Your Story in English: Personal Introduction
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A2 ⏱ 5 minutes
Your Story in English: Personal Introduction
— Sourov Deb, English teacher, La Réunion
The Five Parts of a Personal Introduction
| Part | Key phrase | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Name | My name is… / I’m… | My name is Sourov. / I’m Maria. |
| 2. Origin | I’m from… / I grew up in… | I grew up in Chittagong, in Bangladesh. |
| 3. Where you live now | I live in… / I’m based in… | I live in La Réunion, a French island. |
| 4. Job / study | I work as… / I study… | I work as an English teacher. |
| 5. Interesting fact | One thing about me is… / I also… | I speak four languages and I love Dostoevsky. |
Model Introduction
“Hello, my name is Sourov. I’m originally from Bangladesh — I grew up in a city called Chittagong on the coast. I moved to Australia in 2005, and I lived in Sydney for many years. Now I live in La Réunion with my wife and our daughter. I work as an English teacher. One thing that surprises people is that I speak Bengali, English, French, and I’m learning a fourth language. I think learning languages changes how you see the world.”
Key Phrases to Remember
- I’m originally from… (more formal than “I’m from”)
- I grew up in… (for your childhood place)
- I moved to [place] in [year].
- I’ve been living here for [time]. / I’ve lived here since [year].
- I work as a / I’m a [job].
- One thing about me is… / Something people don’t know is…
Practice Task
Hello, my name is ___. I’m originally from ___ — I grew up in a [city / town / village] called ___. I [moved to / came to] ___ in ___ [year]. Now I live in ___. I work as / I study ___. One thing about me is ___.
Answer these five questions about yourself in English:
- What is your name?
- Where are you originally from?
- Where do you live now?
- What do you do? (job or study)
- What is one interesting or surprising thing about you?
Show a model answer (Sourov’s example)
1. My name is Sourov.
2. I’m originally from Bangladesh — from Chittagong, a city on the coast.
3. I live in La Réunion, a French island in the Indian Ocean.
4. I work as an English teacher.
5. I speak four languages and I lived in Sydney for many years working as a sommelier.
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