To say that you are interested in doing something or to say that you want to do something, you can use the expression ‘I would like to..’ or ‘I feel like…’
I would like to + (verb)
The structure ‘I would like to’ is used to talk about things you are interested in doing.
- I’d like to be the next Prime Minister.
- I’d like to become a scientist.
- I’d like to learn the piano.
- I’d like to invite him to dinner.
- I’d like to meet the manager.
- I’d like to take a look at the house.
I would like can be followed by a noun. This structure is used to talk about things we would like to have.
- I’d like some tea.
- I’d like an answer.
- I’d like some rest.
- I’d like some advice.
I feel like + (verb-ing)
‘Feel like’ can mean ‘want’ or ‘would like’. After ‘feel like’, you can use a noun or an –ing form.
- I feel like a drink. (= I would like a drink.)
- I feel like going to the beach. (= I would like to go to the beach.)
- I feel like singing. (= I want to sing.)
- I feel like reading a novel.
- I felt like crying. (= I wanted to cry.)
You can use the expression ‘don’t feel like’ to talk about things you don’t want to do.
- I don’t feel like leaving yet. (= I don’t want to leave yet.)
- I don’t feel like going out with him. (= I don’t want to go out with him.)
- I don’t feel like talking about it. (= I don’t want to talk about it.)
This structure can also be used to talk about your fears and concerns.
- I don’t feel like we are doing the right thing. (= I don’t think that we are doing the right thing.)