General English A1 · Lesson 6B

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The rules behind this lesson — form, use, model sentences and the mistakes to avoid.

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Grammar focus of this lesson

I'd like…, How much…?, countable/uncountable

3 structures

would like / 'd like to
A polite way to say what you want.
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Rules & form
- ›would like + noun or + to + verb.
- ›Contract to 'd like in speech.
- ›Question: Would you like…? Offer: Would you like some water?
- ›Answers: Yes, please. / No, thanks. / I'd love to.
Examples
- “I'd like to travel the world.”
- “We'd like a table for two, please.”
- “Would you like me to send the agenda?”
Watch out · would like to going ✗ → would like to go ✓.
Your own example
How much / how many · a lot of
Asking and answering about quantity.
I've got this
Rules & form
- ›How many + countable plural: How many people?
- ›How much + uncountable: How much time?
- ›a lot of / lots of work with both; much / many mainly in negatives and questions.
- ›a few + countable · a little + uncountable.
Examples
- “How much does it cost?”
- “How many emails do you get a day?”
- “We have a lot of work but only a little time.”
Watch out · In positive sentences prefer a lot of: I have many works ✗.
Your own example
Countable / uncountable · some / any
Some nouns you can count; others you can't — and that changes the words around them.
I've got this
Rules & form
- ›Countable: a coffee, two reports. Uncountable: water, money, advice, information.
- ›some in positive sentences; any in negatives and questions.
- ›some also in offers and requests: Would you like some help?
- ›Uncountable nouns take a singular verb: The information is useful.
Examples
- “There's some milk in the fridge.”
- “We don't have any news yet.”
- “Do you need any help with the slides?”
Watch out · informations / advices / moneys ✗ — these words have no plural.
Your own example

Grammar Bank

would like / 'd like to

How much / how many · a lot of

Countable / uncountable · some / any