Self Introduction Lecture Notes

Importance of Self Introduction

• Essential skill for various situations:
  • English classes
  • Job interviews
  • New jobs or hobbies
  • Large events or conventions
• Can be intimidating, especially for English learners
• Preparation is key: have a self-introduction pre-written and practiced

Components of a Self Introduction

1. Greetings

• Formal Greetings:

  • Hello
  • Good morning
  • Good afternoon
  • Good evening
  • Note: "Good day" is old-fashioned in British English but common in Australian English (g'day).
  • Goodnight is used for farewells, not greetings.

• Informal Greetings:

  • Hey
  • What's up?
  • Hi
  • Yo (American)
  • Choose a greeting that feels comfortable.

2. Name

• Ways to introduce your name:
  • I'm [name] or I am [name].
  • My name is [name] (for situations where you're not visible).
  • This is [name] (for large audiences).

3. Location

• Introducing where you're from:
  • I'm from [place].
  • I'm [nationality]: I’m British, I’m English.
  • I come from [place] (implies more distance).
  • I was born and raised in [place].
  • I grew up in [place] but now live in [place].
  • I’ve been living in [place] for [time].

4. Job Position

• Introduce your job:
  • I work at [company] (e.g., Google).
  • I work for [company].
  • I’m a [position] at [company].
  • I work in [field].
  • I work as a [specific position].

5. Qualifications

• Mention your qualifications if relevant:
  • I’m a graduate/postgraduate in [subject].
  • I have a [degree type] in [subject].
  • I’m about to graduate.
  • I’m currently taking a course in/on [subject].
  • I have completed a [duration] course in/on [subject].

6. Experience

• Discuss previous jobs and experience:
  • I have [number] years of experience in [field].
  • I’ve worked in [field] for [time].

7. Family (Informal Situations)

• You can share about your family:
  • I’m from a family of [number].
  • I am one of [number] siblings.
  • I am an only child.

8. Hobbies

• Share hobbies and interests:
  • I really like [activity].
  • I'm a big fan of [activity].
  • I am a keen [noun].

9. Age

• Ways to state your age:
  • I am [age] years old.
  • I’m in my [early/mid/late] [decade].

10. Fun Fact

• Prepare a fun fact about yourself:
  • A unique fear, weird like/dislike, pet, or achievement.

Example of a Self Introduction

• Good morning everyone, my name's Lucy and I'm a 25-year-old marketing graduate from Bedfordshire. I now work as an English teacher and I'm a big fan of running and fitness classes.

Final Tips

• Aim to condense your introduction into flowing sentences.
• Engage with the community by sharing introductions and fun facts in the comments.
• Connect on social media for further interaction.

Conclusion

• Practice and prepare your self-introduction to feel more confident.