“I feel like + verb-ing” is a very common phrase in spoken English. We use it when we want to talk about our mood, desire, or what we want to do at that moment.
For example, if you are tired, you might say, “I feel like sleeping.” If you are hungry, you can say, “I feel like eating pizza.”
It is natural, friendly, and very useful in daily conversations. You can use it with friends, family, and even at work (in informal situations). Native speakers use this structure often, so learning it will make your English sound more natural and confident.
◎ Important Points
- Always use verb + ing after “I feel like.”
- Do not use the base verb (like “eat” or “go”).
- It talks about your present mood or desire.
- It is mostly used in informal or casual conversations.
- You can use it with any subject (I, you, we, they).
- It can also be used in negative form: “I don’t feel like…”
➤Key Concept
✅Sentence Structure: Subject + feel like + verb-ing
Example:
I feel like going for a walk.
Main Concept (Simple Explanation):
After “feel like,” the verb must end in -ing. This shows the action you want to do.
Quick Speaking Tip:
When you speak, stress “feel” slightly:
“I feel like eating.”
This makes your sentence sound more natural.
➤ Common Mistakes To Avoid
| Common Mistake | Wrong Example | Correct Example |
|---|---|---|
| Using base verb | I feel like eat pizza. | I feel like eating pizza. |
| Using “to” before verb | I feel like to sleep. | I feel like sleeping. |
| Forgetting “like” | I feel going out. | I feel like going out. |
| Wrong tense structure | I am feel like resting. | I feel like resting. |
| Using noun instead of verb-ing | I feel like a walk. | I feel like going for a walk. |
➤ Examples
- I feel like watching a movie tonight.
- She feels like taking a break.
- We feel like ordering food instead of cooking.
- I don’t feel like working today.
- Do you feel like joining us for dinner?
- He feels like changing his job.
- I feel like calling my parents.
- They feel like traveling this weekend.
- I feel like learning something new.
- She doesn’t feel like talking right now.
➤ Practice Examples
A. Fill in the blanks
- I feel like ______ (eat) something sweet.
- She feels like ______ (go) home early.
- We feel like ______ (watch) a series tonight.
- He doesn’t feel like ______ (study).
- Do you feel like ______ (come) with us?
B. Change the incorrect sentence to correct one
- I feel like eat rice.
- She feel like sleeping.
- I feel like to go outside.
- We are feel like playing.
- He feel like call his friend.
C. Speak This Sentence Aloud
Say these sentences clearly and confidently:
- I feel like starting something new.
- I don’t feel like arguing.
- I feel like going on a short trip.
- I feel like improving my English.
- Today, I feel like being productive.
