SELF INTRODUCTION – How to introduce yourself in English
You may need to introduce yourself:
- in your English class
- at a job interview
- at a new job
- at a new hobby or leisure activity
- at a large event or convention
1. Greeting
a. Formal greetings:
- Hello
- Good morning/ Good afternoon/ Good evening
Note: Good day – old fashioned British English
b. Informal greetings
- Hey/ Hi
- What’s up? / What’s good?
- Hiya / Yo
2. Your name
- I’m …./ I am….
Eg: I’m Lucy. / I am Lucy.
- My name is … / My name’s …
- This is …
3. Location
- I’m from …
Eg: I’m from Da Nang.
- I’m …
Eg: I’m Vietnamese. / I’m British.
- I come from …
Eg: I come from Da Nang.
- I was born and raised in …./ I was born in … but raised in …
Eg: I was born and raised in England.
I was born in France but raised in Sweden.
- I grew up in … but now live in …./ I’m originally from …. But I’m now based in …
Eg: I grew up in LA but now live in New York.
I’m originally from Edinburgh but I’m now based in London.
- I’ve been living in … for + a period of time / I’ve spent + a period of time + in ….
Eg: I’ve been living in London for three years.
I’ve spenr the past few years in Paris.
4. Position and Company
- I work at + company + in the + department.
Eg: I work at/for Google in the marketing department.
- I’m a + position + at + company
Eg: I’m a manager at Starbucks.
- I work in + general area
Eg: I work in sales.
- I work as + position
Eg: I work as a deputy manager.
5. Qualifications
- I’m about to graduate (If you want to say that you are close to graduation)
- I am a + subject + graduate
Eg: I’m a marketing graduate.
- I have a bachelor’s degree in + subject
Eg: I have a bachelor’s degree in marketing.
- I’m a + subject + post-grad
Eg: I’m a biology post-grad.
6. Experience
- I have + number + years of experience + in the + occupation + field
Eg: I have 3 years of experience in the neuroscience field.
- I have + number + years of + occupation + experience
Eg: I have 10 years of sales experience.
7. Family
- I’m from a family of + number / We are a family of + number
Eg: I’m from a family of four.
We are a family of four.
8. Hobbies
- I really like/ enjoy …
Eg: I really like running.
I really enjoy tennis.
- I’m a big fan of …
Eg: I’m a big fan of go-karting
- I am a keen + noun
Eg: I am a keen runner./ I am a keen tennis player.
9. Age
- I am + number + years old/ I’m + number
Eg: I am 25 years old.
I’m 25.
- I’m in my early/ mid/ late + decade
Eg: I’m in my mid twenties.
I’m in my late forties.
10. Fun Fact
- an interesting fear
- a weird like or dislike
- facts about your pet
- a strange achievement or extraordinary experience