Would Like

I would like a cheeseburger please. to ask politely

I would like to buy this for you.
I would like to drink orange juice please.

Why do we use “Would like” [ FUNCTION ]

To make requests. / To ask for things. / To ask politely.
Would like is more polite than “I want” “Give me” “Can I have”

How do we use “Would like” [ FORM ]

[1] With a Verb

[ Subject + would like + Infinitive verb ]
He + would like + to go + to a movie.
She + would like + to see + your homework.
They + would like + to take + an English class next month.

[2] With a Noun

[ Subject + would like + noun ]
I + would like + French fries
He + would like + a new book.
She + would like + some spaghetti.
Danny + would like + more coffee.

[3] To Make Questions

[ Would + Subject + like + Infinitive Verb /noun ]
Would + you + like + to watch + a movie tonight?
Would + he + like + to come + with us?
Would + they + like + to order + a pizza for dinner?

Pronunciation Tip! Contractions

Practice saying these common contractions with would like.
I would like  I’d like You would like  You’d like
He would like  He’d like She would like  She’d like
They would like  They’d like We would like  We’d like
Anna would like  Anna’d like Gerry would like  Gerry’d like

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 Hear the Difference
Practice with Contractions
The difference in meaning between "I like" and "I'd like" is very important.
I like coffee. = I enjoy coffee but I am not asking for one now.
I'd like coffee. = Please give me a coffee right now.
The meaning is very different but the sound is similar and hard to hear sometimes.

Practice your pronunciation of both sounds. Have your partner circle which sound
they hear you say. On your paper circle the sentence you say, and check it matches
what your partners circles on their paper after.

[1] I like orange juice. I’d like orange juice.

[2] He likes ice cream. He’d like ice cream.
[3] She likes dessert She’d like dessert.
[4] We like the bill. We’d like the bill.
[5] Do you like jello? Would you like jello?
[6] They like to go to Outback. They’d like to go to Outback.
[7] Anna likes to order pizza. Anna’d like to order pizza.
[8] Gerry likes ketchup. Gerry’d like ketchup.
[9] Do you like a doggy bag? Would you like a doggy bag?
[10] We like to sit near the window. We’d like to sit near the window.

Now switch and circle what sound your partner says. Show them after to see if you
heard what they wanted you to hear.

[1] I like orange juice. I’d like orange juice.

[2] He likes ice cream. He’d like ice cream.
[3] She likes dessert She’d like dessert.
[4] We like the bill. We’d like the bill.
[5] Do you like jello? Would you like jello?
[6] They like to go to Outback. They’d like to go to Outback.
[7] Anna likes to order pizza. Anna’d like to order pizza.
[8] Gerry likes ketchup. Gerry’d like ketchup.
[9] Do you like a doggy bag? Would you like a doggy bag?
[10] We like to sit near the window. We’d like to sit near the window.

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 Say It Politely
Change these casual statements and questions into polite statements and questions.
Also when you see the * symbol add "please" to the end of the sentence for extra
politeness.

[1] I want to go out for dinner. * We change these phrases

[2] He wants to eat at McDonalds. with “Would Like”
[3] They want to eat fast food.
[4] Do you want some more ketchup? - give me
[5] Give me the bill. * - I want
[6] Bring me some water. * - I need
[7] We will take this food home with us. * - bring me
[8] I need another menu. * - Do you want
[9] Give me an English menu. *
[10] Do you want more water?
[11] We want this table cleaned. *
[12] Do you want to go to the bathroom?
[13] I want some napkins. *
[14] I want to order my food now. *
[15] I’m sorry, I want to sit somewhere else. *

Now practice asking for things in a restaurant. Use the items below to make a very
polite sentence with "would like" to ask for what you want.

Start your sentence with "Excuse me" to catch someone's attention politely.
Finish your sentence with "please" and a smile.

Example: Excuse me, I would like some more ketchup please. 

Using NOUNS
[1] more ketchup [2] salt and pepper [3] some napkins
[4] a different table [5] a table beside a window [6] a larger table
[7] another fork [8] a sharp knife [9] more bread

Using VERBS
[1] talk to a manager [2] sit in non-smoking area [3] use the bathroom
[4] see a children's menu [5] know about the specials [6] take this food home
[7] pay the bill [8] order dessert [9] validate my parking

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 Ordering Things
With your partner practice ordering common foods we buy regularly. Make sure to
practice in a very polite way using "would like" and "please".

Ordering a Coffee or Tea

I would like a ____black coffee_____.
regular Coffee / double-double / 2 creams 1 sugar coffee
decafe coffee (regular/double-double/etc)

I would like a __jasmine tea__ bag in (out) with __1 cream and 2 sugars.
Green tea no cream and no sugar.
Earl Grey tea 1 milk and no sugar.

Ordering at a Bakery or Donut Shop M:

I would like a dozen (12) chocolate donuts.

half dozen (6) muffins.
two dozen (24) oatmeal cookies.

Ordering a Steak
I would like my steak __well done___.
blue rare / rare / medium rare / medium / medium well / well done

This steak is under-cooked. I would like it cooked more please.

This steak is over-cooked. I would like another steak please.
This steak is burnt. I would like another steak please.
This soup is too cold. I would like it heated up please.
This pasta is too salty. I would like another order please.

Ordering Fast Food

I would like a cheeseburger set please.
I would like it for here / to go please.

I would like a three piece chicken meal please.

I would like original recipe chicken please.
I would like it for here / to go please.
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 Different Places To Eat
Place the information in the table below under the correct type of food business it
describes. Some sentences can be used to describe more than one food business.
Fast Food Restaurants Coffee Shops
i´d like to order a medium TGIF, Outback, Steakhouse,
McDonalds, KFC, Subway HardRock Cafe
You choose where to sit
The menu is above the counter
Dunkit Donuts, Starbucks,
Twosome Place
The menu is above the counter

Family Restaurants Food Stands

The food is expensive The food is cheap
You should leave a 15% tip Noodles, Hot Dogs,
The menu is a book at your table Mandu/Dumplings
You don´t clean up your table
you can only eat in
The server tells you where to sit

McDonalds, KFC, Subway Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, Twosome Place

The menu is a book at your table. The menu is above the counter.
You can only eat in. You can eat in or take out.
The server tells you where to sit. You choose where to sit.
You don’t clean up your table. You should clean up your table.
You should leave a 15% tip. You don’t need to leave a tip.
The food is expensive. The food is cheap.
TGIF, Outback Steakhouse, Hard Rock Cafe Noodles, Hot Dogs, Mandu/Dumplings

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 Restaurant dialogues
Fast food
[Server] Welcome to McDonalds, How may I help you?
[Customer] Hello, I would like combo number 5 please.
[Server] What would you like to drink with that?
[Customer] I would like a coke please.
[Server] Would you like anything else?
[Customer] Yes please, I’d like some extra ketchup.
[Server] Is that all sir/mam?
[Customer] Yes, that’s all thanks.
[Server] Is that for here or to go?
[Customer] I will eat in. / I will take out.
[Server] That comes to $5.95 / The total is $5.95
Coffee shop
[S] Hello sir, What can I get you?
[C] Hello, I would like a coffee please.
[S] How do you take your coffee?
[C] I would like two creams and one sugar.
[S] Would you like anything else with your coffee?
[C] Umm, Yes I would also like a chocolate dip donut please.
[S] Certainly sir, will that be all for today?
[C] Yes, that’s all thanks.
[S] That will be $2.50 please.
Family restaurant
[S] Hello and welcome to Outback Steakhouse.
[C] Hello, I would like a table for four please.
[S] Would you like to sit in the smoking or non-smoking section mam?
[C] Non-smoking please.
-----------Go to the table--------------------
[C] Excuse me, I would like to order now.
[S] What would you like today?
[C] I would like the chicken fajitas with extra cheese and a coke.
She would like the lunch special but hold the onions on the sandwich.
And He would like a steak with an ice tea.
[S] Yes sir, how would you like the steak?
[C] I would like the steak well done please.
[S] Yes sir, Is that everything for today.
[C] Yes that’s all thanks.
------------------After eating----------------
[C] Excuse me, I’d like the bill now please.
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 Many Different Places
Pretend that you are going shopping with your mom in these places. Tell her would
you would like at each different place.

Example
At McDonalds
[Mom] What would you like to eat?
[You] I would like a cheeseburger set.
Also, I would like an ice cream cone!

At the PC room
[Friend] What would you like to play?
[You] I would like to play MineCraft. What would you like to play?
[Friend] MineCraft is fun. I would like to play that too!

Now tell us what you would like in these places.

- McDonalds - movie theatre - a food stand
- the library - the pet store - The Grocery store
- the book store - the music store - Disneyland
- Paris - New York - KFC
- Pizza Hut - Clothes shopping - Summer Camp
- Winter vacation - a trip to another country - the toy store
- the hospital - the convenience store - the bakery
- Electronics store - the computer store - Smart phone shop
- University - Hair stylist - Sporting goods store

Remember the target language, and don't forget to say "please"!

With a Verb
[ Subject + would like + Infinitive verb ]
He + would like + to go + to a movie.

With a Noun
[ Subject + would like + noun ]
I + would like + French fries
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 Homework

Rewrite each statement or question to be more polite using "would like". Don't forget
to add "please" when you see the * symbol.

[1] I want to go out for dinner. * __________________________________

[2] He wants to eat at McDonalds. __________________________________
[3] They want to eat fast food. __________________________________
[4] Do you want some more ketchup? __________________________________
[5] Give me the bill. * __________________________________
[6] Bring me some water. * __________________________________
[7] We will take this food home with us. *__________________________________
[8] I need another menu. * __________________________________
[9] Give me an English menu. * __________________________________
[10] Do you want more water? __________________________________
[11] We want this table cleaned. * __________________________________
[12] Do you want to go to the bathroom? __________________________________
[13] I want some napkins. * __________________________________
[14] I want to order my food now. * __________________________________
[15] Sorry, I want to sit somewhere else. *__________________________________

Writing

A "Bucket List" is a list of things we want to do in our life before we die (kick the
bucket). Write a short paragraph with 5 things that you would like to do before you
die. Make sure you first say what you would like to do/see/experience/buy/etc and
then add a second sentence to explain why it is so important to you.

Example:
I will explain five things that are on my Bucket List. First, I would like to fly
in a hot air balloon. I think being in the air without the sound of an engine would be
just like how a bird feels. Next I would like to buy my mother and father a boat and I
would like to spend a summer with them using the boat. This is my father's dream
and he still didn't get his boat yet. (Keep going until you describe 5 things.)

Helpful Linking Words:

First, Second, Then, Next, After that, Furthermore, In addition, Plus, Also, Finally

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