Introducing Yourself

This article provides a list of commonly used words and phrases for introducing yourself in English, each accompanied by an example sentence and a brief explanation or extension.

No.Word/PhraseExample SentenceExplanation/Extension
1Name"Hi, my name is John."Your personal identifier.
2Age"I'm 30 years old."Your current age.
3Nationality"I am American."The country of your citizenship.
4Hometown"My hometown is Seattle."The place where you were born or grew up.
5Occupation"I'm a teacher by profession."Your job or profession.
6Company"I work for Google."The organization where you are employed.
7Position"I hold the position of manager."Your job title.
8Education"I completed my education at Harvard."Your academic background.
9University/College"I studied at the University of Toronto."The higher education institution you attended.
10Degree"I have a degree in English Literature."The level of education you have completed.
11Major"My major was in computer science."Your primary field of study.
12Interests"I have a keen interest in photography."Things you are curious or enthusiastic about.
13Hobbies"In my free time, I enjoy gardening."Activities you do for pleasure.
14Family"I come from a family of five."Information about your relatives.
15Marital Status"I am currently single."Whether you are single, married, etc.
16Personality Traits"I'm often described as outgoing and friendly."Characteristics that define your behavior.
17Strengths"One of my strengths is my ability to communicate effectively."What you are good at.
18Weaknesses"I sometimes struggle with time management."Areas where you have room for improvement.
19Goals"My goal is to become a published author."Your aspirations or desired achievements.
20Aspirations"I aspire to make a difference in the field of science."Hopes for future achievements.
21Achievements"One of my major achievements is winning a writing contest."Accomplishments or successes you've had.
22Experience"I have five years of experience in marketing."Your background in a particular field or activity.
23Skills"I possess strong leadership skills."Abilities or expertise you have developed.
24Languages Spoken"I speak English and Spanish fluently."The languages you can communicate in.
25Favorite (Books, Movies, Music)"My favorite book is 'To Kill a Mockingbird'."Preferred items or categories in entertainment.
26Why"I chose this career path because I'm passionate about education."Explaining reasons behind a choice or opinion.
27Background"My background is in engineering."Your experience or history in a particular area.
28Current"My current project involves renewable energy."What you are doing or working on now.
29Future Plans"My future plans include traveling to Japan."What you intend to do going forward.
30Contact Information"You can reach me at my email john@example.com."Details on how to communicate with you.

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