to say "want", especially in requests and offers. For example, "I would like two kilos of tomatoes, please" or "Would you like to dance?"

1. Like and would like

2. Like = enjoy
• Like can not be used • I like your new ring.
progressive • Do you like my new
sentences jacket?
• I don’t like strawberries.
• Like is always used • What do you think of the
with an object . soup? I like it.
• When used with • How do you feel about
very much – very the concert? I like it.
much comes after • I very much like your
sister.
subject or object. • I like your sister very
much.

3. Would like + infinitive = polite way of saying “want”
especially in requests and offers
• I would like two kilos of tomatoes, please.
• Would you like to dance? (not do you like to
dance?) (not would you like dancing?)
• Would you like to play tennis tomorrow afternoon?
• How about playing chess? I would like to.
• If you would like to join us in our weekend trip to
Bursa I can talk with the tour leader? (polite offers)