By Vahid Alaghehband
To introduce yourself in English, say your name (My name is… or I'm…), where you're from (I'm from…), what you do (I'm a student / I work as…) and something you like (I like…), then finish with Nice to meet you. Four or five sentences are enough.
Basic phrases to introduce yourself
The simplest structure has five parts: greeting, name, where you're from, what you do and one interest. Then add your age, your family or why you're learning English, depending on the situation.
| Phrase | Example |
|---|---|
| Hi / Hello. Good morning. | Hi, everyone. |
| My name is… / I'm… | I'm Ana. |
| I'm from… | I'm from Quito, Ecuador. |
| I'm … (years old). | I'm 20. |
| I'm a… / I work as… | I work as a nurse. |
| I'm studying… | I'm studying business. |
| I like… / I enjoy… | I enjoy reading. |
| Nice to meet you. | Hi, I'm Ana. Nice to meet you. |
5 examples of how to introduce yourself
Basic (A1)
Hi! My name is Ana. I'm 16 years old and I'm from Ambato, Ecuador. I'm a student. I like music and football. Nice to meet you!
For kids
Hello! I'm Mateo. I'm eight years old. I live in Loja with my mom, my dad and my sister. My favorite color is blue and I love dogs.
In class, on the first day
Good morning, everyone. My name is Diego and I'm 19. I'm studying business at university. In my free time, I play the guitar and watch series in English. I want to improve my speaking this year.
At the start of a presentation
Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Valeria, and today I'm going to talk about renewable energy in Ecuador. First, I'll explain the main sources. Then, I'll show some examples. Finally, I'll answer your questions.
In a job interview
I'm an accountant with five years of experience in small and medium-sized companies. In my last job, I managed monthly reports and helped reduce errors in payroll. I'm good at organizing information and working with deadlines, and I'd like to grow in a company like yours.
In a job interview, Tell me about yourself isn't an invitation to tell your life story: sum up your experience, one achievement and what you're looking for. See more model answers in English for job interviews.
Questions people will ask you next
- What's your name?
- Where are you from?
- How old are you?
- What do you do?
- What do you like doing in your free time?
- Why are you learning English?
- Tell me about yourself.
Pronunciation tips
- I'm is one syllable: "aim".
- Nice to meet you is linked together: "nice-tuh-MEET-you".
- Record yourself: if it sounds like a list, add a short pause after each idea.
Practice your introduction out loud
With Vozi Coach you practice English conversation on the topic you choose, by voice or text, and review your feedback at the end: points to improve, grammar mistakes with suggestions and topics for your next session.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I introduce myself in English?
Greet people, say your name (My name is… or I'm…), where you're from (I'm from…), what you do (I'm a student / I work as…) and something you like (I like…). Finish with Nice to meet you.
How do I introduce myself at the start of a presentation?
Greet the audience, say your name and topic (Today I'm going to talk about…) and outline the parts (First…, Then…, Finally…).
How do I introduce myself in a job interview?
Sum up your profession, experience, one concrete achievement and what you're looking for in 4 or 5 sentences.
Is it my name is or I'm?
Both are correct. I'm is more natural in conversation; My name is sounds a little more formal.
