| Element | FORM: 'WOULD LIKE TO' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | VERBS |
| SubCat | patterns_with to and -ing |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | A1 |
| Cando | Can use 'would like to' + infinitive. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I would like to meet you to give you some information about the Brannl State and the shops near her. (A1 BREAKTHROUGH; 2008; Arabic - Other; Pass) I'd like to invite you on Sunday about six o'clock in the evening. (Poland; A1 BREAKTHROUGH; 2010; Polish; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | I would like to meet you to gave you some informtion about the Brannl State and the shops near her. (A1 BREAKTHROUGH; 2008; Arabic - Other; Pass) I'd like to invite you on Sunday about six o'clock in the evening. (Poland; A1 BREAKTHROUGH; 2010; Polish; Pass) |
| Comments | This pattern of 'would like' + 'to' + infinitive seems to be well established at A1. There are only three instances of incorrect use (i.e. 'would like' + '-ing': 'I would like walking'). |
