curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/learn-introductions-in-an-online-team-meeting/657cd816f3caf509f85e4d4a.md
Would like is used to express a desire or wish in a polite way. For example, I would like to show you something indicates a polite intention.
In spoken English, it's often abbreviated to I'd. For example, I'd like to show you something. This contraction is very common in everyday conversation.
What does Bob express in the audio?
A command to meet Lisa.
Would like is used for polite requests or offers, not commands.
Bob expresses his dislike for Lisa.
The phrase would like is used to express a desire or wish, not dislike.
Bob asks if Lisa is a front-end developer.
Bob is introducing Lisa, not asking about her.
Bob is politely introducing Lisa as the new front-end developer.
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