"would like" (polite requests)
"I would like" is a polite way to ask for something or say what you want. It is softer than "I want".
Form and short form
Use would like + a noun, or would like + to + verb. The short form is 'd like (I'd like, she'd like). It works the same for all people.
- •I would like a coffee.
- •I'd like to book a table.
- •She'd like some water.
Questions and offers
To offer something politely, ask Would you like ...? A common answer is Yes, please. or No, thank you.
- •Would you like a drink?
- •Would you like to sit here?
- •What would you like to eat?