Starter • Unit 5: Now & Then

Would You Like to Come?

Make and respond to invitations using Would you like...?, accept with I'd love to, and decline politely with Sorry, I can't.

50 min
Would you like + noun / Would you like to + verb, I'd like/love to, Sorry I can't
12 words
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Listening

10 minutes
Ana invites Leo to go to the movies.

Dialogue: Ana invites Leo to go to the movies.

Ana and Leo

Here is the text from the listening. Read along and check your answers.

Ana
Would you like to go to the movies?
Yes, I'd love to! What time?
Leo
Ana
The movie is at seven-thirty.
Great. Would you like to have dinner first?
Leo
Ana
Sorry, I can't. I'm busy until seven.
Let's meet at seven-fifteen.
Leo
Ana
Perfect. See you there!
or click any bubble to hear one line

Comprehension:

1. What does Ana invite Leo to?

2. Does Leo accept?

3. Does Ana want dinner?

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Language Focus

12 minutes

Grammar: Would you like + noun / Would you like to + verb

FormStructure
AffirmativeI'd like a coffee, please.,I'd love to come!,Yes, I'd like to go.
NegativeSorry, I can't.,No, thank you.,I'd like to, but I'm busy.
InterrogativeWould you like some coffee?,Would you like to come to the party?,Would you like to go to the movies?

Common Errors

Would you like go to the movies? Would you like TO go to the movies?
Do you like to come to my party? Would you like to come to my party?
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Practice

15 minutes

Would You Like...? — Chart

Complete the chart with the correct words.

1. you like some tea?
2. Would you like go to the party?
3. Yes, I'd to!
4. Sorry, I . I'm busy.
5. I'd a glass of water, please.
6. Would you like cake?

Do You Like vs Would You Like

Choose the correct option for each situation.

1. At a party, inviting someone. Choose the correct option.

A. Do you like to dance?
B. Would you like to dance?

2. Asking about general taste. Choose the correct option.

A. Do you like coffee?
B. Would you like coffee?

3. In a cafe, offering. Choose the correct option.

A. Do you like a sandwich?
B. Would you like a sandwich?

4. Asking about hobbies. Choose the correct option.

A. Do you like cooking?
B. Would you like cooking?

5. Inviting to cinema tonight. Choose the correct option.

A. Do you like to go?
B. Would you like to go?

6. General conversation about music. Choose the correct option.

A. Do you like jazz?
B. Would you like jazz?

Complete the Dialogue Phrases

Complete with the correct word from the word bank.

Wouldlovecan'tLet'smoviesbusy
1. you like to go to the ?
2. Yes, I'd to!
3. Sorry, I . I'm .
4. meet at seven-fifteen.

Making Invitations

Practice inviting your teacher to 3 events, then switch roles.

Scenario:

You want to invite your friend to different events this week.

Useful Expressions

Would you like to go to ___?I'd love to! / Sure! / Great idea!Sorry, I can't. I'm busy on ___.How about ___?Let's go to ___!

Round 1 — You invite, teacher responds

YOU: Would you like to go to the movies on Friday?
TEACHER: I'd love to! What time?
YOU: At 8.
TEACHER: Perfect!

Round 2 — You invite, teacher declines

YOU: Would you like to come to a party on Saturday?
TEACHER: Sorry, I can't. I'm busy on Saturday.
YOU: How about Sunday?
TEACHER: Sure! I'd love to!

Round 3 — Teacher invites, you respond

TEACHER: Would you like to go to an exhibition on Sunday?
YOU: I'd love to! / Sorry, I can't. I'm busy.
TEACHER: How about next weekend?
YOU: Yes! Let's go!

Round 4 — Reversal: Teacher invites you

TEACHER: Would you like to go to a soccer match tonight?
YOU: (Accept or decline with reason)
TEACHER: (Suggest alternative if declined)
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Let's Talk

13 minutes

Let's Talk!

Use what you learned today to answer these questions. Elaborate as much as you can!

Making plans and invitations for the weekend.

1. Would you like to go to the movies this weekend?

Follow-up: What kind of movies do you like?

2. What would you like to do this weekend?

Follow-up: Who would you like to go with?

Self-Assessment

How did you do today?

  • I can invite someone: Would you like to go to the movies?
  • I can accept: I'd love to!
  • I can decline politely: Sorry, I can't. I'm busy.

Great work today!

Next class: Next class: Is there a swimming pool? We'll learn about hotels and there is/are!