English grammar
I'd like… / I'd be interested in + -ing (formal enquiries)
Make polite, formal enquiries on the phone or at an office.
From the scene Another estate agent's?
In short
For formal enquiries, say I'd like + noun, or I'd be interested in + -ing: interested in seeing the flat.
Your turn
Which one goes with the agent asks?
Options: I'd be interested in seeing the flat · Which flat are you interested in? · I'd like some information about a flat
Show answer
the agent asks → Which flat are you interested in?
How it works
For a formal enquiry, say I'd like + noun (I'd like some information) and I'd be interested in + -ing (I'd be interested in seeing the flat).
Good to know
In is a preposition, so the verb after it takes -ing: interested in seeing, not interested to see. The agent asks: Which flat are you interested in?
asking for something I'd like some information about a flat
Nuria
Good morning. I'd like some information about a flat.
Buenos días. Quisiera información sobre un piso.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Good morning. (blank).
Options: I'd like some information about a flat · Which flat are you interested in · I'd be interested in seeing the flat
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Nuria
Good morning. I'd like some information about a flat.
Buenos días. Quisiera información sobre un piso.
the agent asks Which flat are you interested in?
Javi
Of course, madam. Which flat are you interested in?
Por supuesto, señorita. ¿En qué piso está interesada?
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Of course, madam. (blank)?
Options: I'd like some information about a flat · I'd be interested in seeing the flat · Which flat are you interested in
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Javi
Of course, madam. Which flat are you interested in?
Por supuesto, señorita. ¿En qué piso está interesada?
interested in + -ing I'd be interested in seeing the flat
Nuria
I'd be interested in seeing the flat on Calle Mayor.
Me interesaría ver el piso de la calle Mayor.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
(blank) on Calle Mayor.
Options: Which flat are you interested in · I'd be interested in seeing the flat · I'd like some information about a flat
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Nuria
I'd be interested in seeing the flat on Calle Mayor.
Me interesaría ver el piso de la calle Mayor.
enquiries: in + -ing, not to interested in earning (not: interested to earn)
Javi
I know... but I'd be interested in earning the commission.
Ya lo sé... pero me interesaría cobrar la comisión.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
I know... but I'd be (blank) the commission.
Options: interested in earning · I'd like some information about a flat · Which flat are you interested in
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Javi
I know... but I'd be interested in earning the commission.
Ya lo sé... pero me interesaría cobrar la comisión.
Common mistake
Not to see or see here. A verb straight after in.
I'd be interested in seeing the flat on Calle Mayor.
Me interesaría ver el piso de la calle Mayor.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| asking for something | I'd like some information about a flat |
|---|---|
| the agent asks | Which flat are you interested in? |
| interested in + -ing | I'd be interested in seeing the flat |
| enquiries: in + -ing, not to | interested in earning (not: interested to earn) |
More lines from the story
- JaviEr... I work here, at the estate agent's.Ejem... trabajo aquí, en la inmobiliaria.
- JaviYou can never have too many. Anyway, how can I help you?Nunca son demasiados. Bueno, ¿en qué puedo ayudarla?