UNIT 16 PART 2 USE OF WOULD/LIKE PARA INVITACIONES

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Summary

TLDRThe video script focuses on teaching how to use the auxiliary verb 'would' with 'like' to make polite invitations or express preferences in English. It explains affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms of 'would like,' demonstrating how it softens direct expressions. The instructor compares 'would' with 'want,' highlighting 'would' as more courteous. Example sentences and dialogues are used to illustrate the correct usage in different contexts. The lesson concludes with a practice exercise matching questions with appropriate responses, followed by a brief review of future class topics.

Takeaways

  • 😀 The lesson focuses on using the phrase 'would like' to invite or accept invitations in English.
  • 📚 'Would' is used to make statements more polite and less direct, compared to using 'want.'
  • 📝 The sentence structure for 'would like' follows the format: subject + would + like + object.
  • 🍔 An example of an affirmative sentence: 'I would like a sandwich' (Me gustaría un sandwich).
  • 🔄 In contracted form, 'I would' becomes 'I'd,' and similar contractions apply to other subjects.
  • 🙅 Negative sentences use 'would not' or the contraction 'wouldn't,' e.g., 'I wouldn't like a sandwich.'
  • ❓ For questions, the structure is inverted: 'Would you like a sandwich?'
  • 😎 'Would' is more polite than 'want,' which is a bit more direct but not impolite.
  • 🎬 Examples of polite invitations using 'would': 'Would you like to see a movie tonight?'
  • 📖 Students are encouraged to practice with exercises matching invitations with appropriate responses.

Q & A

  • What is the primary focus of this English lesson?

    -The lesson focuses on using the modal auxiliary 'would' with the verb 'like' to form polite invitations and acceptances in English.

  • How does the use of 'would' with 'like' make a sentence sound more polite?

    -'Would' makes the verb 'like' less direct and more courteous, which is often used in polite requests and invitations.

  • What is the difference between 'would like' and 'want' in making invitations?

    -'Would like' is more polite and indirect, while 'want' is more direct but still acceptable.

  • How do you form the affirmative sentence using 'would like'?

    -To form an affirmative sentence, the structure is: subject + would + like + object. For example, 'I would like a sandwich.'

  • What is the contracted form of 'would like' for 'I'?

    -The contracted form is 'I'd like.' For example, 'I'd like a sandwich.'

  • How do you form a negative sentence using 'would like'?

    -A negative sentence is formed by adding 'not' after 'would.' For example, 'I would not like a sandwich.' The contracted form is 'wouldn't like.'

  • How do you structure a question using 'would like'?

    -The structure for questions is: Would + subject + like + object. For example, 'Would you like a sandwich?'

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