I would like to vs I would like to be able to
Hello,
I would like to know the difference between the following two sentences. As a non native speaker, both sounds same to me.
Example1: I would like to improve my English vs I would like to be able to improve my English.
In another example, I would like to speak in English vs I would like to be able to speak in English, is somewhat clear to me. "I would like to speak in English" means making a polite request to speak in English and I already know the language. "I would like to be able to speak in English" means I want to possess this ability. But I can't find the difference in Example 1.
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deepspjoy I can't find the difference in Example 1. It's the same sort of pattern as you used for the other example. a) I would like to improve my English.
- deepspjoy I can't find the difference in Example 1.
- It's the same sort of pattern as you used for the other example.
- a) I would like to improve my English.
- b) I would like to be able to improve my English.
- Compared with a), b) is a desire for the skills needed to improve one's English or a desire for the removal of any barriers one is experiencing in the pursuit of better English.
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deepspjoyI can't find the difference in Example 1.
It's the same sort of pattern as you used for the other example.
a) I would like to improve my English.
b) I would like to be able to improve my English.
Compared with a), b) is a desire for the skills needed to improve one's English or a desire for the removal of any barriers one is experie
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