SELF INTRODUCTION | How to Introduce Yourself in English | Tell Me About Yourself Interview Answer

Learning to introduce yourself properly is crucial for various situations, from English classes and job interviews to new jobs, hobbies, or large events. Being prepared with a pre-written and learned self-introduction can significantly reduce anxiety and help you come across confidently. This video aims to guide you through creating a complete self-introduction, ready for use.

The first step in any self-introduction is a greeting. Formal greetings include "Hello," "Good morning," "Good afternoon," and "Good evening." Note that "Good day" is considered old-fashioned in British English but common in Australian English, and "Good night" is typically a send-off, not a greeting. Informal greetings include "Hey," "What's up," "Hi," and "Yo." It's important to choose a greeting you feel comfortable with and that suits the context.

After a greeting, introduce your name. Basic ways include "I'm [Name]" or "I am [Name]." For situations where the audience cannot see you, like on the phone, "My name is [Name]" or "My name's [Name]" are appropriate. In large settings, "This is [Name]" can be used.

Discussing where you're from and where you live can be done in several ways. Options include "I'm from [Place Name]," "I'm [Nationality adjective]," or "I come from [Place Name]" (implying a journey). To mention where you grew up, say "I was born and raised in [Place Name]" or specify different places: "I was born in [Place] but raised in [Another Place]." To indicate current residence, use phrases like "I grew up in [Place] but now live in [Another Place]" or "I'm originally from [Place] but I'm now based in [Another Place]." You can also state how long you've lived somewhere: "I've been living in [Place] for [Duration]" or "I've spent the past few years in [Place]."

To talk about your job, you can say "I work at/for [Company Name] in the [Department] department," or "I'm a [Position] at [Company Name]." For a general field, use "I work in [General Area]" (e.g., 'sales'). To state a specific position, use "I work as a [Specific Position]." When mentioning qualifications, especially in a job interview, you can say "I'm about to graduate," "I am a [Subject] graduate/postgraduate," and specify degrees like "I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in [Subject]" or "I have a BA in [Subject]." When talking about courses, use "I'm currently taking a course in [Theoretical Subject]" or "on [Practical Subject]," or simply "I'm taking a [Subject] course." To note completed courses, say "I have completed a [Number]-hour course in/on [Subject]."

For work experience, use "I have [Number] years of experience in the [Field]" or "I've worked in [Field] for [Duration]." In informal settings, discussing family is common. Instead of "We are five in our family," say "I'm from a family of [Number]" or "We are a family of [Number]." To mention siblings without specifying gender, say "I am one of [Number] siblings" or "I'm one of [Number]." If you have no siblings, use "I am an only child." For hobbies, phrases like "I really like/enjoy [Activity]," "I'm a big fan of [Activity]," or "I am a keen [Noun for hobbyist]" are useful. For age, the basic is "I am [Age] years old" or "I'm [Age]." If you prefer not to be specific, use "I'm in my early/mid/late [Decade]s" (e.g., '20s, 30s'). You might also hear "She's a [Decade]s something [Profession]".

Often requested in introductions, a 'fun fact' can be daunting. It's recommended to have one prepared, perhaps about an interesting fear, a weird like/dislike, a pet, a strange achievement, or an extraordinary experience. Finally, the video suggests condensing your introduction for a more natural flow. Instead of multiple short sentences, combine them into two or three flowing sentences to make your self-introduction sound more articulate and confident. An example is provided from the speaker's own introduction, transforming several short sentences into a well-connected one.