When to use 'I want' in English and when it's too direct
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When to use 'I want' in English and when it's too direct

B1中级2026年9月28日9分钟

When does "I want" sound completely natural in English, and when can it sound too direct? In this episode of Coffee Break English, Nick looks at the verb "want" in restaurants, job interviews and work emails, and explains why it works so well for your own desires, goals and intentions but can sound too strong when you use it to make requests. At the end of the episode you'll have the chance to test what you've learned and practise using "want" to talk about your own plans. So, what do you want to do in the next few months?<...

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Learning English is one thing. Knowing what to say when a real conversation starts can be much harder. Well, that's exactly what we'll help you with

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in the Practical English for Real Life mini course. A 10 day mini course from Coffee Break English. So if you want to do more with the English you already know and develop it further, join us.

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What do you want from this episode? Well, I want you to understand one very useful English verb. Sometimes, I want sounds completely natural, and at other times it can sound surprisingly direct.

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