would

IMAGINING

A2used to talk about a situation that you imagine or that is not real

• If I had more money, I would buy a car.
• It would be nice to see you.

ASKING POLITELY

A2used to ask for something or offer something politely

• Would you like a cup of tea?
• Would you open the window, please?

REPORTED SPEECH

B1used as the past form of "will" when reporting what someone said or thought

• She said she would call me.
• I knew he would be late.

HABIT

B1used to talk about things that happened often in the past

• When I was a child, we would go to the beach every summer.

REFUSING

B1wouldn't: used to say that someone refused to do something

• The car wouldn't start.
• He wouldn't tell me his name.