Would like or 'd like is used to make polite requests and offers, as it is more polite than want. Want expresses a strong desire for something and is not usually used for polite requests. When making an offer with would like, the verb following it is in the infinitive form, such as "would you like a biscuit." Mr. Wilson politely requests two weeks of holiday from his boss using would like, saying "I would like two weeks off."

1. Want & Would like

3. •A: Mommy?
•B: Yes, dear. What is it?
•A: I’m hungry. I want a snack.
•B: Ok, how about an apple?
•A: No, I don’t want an apple.
•B: Ok, how about a banana?
•A: I don’t want a banana.
I want to eat a cookie!
•B: Ok.

4. WOULD LIKE
•We use would like or ’d like to say politely
what we want, especially when making
offers and requests:
•Would you like a biscuit with your coffee?

5. Verbs that follow would like are in the to-infinitive form:
•Would you like to listen to that again?
•I’d like to get a return ticket for tomorrow.

7. WANT
•To ​wish for a ​particular thing
or ​plan of ​action.
•Want is not used in ​polite ​requests:
•I want to eat some ​chocolate.
•She wants a ​meeting with you.

8. •A: Mr. Wilson?
•B: Yes, Peter, what is it?
•A: I would like to take a holiday next month.
•B: Next month? Okay.
•A: I would like two weeks off please from
February 10th to 24th.
•B: We can do that.
•A: Thank you very much.
•B: You’re welcome.

9. Do you like
rice?
Would you
like some
rice?
Do you like
dancing?
Would you
like to
dance?
asks about likes
and dislikes in
general
offers some rice
asks about likes
and dislikes in
general
invites you to
dance