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The best vocabulary and structures for self-introduction in English!

Self-introduction in English is an important aspect of communication, especially when making friends or being interviewed in English. To create a concise, simple, and engaging self-introduction in English, you can refer to the vocabulary and structures that PREP shares below!

How to make an impressive self-introduction in English?

I. Structures for self-introduction in English
II. Some notes when introducing yourself in English
III. Examples of effective self-introduction in English
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I. Structures for self-introduction in English

What are the structures for self-introduction in English? This is undoubtedly a topic of interest for many English learners in their communicative skills development. A complete self-introduction in English will include the following elements:

1. Greeting

The beginning of a self-introduction in English always starts with a greeting. There are various ways to greet in English, and you can choose an appropriate greeting based on the communication context.

Structures for self-introduction in English

What’s up?

Hello! Nice to meet you.

How are you?

Good morning/ afternoon/ evening.

It is my honor/ pleasure to meet you.

I am pleased to meet you.

It’s my pleasure to cooperate with you.

It is certainly a pleasure to meet you.

Thanks for agreeing to meet with me.

Can I offer you something to drink?

Let me introduce myself.

2. Introduction of name

After the greeting, it's time to introduce your name. You need to use accurate vocabulary and sentence patterns to confidently introduce your name in English.

Structures for self-introduction in English	Example
Hello, I am _______.	Hi, I'm Jenne.
Hi, my (full) name is _______.	Hi, my full name is Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Hello, everyone! I'm _______. It's great to meet you all.	Hello, everyone! I'm Robert. It's great to meet you all.
You can call me _______.	You can call me Lisa.
Everyone calls me/ My friends all call me _______.	Everyone calls me/ My friends all call me Annie.
My nickname is _______.	My nickname is Andrew.
Allow me to introduce myself, I'm _______.	Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Alex.

3. Introduction of age

In a self-introduction in English, it's essential to include your age. This helps people know your age for appropriate addressing.

Structures for self-introduction in English	Example
I'm _______ years old.	I'm 22 years old.
I'm in my _______s.	I'm in my 20s.
I'm _______ years old but feel much younger!	I'm 55 years old but feel much younger!
I recently turned _______.	I recently turned 25 years old.

4. Introduction of hometown, nationality

In a self-introduction in English, it's important to include your hometown. To confidently introduce it, you can refer to some English vocabulary and phrases related to hometown in the following table:

Structures for self-introduction in English	Example
I have _______ nationality.	I have Danish nationality.
I'm from ________.	I'm from Iceland.
Originally, I'm from _______, but currently, I live in _______.	Originally, I'm from Vietnam, but currently, I live in Singapore.
I hail from _______., born and raised.	I hail from Ireland, born and raised.
I'm proud to call _______. my hometown in _______.	I'm proud to call Marseille my hometown in France.
I come from _______, a vibrant city located in the heart of _______.	I come from Bangkok, a vibrant city located in the heart of Thailand.

5. Introduction of education, occupation

When introducing ourselves in English, we often tend to talk about our current education and occupation. To introduce your education and occupation, you can use English vocabulary related to professions and common sentence patterns:

Structures for self-introduction in English	Example
I am .	I am a teacher.
I graduated from with a degree in .	I graduated from the Academy of Finance with a degree in Economics.
I hold a in from .	I hold a bachelor in Economics from the Academy of Finance.
Currently, I'm pursuing a master's degree in at .	Currently, I'm pursuing a master's degree in Economics at the Academy of Finance.
I have been working in for .	I have been working in Economics for 3 years.
In my professional career, I've held roles such as at .	In my professional career, I've held roles such as sales staff and assistant director at Ocean Corporation.

6. Introduction of Family

When introducing yourself, it's natural to talk about your family. Therefore, to confidently introduce your family, you can refer to English vocabulary related to family and common sentence patterns:

Structures for self-introduction in English	Example
There are _______ members/ people in my family.	There are 6 members in my family.
My house is located in _______ in _______.	My house is located in Hanoi, Vietnam.
I have (don’t have) ________ sisters/ brothers.	I have two sisters and three brothers.
I am the only child in my family.	I am the only child in my family.
My _______ passed away _____ years ago.	My grandfather passed away 2 years ago.

7. Introduction of friends

A self-introduction in English also includes introducing your friends. Here are some common vocabulary, structures, and sentence patterns you can refer to when introducing your friends.

Structures for self-introduction in English	Example
I have _______ close friends.	I have seven close friends.
_______ is my best friend.	Anna is my best friend.
I have only one best friend, and that is _______.	I have only one best friend, and that is Anna.
My friends and I enjoy ________.	My friends and I enjoy playing video games.
My friend is _______ person.	My friend is funny person.
My friend is good at _______.	My friend is good at playing badminton.

8. Introduction of personal interests

Personal interests are an essential part of a self-introduction. It helps others understand more about your personality. To talk about personal interests, use common English vocabulary, structures, and sentence patterns:

Structures for self-introduction in English	Example
My hobbies are _______.	My hobbies are watching TV and listening to music.
I love/ like/ enjoy/_______.	I love playing basketball.
I am interested in/ fond of/ keen on/ ________.	I am interested in reading comics.
In my free time, I often _______.	In my free time, I often go skating.
I have a passion for _______.	I have a passion for drawing.
I spend most of my time _______.	I spend most of my time playing chess.

9. Introduction of marital status

Certainly, when making new acquaintances, many people will be curious about whether you are married or single. Therefore, to introduce your marital status, you can use the following common sentence patterns:

Structures for self-introduction in English

I’m still single.

I am available.

I’m a happily married man.

I have a happy/ unhappy marriage.

I’m married (with two kids).

My wife and I, we’re separated.

I’m going out with a colleague.

I’m in a relationship.

I’m in an open relationship.

I’m not seeing/ dating anyone.

I’m not ready for a serious relationship.

I’m engaged to be married next month.

I’m ready for a rebound relationship.

I haven’t found what I’m looking for.

I’m still looking for the one.

I’m too busy!

10. Discussing strengths and weaknesses

When introducing ourselves, we often tend to talk about our strengths and weaknesses so that others can have a better understanding of us. In English communication, you can use the following vocabulary and sentence patterns to talk about your strengths and weaknesses:

Structures for self-introduction in English		Example
Strengths	Vocabulary: Key skills Talents Abilities Competencies Knowledge Planning Organizing Monitoring Managing Evaluating Budgeting Inspiring Developing Encouraging Coaching Holding others accountable Multicultural Bilingual Multilingual Global Culturally diverse	I have 3-year-experience in teaching English.
	Structure: Excel in/ at Asset to Bring to the table Good at Do well
Weaknesses	Vocabulary: Things you don’t do well Problems/ issues Opportunities for improvement Self-criticism Extremely introverted Extremely extroverted Too detail oriented Too sensitive At times Sometimes Occasionally	Sometimes I can be quite introverted, which makes my team not to have a lot of new ideas.
	Structure: Sometimes I can be very _______, which makes my team _______

11. Expressing emotions in the introduction and requesting contact information

At the end of a self-introduction in English, we usually express our emotions and request contact information. You can use the following common English sentence patterns:

Structures for self-introduction in English

Nice to see you again.

It's such a pleasure to meet all of you!

Meeting new people always brings a smile to my face. Nice to meet you.

My heart is full of joy as I introduce myself to this wonderful group. Thank you!

The warmth in this room is contagious, and I'm thrilled to be a part of it. Love you!

This is such an exciting moment for me. If you'd like to stay in touch, feel free to reach out at _______.

I'm honored to meet each one of you. Please, call me _______.

Do you use Facebook?

Could you give me your phone number?

If you have any questions, contact me through _______.

II. Some notes when introducing yourself in English

If you want to make a good impression on people you meet for the first time or in a job interview with an engaging self-introduction in English, you need to consider the following issues:

Confidence and friendliness: Stand tall, be open, maintain confident eye contact, and smile when introducing yourself. Confidence and friendliness help create a warm atmosphere and leave a positive impression.
Introduce your name: Clearly state your name and inform them about any nicknames you have, for example, "I am Jennifer, but you can call me Jenny."
Objective or reason for the meeting: If possible, mention the objective of the meeting or the reason you want to meet. This helps establish cooperation and quick connection.
Experience and skills: Share some information about your work experience and key skills you possess. This can help others understand you better and provide an opportunity for more detailed discussion on the topic.
Find common ground: Research to identify common interests or experiences between you and the other person. This helps you establish rapport and connect with them more quickly.
Avoid lengthy introductions: While introducing yourself, avoid providing too many detailed pieces of information right away. Keep the introduction concise and focus on the main points.
Actively listen: After introducing yourself, actively listen when the other person introduces themselves. This creates a two-way interaction and connection.

III. Examples of effective self-introduction in English

After familiarizing yourself with the structure for self-introduction in English, you can confidently apply it to introduce yourself to others. PREP has compiled some examples of self-introductions in English that you can refer to below!

1. During a job interview

Examples of self-introductions in English

My name is Robert Lee. I'm a recent elementary education graduate from Kingdom University. I've been working at a teaching assistant for elementary children in the “Happy Summer” program summer, and I'm excited to find my first teaching position for the coming school year. I have several original lesson plans I created bt myself during my teaching internship that I look forward to implementing in my own classroom. I attended Brooklin Elementary myself and believe I would be a great fit for your third-grade opening. It would be a joy for me to teach pupils in the same place that sparked my love of learning. Thank you for listening!

2. When attending a conference

Examples of self-introductions in English

Good afternoon. My name is Jennie Woo and I'm the VP of Administration and Finance at Western Investing. I've always been interested in finding smart ways to save money. I believe establishing money management strategies as early as possible is the key to securing your future. I began using these strategies myself as I worked through college, and I now have over $50 million in my retirement fund. That amount is growing every day, and I'm here to teach you how to set up an account like that, too.

3. When sending an email

Examples of self-introductions in English

Subject: Meeting request

Dear Mr. Jackson,

My name is Smith Bailey, and I have been told that you are the software decision-maker at ABC Supplies. I am reaching out to you today because my company, XYZ Software, has released a new product that your company might find helpful. Its proprietary algorithms can gather your customer contact and purchase information into an easy-to-use database. I hope to arrange a meeting with you to discuss the product and any software needs your company may have.

Thank you for your consideration and time.

Sincerely,

Smith Bailey

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