Being prepared is key; practice a pre-written self-introduction.
Greeting
Formal Greetings
Hello (versatile)
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening
Note: "Good day" is old-fashioned in British English; common in Australian English ("G'day").
"Goodnight" is a farewell, not a greeting.
Informal Greetings
Choose what feels comfortable:
Hey
Hi
What's up
Yo
What's good (American slang)
Introducing Yourself
Name
Basic forms:
I'm (name)
I am (name)
My name is (name)
This is (name) (for larger audiences)
Location
Basic structure:
I'm from (place)
I'm (nationality)
I come from (place)
I was born and raised in (place)
Current residence:
I grew up in (place) but now live in (place).
I've been living in (place) for X years.
Work and Education
Job Position
I work at (company) in (department).
I work for (company).
I am a (position) at (company).
General area: I work in (field).
Qualifications
I am about to graduate
I'm a (subject) graduate/postgraduate
I have a (degree) in (subject).
Currently taking a course in (subject).
Experience
I have X years of experience in (field).
I've worked in (field) for X years.
Personal Information
Family
I am from a family of (number).
I am one of (number) siblings.
I'm an only child.
Hobbies
I really like/enjoy (hobby).
I'm a big fan of (hobby).
I'm a keen (hobbyist).
Age
I am (age) years old.
I’m in my early/mid/late (decade).
(Age range) graduate/accountant, etc.
Fun Fact
Prepare a fun fact in advance.
Consider unique hobbies, fears, or experiences.
Example 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."
Tips
Condense your introduction into two flowing sentences.
Engage with the community; share introductions and fun facts in the comments.