Introducing Yourself

Learn to introduce yourself with simple, clear sentences about who you are and where you're from.

SkillIntroduce yourself in English

☀️Warm-up~10 min

Say your name and one surprising or unusual fact about yourself. Don't prepare — just say it.

If you had to describe yourself in 3 words, what would they be? Explain each one.

💡 Don't be shy — there are no wrong answers. Just talk!

📐Grammar Focus~12 min

My name is / I'm...

Hi, my name is Ana. I'm from Argentina.

I work as / I'm a...

I work as a teacher. I live in Buenos Aires.

I live in / I'm from...

I'm friendly and I like music.

I'm + adjective (simple)

I can speak Spanish. I can't speak French.

I can / I can't + infinitive

💡A great introduction isn't a list of facts — it's a small story. Share one interesting detail and let that start a real conversation.

🎯Grammar Diagnostic~8 min

Complete these exercises to check if you're ready to use these structures in conversation.

1. Complete: My name ___ Carlos and I ___ from Mexico.

2. Complete: I work ___ a designer. I'm ___ engineer.

3. Which sentence is correct?

4. Choose the correct question:

5. Make a negative sentence: I can cook.

💬Key Phrases~5 min

My name is... I'm from...I work as...I'm originally from...I'm quite... but also...Nice to meet youPeople often say I'm...I can / I can't...I've been living here for...

Model Example

"My name is Martina. I'm from Rosario, but I've been living in Buenos Aires for about four years. I work as a graphic designer — mostly for tech startups. I'm quite creative and I love finding visual solutions. I can speak some French, but my English is much better. People often say I'm very organized, which is funny because my apartment is always a mess."

🗣️Conversation Practice~25 min

Round 1 — Basic introduction

Introduce yourself with your name, where you're from, and what you do. Use at least 4 sentences.

Round 2 — Add personality

Now add 2 sentences about your personality using 'I'm + adjective'. Example: I'm friendly. I'm hard-working.

Round 3 — What you can do

Tell me 3 things you can do and 2 things you can't do. Use complete sentences.

📚Homeworkbefore next class

Voice note (2 min): Introduce yourself as if you're meeting someone brand new. No script — just talk.

Write 5 sentences about yourself using today's structures. Make them real, not generic.

Bonus: Introduce yourself to someone in English this week — a colleague, a stranger online, anyone. Come ready to share how it went.