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

Introduction to Self-Introduction

In this section, Lucy introduces the importance of self-introduction and explains why it is necessary to be prepared for various situations where you may need to introduce yourself.

Importance of Self-Introduction

• Self-introduction is important in situations where you may need to introduce yourself without any forewarning.

• It is crucial for English learners as it can be intimidating.

• Being prepared with a pre-written self-introduction is essential.

Basics of Self-Introduction

Formal Greetings

• Formal greetings include "hello," "good morning," "good afternoon," and "good evening."

• Pay attention to the time of day when using greetings.

• Note that "good day" is considered old-fashioned in British English but commonly used in Australian English.

Informal Greetings

• Choose an informal greeting that you feel comfortable with, such as "hey," "what's up," or "hi."

• Use a greeting that suits your region and feels natural to you.

Introducing Your Name

• Introduce your name using phrases like "I'm Lucy" or "My name is Lucy."

• Adapt your introduction based on the situation, such as using "This is Lucy" when speaking on the telephone or in large auditoriums.

Describing Location

• Mention where you are from or currently living.

• Basic options include saying, "I'm from [place name]" or stating your nationality.

• Use phrases like "I come from [place name]" if there has been a journey involved.

• Specify if you were born and raised in a particular place or if you have lived in different places.

The transcript continues with further details on self-introduction, but the provided summary covers the main points up to this timestamp.

Describing Yourself and Your Background

In this section, the speaker discusses how to introduce yourself and provide information about your background in various contexts such as job interviews or casual conversations. The speaker covers topics like mentioning your position at a company, qualifications, courses taken, work experience, family, hobbies, and age.

Introducing Your Position and Qualifications

• Mention your position at a company using phrases like "I'm a manager at Starbucks" or "I work as a deputy manager" .

• Discuss your qualifications by stating that you are close to graduation or mentioning specific degrees such as "I'm about to graduate" or "I have a bachelor of arts degree in marketing" .

Talking About Courses and Achievements

• Use prepositions like "in" for theoretical subjects (e.g., "I'm taking a course in maths") and "on" for practical subjects (e.g., "I'm taking a course on pottery making") .

• Mention completed courses by saying "I have completed a 72-hour course in subject" .

• Describe the duration of the course using adjectives formed with numbers and units of time (e.g., "A 72-hour subject course", "A three-day subject course") .

Sharing Work Experience

• Highlight your experience by stating the number of years you have worked in a particular field (e.g., "I have three years of experience in the neuroscience field") .

• Emphasize specific industries by saying things like "10 years of sales experience" or "10 years of experience in sales" .

• Use phrases like "I've worked in the accounting field for three years" or simply say "I've worked in accounting for three years" .

Talking About Family

• Mention family members by saying "I have a brother, sister, mum, and dad" .

• Use the phrase "I'm from a family of number" to indicate the size of your family (e.g., "I'm from a family of four") .

• If you have siblings, say "I am one of four siblings" without specifying their gender .

• Use the term "only child" if you don't have any brothers or sisters (e.g., "I'm an only child") .

Discussing Hobbies

• Express your interests by using phrases like "I really like running" or "I'm a big fan of go-karting" .

• Use the structure "I am a keen [noun]" to describe your enthusiasm for specific activities (e.g., "I'm a keen runner", "I'm a keen tennis player") .

Describing Age

• State your age by saying things like "I am 25 years old" or simply shorten it to "I'm 25" .

• Avoid specifying age by using phrases like "in my early/mid/late [decade]" (e.g., "in my mid-20s", "in her late 40s") .

• Refer to someone's age as being in their twenties or thirties without stating the exact number if it is unknown or impolite to guess (e.g., "[Name] is a 20-something marketing graduate", "[Name] is a 30-something accountant") .

Sharing Fun Facts

• In more informal situations, provide an interesting fact about yourself .

• Mention the challenge of coming up with an engaging fact and how it can be intimidating .

The transcript is in English, so the summary and study notes are also written in English.

New Section

In this section, the speaker encourages the audience to think about interesting fears, likes or dislikes, and share a fun fact about themselves. The speaker also provides an example of condensing sentences in an introduction.

Thinking About Interesting Facts

• Think about an interesting fear, like or dislike.

• Share a fun fact about yourself (optional).

Example of Condensing Sentences in Introduction

• The speaker shares their own introduction as an example.

• They demonstrate how to condense seven sentences into two flowing sentences for a more natural introduction.

New Section

In this section, the speaker encourages interaction among the audience by correcting each other's introductions and sharing fun facts. They also provide information on connecting with them on social media.

Interaction and Correction

• Encourages participants to correct each other's introductions.

• Offers assistance and guidance in improving introductions.

Connecting on Social Media

• Provides links to their Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube channels.

• Mentions that they talk about their life on the YouTube channel rather than English lessons.

New Section

In this section, the speaker mentions the availability of learning English in over 130 languages from anywhere in the world. They also mention a special offer for students and emphasize having a stable internet connection.

Learning English Anytime, Anywhere

• Highlights the opportunity to learn English in over 130 languages.

• Emphasizes that learning can happen anytime throughout the year.

• Requires a stable internet connection for accessing resources.

Special Offer for Students

• Mentions receiving an offer to pass on to students (details not provided).

• Clarifies that it is $10 received rather than "get" (preferred word choice).

New Section

In this section, the speaker expresses frustration or annoyance and mentions something about knowledge.

Expression of Frustration

• The speaker expresses frustration with an unclear context.

• Mentions seeing someone smoking outside their window unexpectedly.

Unspecified Knowledge

• The mention of "the knowledge" is not explained further in the transcript.