Don't Say I WANT in English | 12 Alternative English Phrases

Don't say 'I want'!
In today's lesson, we are looking at 12 alternative phrases to express your wants and needs. It's particularly important in you are requesting something, as 'want' can sound rather rude! Also, when you want to express your desires, using some of these alternative phrases will halp broaden your vocabulary and sound a little more natural and native. I'm sure you'd all like that! ;-)
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[@reejviahmedbadhan267]

Stop saying " I want " You can say -- 1. I would like... 2. Could I have / Can I have.. 3. Could I get/ Can I get... 4. I'll have a (caramel latte) 5. please may I have... For desire/ need 1. I could really do with a cold coffee.. -I could really do with a holiday. -you could really do with a break. 2. I feel like a burger. -I feel like a nap. -What do you feel like today? 3. I'm in the mood for a gin and tonic. - I'm in the mood for a good chat. 4. I (really) fancy a good cup of tea. -I fancy a good holiday. For strong desire : I'd kill for a steak right now. -I'd kill for a coffee right now. relax desire : I'm up for going on holiday..

[@servillanonaoe9089]

Originally I was born & grew up in the " far east" in the late 40's. Also, in school ,I have learned well from my elementary level of education up to my degree education.Besides,In school,too, we were under American colinization in the year 1906( better known as Insular Teachers) who have taught us in school English the Second Language ( official language). Auxilliary verb " want" is used in the sentence by first person & correctly universally accepted for how many decades have gone already. You should that noun( parts of speech has its own verb agreement to be used...

[@josephmendoza9920]

“I want” Meaning: To desire something. To request/ask for something. DON’T SAY “I want” 12 ALTERNATIVE PHRASES Harrods - DON’T SAY “I want” when requesting/asking for something. 5 Phrases to make a request. 1. “I’d like…” “I’d like a Frappuccino, please.” 2. “Could/Can I have…” “Could I have a mocha, please.” 3. “Could/Can I get…” “Can I get a Frappuccino, please.” 4. “I’ll have…” “I’ll have a frappumochalottalatte.” “I’ll have a caramel latte, please.” 5. “Please may I have…” “Please may I have a frapuccino.” 7 Phrases to express a desire or need. 1. “I could really do with…” “I could really do with a cold coffee.” Expresses a need for something. “I could really do with a cold shower.” “I could really do with a holiday.” “You could really do with a break.” ‘They/it could really do with… When something needs work. They could really do with being taken up.” 2. “I feel like…” “I feel like a burger for dinner.” “I feel like we should have a bbq.” “I feel like a nap.” (nap=short sleep) “I feel like…” Expresses an internal (spontaneous) desire. “I feel like going to the beach today!” What do you feel like today? I feel like + noun, I feel like + gerund (action) 3. “I’m in the mood for…” Expresses a desire in a light and fun way. ‘I’m really in the mood for a gin and tonic.” “I’m really in the mood for a good chat.” “I’m in the mood for a good party.” “I’m in the mood for an action film.” “I’m in the mood for swimming.” “I’m in the mood for singing.” “I’m really in the mood for a gin and tonic.” 4. “I (really) fancy…” Expressing an internal desire. Mostly used in the UK. “I really fancy a burger.” “I really fancy a good cup of tea.” “I really fancy going on holiday.” What do you fancy or fancy doing? STRONG 5. “I’d kill for…” Expresses a very strong desire/need. “I’d kill for a steak right now.” “I would kill for a coffee” “I’d kill for a gin and tonic” What would you kill for? 6. “I’m dying for…” Expresses a very strong desire/need (desperation). “I’m dying for a Frappuccino.” “I’m dying to (+ infinitive verb)…” “I’m dying to go on holiday.” “I’m dying to see Sabrah’s new baby.” “I’m dying for a Frappuccino.” “I’m dying to go to the coffee shop.” 7. “I’m up for…” Expresses a relax desire or willingness to do something. “I’m up for going on holiday.” “I’m up for going for a swim.” “I’m up for Chinese (food) tonight.”

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Wow! This video is so important! Thank you for making this great video!! I feel like scrambled egg for breakfast! Have a lovely day! 💕

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I fancy going on a long holiday on a beautiful tropical beach! At the moment I'd kill for a Spritz! Since that is Sunday I'm in the mood for an interesting English lesson! Thank you so much Leila, I really needed of some new expressions to say I want! P.S. I'm following the Sabrah's advice, I'm trying to think in English and I have to say that they work! Thanks again!😊

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Highly effective and an upper crest to use those 7 phrases, to take English language to a different level, in the explained scenarios. Thank you very much indeed, you both (Laila and Sabrah) are one of the best in the world, to teach English language. God bless to both.

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[@md9936]

good tips, I also use might I , May I or is possible get !

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Ma'am plz make a video on when to use ' would have'

[@zahrarabiee9211]

I just woke up and I'm really tired, i would kill for a cup of tea right now😍

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Coffee ☕️ is more effective! ☺️👍

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It depends on your taste

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Leila is a lovely lady 😘 Always knows what we need desperately to communicate 🙏🏽 I am going to the pharmacy but didn't know how to request for prescription . I was like ( I WANT TO COLLECT MY MEDICINE) but now I'm going to say in a better way 🤗 Could you please check for me if you got my prescription from the doctor? 🌷

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I'm dying to go to college again after lockdown😂 I fancy for reopen my favorite restaurant and bars. I'd kill for a cup of tea. I'd like to have a teacher like you in my university.

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I'm up for going on a holiday in Fethiye again! I really fancy there. I'd like the quarantine to be over 🙁

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Yes, I too would like quarantine to be over. LOL

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You made a great video, ma'am😘🔥

[@thomasmathai2928]

Thank You Leila for this lesson., I would like to know , where actually we can use these want and need as Appropriate verbs .. ?? I am dying to see new lessons from Leila and Sabrah!’

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MyEnglishTeacher MissGreene , thank you

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@@LoveEnglishwithLeilaSabrah Hi, thank you for your reply. That's so interesting! I love 'our' song and I saw Eric Clapton singing it a while ago in London. Your mum has a good taste 😂

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[@ManishSharma-sk2zh]

Hi Leila, An interesting lesson about how to avoid " say I want". I admire your efforts, and remember in future how to use these phrases in place of I want. Homework: 1. I really fancy to eat pizza tonight. 2. I would kill for a cold water. Thanks and regards.

[@LoveEnglishwithLeilaSabrah]

‘I really fancy eating’ we need a gerund with ‘fancy’ but great examples! 👍💕

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@@LoveEnglishwithLeilaSabrah Thank you for your correction, I will remember in future. Thank you.

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Dear Leila, what an effective lesson to Express your desire . 1) I( really) fancy having dinner with you? 2) I'm up for a new video lesson from you.

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I fancy to chill all day .

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I feel like I hungry right now . I’m in the mood for watch your video. I really fancy a nice cup of coffee. I’d kill for study English right now. I’m dying to see my son . I’m up for a watching movie.

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Thanks

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Awesome student.

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I'd kill for a lesson on the multiple meaning of the word " over". Thanks in advance. MASSIMILIANO

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Hi i'm angel from in the philippines i always watching your video you are amazing teacher.but i want to express I'd kill for.be safe and godbless.

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[@natyescobar5771]

5 frases para hacer una solicitud: 01: Me gustaría = "Me gustaría un frappuccino, por favor" 02: ¿Podría / puedo tener = "¿Podría tener una moca, por favor?" 03: ¿Podría / puedo obtener = "¿Puedo obtener un frappuccino, por favor? 04: Tendre = "¿Tendrá un café con leche con caramelo, por favor? 05: Por favor, ¿Puedo tener? = "Por favor, ¿puedo tomar un frappuccino?"

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Thank you very much dear teacher. Today’s LESSON was soooooo amazing and incredible especially for me. I really really enjoyed it. Thanks again. Regards, Maqsood.

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Thanks Maqsood, I’m so pleased you enjoyed the lesson ☺️👍💕

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Hi Leila, First comment Hope you are doing well Cheers, Ahmad,

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Ah thanks!!

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Nice way of teaching. Allah bestow u... Would that i could talk to u and sabrah. Please went on it.... U both are doing a good job.... Love From Pakistan...

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I'd kill for to speak English like you!

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I really fancy to learn English 🌻

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" I'd kill for pasta" lol

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I'm dying to meet my English teacher thank for uploading the video

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Agree. Some drinks names in Starbucks are crazy. I can't remember those.🤣

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When I saw this lesson, I remembered my high school teacher who was always speaking to us that the verb ''want'' is overuse and to try to replace it always as much as possible! And finally, this problem is solved by you both my favourite teachers! :) (y) How are you, girls? :) Sabrah is alright? :) Wish her a good give birth! :) And to come back to it as soon as possible! :) :)

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Great observation

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That’s very kind, thank you ☺️

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I really fancy getting benefits.

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I’m in the mood for chatting with my friend

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Good morning leila ❤️🌹💋