Want, would like and enjoy

What are we learning today?

You will learn which verbs take "to + verb" and which verbs take a verb with -ing.

Explanation

• After want, would like and would prefer, use to + base verb.
• "I'd like to ride my bike."
• "I'd prefer to see the castle."
• Would like is more polite than want.
• After enjoy, finish and don't mind, use a verb with -ing.
• "I really enjoy cooking."
• Negative: "I don't want to go." or "I wouldn't like to go."

Examples

1. Would you like to look round the cathedral?
2. She'd like to see the new shopping centre.
3. My brother doesn't want to go to the theme park.

Remember!

• Say "I would like to go", not "I would like going".
• Say "I enjoy reading", not "I enjoy to read".

Check yourself

1. Choose: "I'd like ___ the museum." (visiting / to visit)
2. Make a question: you / would like / go / cinema