Introduce Yourself in English in School/College/University. Tips for Effective Self-Introduction
Summary
TLDRThe video script offers a comprehensive guide on how to introduce oneself in English, covering essential elements such as name, age, location, family, education, job, hobbies, and goals. It provides useful phrases for starting an introduction and emphasizes the importance of sharing personal information to connect with others. The script also includes tips for interviews and academic settings, encouraging viewers to practice their newly learned skills by introducing themselves in the comments section for feedback.
Takeaways
- 😀 Kelly introduces herself as a 25-year-old who studies to secure a good job but doesn't particularly enjoy studying.
- 🌟 Kate, 26 years old, shares her background of growing up in Poland and moving to the United States for further education.
- 🏫 Kate's educational background includes studying at Meridian International School in Warsaw and her current pursuit of graduation in the U.S.
- 💻 Kate's favorite subjects are I.T. and English, and she aspires to become a programmer at a major tech company.
- 📚 The video provides a lesson on how to introduce oneself in English, covering various aspects such as name, age, location, family, education, job, hobbies, and goals.
- 🙋♀️ Greetings are essential when starting an introduction, with options like 'hello,' 'good morning,' or 'good afternoon.'
- 🔑 When introducing oneself, it's common to state one's name and age, with options to mention the birth year or life stage.
- 🏠 Sharing information about one's origin and current place of residence helps others understand where you come from.
- 👨👩👧👦 Talking about family can include the number of family members and who you live with, which gives a personal touch to the introduction.
- 🎓 Discussing educational and professional background helps others understand your expertise and work experience.
- 🎨 Hobbies and interests make the introduction more engaging and can reveal your passions outside of work or study.
- 🎯 Discussing goals is important, especially in interviews, as it shows your ambitions and what you aim to achieve in the future.
- 📝 The video encourages viewers to practice their introduction by writing in the comments and promises feedback for improvement.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the video transcript?
-The purpose of the video transcript is to teach English learners how to introduce themselves in English, covering aspects such as name, age, location, family, education, job, hobbies, and goals.
How does Kelly introduce her age in the transcript?
-Kelly introduces her age by stating, 'I'm 25 years old.'
What is Kate's educational background according to the transcript?
-Kate studied at Meridian International School in Warsaw and is now in the United States to complete her graduation in a college.
What is Kate's favorite subject and why does she enjoy it?
-Kate's favorite subject is I.T, and she also enjoys learning English, although the transcript does not specify why she enjoys these subjects.
What is Kate's goal in studying?
-Kate's goal is to become a good programmer and work for a big tech company.
How does the transcript suggest starting an introduction in English?
-The transcript suggests starting an introduction with a greeting such as 'hello,' 'good morning,' or 'good afternoon,' followed by phrases like 'let me introduce myself' or 'thank you for giving me this opportunity to introduce myself.'
What is the importance of stating your age when introducing yourself according to the transcript?
-Stating your age provides a basic personal detail and can help others place you in a certain life stage or generation.
How can you express where you are from or where you currently live in an introduction?
-You can express your origin by saying 'I'm from [your country or city],' 'I come from [your region],' or if you've moved, 'I'm originally from [your country], but I currently live in [another place].'
What are some examples of hobbies that can be mentioned in an introduction according to the transcript?
-Examples of hobbies include reading, hiking, gardening, playing football, and being an enthusiast for activities such as music, art, or sports.
How should you talk about your goals when introducing yourself in an interview or academic setting?
-You can talk about your goals using phrases like 'one of my main goals is,' 'I'm working towards,' or 'in the near future, I hope to.' You can also mention what you are currently studying with the aim of achieving a specific goal.
What is the final call to action for viewers in the transcript?
-The final call to action is for viewers to write a comment introducing themselves using the structures provided in the lesson, with the promise of feedback from Kate.
Outlines
😀 Self-Introduction and Personal Background
This paragraph introduces two individuals, Kelly and Kate, who share their personal information, including their names, ages, family backgrounds, and educational goals. Kelly is 25 years old and studies to secure a good job, though she admits to not enjoying studying. Kate, 26 years old, moved from Poland to the United States for her graduation and has a passion for I.T and English. The paragraph also serves as an introduction to an English lesson channel, focusing on the importance of knowing how to introduce oneself in various social and professional settings.
📚 Education, Hobbies, and Career Aspirations
The second paragraph delves into the specifics of how to introduce oneself, including sharing educational background, job experience, hobbies, and future goals. It provides examples of how to express one's origin, current residence, family composition, and personal interests. The paragraph emphasizes the significance of discussing one's educational journey and professional aspirations, such as becoming an entrepreneur or earning a master's degree. It also encourages viewers to practice their newly learned introduction skills by commenting on the video, offering the instructor's feedback as an incentive for engagement.
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Keywords
💡Introduction
💡Self-introduction
💡Opportunity
💡Name
💡Age
💡Location
💡Family
💡Education
💡Hobbies
💡Goals
💡Feedback
Highlights
Introduction to the importance of knowing how to introduce oneself in English for various social and professional situations.
Kelly introduces herself as a 25-year-old, mentioning her family and her motivation for studying to secure a good job.
Kate introduces herself as a 26-year-old from Poland, sharing her educational background and her goal to become a programmer.
The lesson emphasizes the structure of a self-introduction, including greetings, expressing gratitude, and stating the opportunity for introduction.
The importance of sharing one's name and how to do it in various ways, including using phrases like 'You can call me'.
How to mention one's age, including alternative ways to express age without stating it directly.
The difference in pronunciation of the 'T' sound in '20s' between British and American English.
How to share information about where you are from and where you currently live, including phrases like 'I'm originally from'.
Sharing about family members and living situations to help others get to know you better.
Discussing educational and professional background to provide context for your current situation.
The value of talking about hobbies and interests to make the introduction more engaging and personal.
Using the term 'Enthusiast' to describe a deep interest in a particular activity or subject.
The significance of discussing goals during an introduction, especially in academic or professional settings.
Phrases to use when talking about goals, such as 'I'm working towards' or 'In the near future, I hope to'.
Encouragement to practice self-introduction by writing a comment and receiving feedback from the instructor.
A reminder to be oneself when making new connections and the importance of authenticity in self-introduction.
A call to action for viewers to like, subscribe, and share the video for more English learning opportunities.
Transcripts
hi I'm Kelly I'm 25 years old
could you tell me something about your family I have a mother and a father
okay what's your favorite subject I don't know I study just because I want to get a good job
in the future but I really don't like studying oh I see who's next good morning everyone first of
all thank you for giving me this opportunity to introduce myself my name's Kate I'm 26 years old
I grew up in Poland and I lived there most of my life before moving to the United States very good
tell me about your schooling please I studied at Meridian International School in Warsaw and
now I'm here to complete my graduation in this college I'm very excited to be here great what's
your favorite subject my favorite subject is I.T and I also enjoy learning English what's
your goal in studying my goal is to become a good programmer and work for a big tech company
excellent hello everyone I'm Kate and welcome back to my English lessons with Kate Channel
today we have a very important topic for you how to introduce yourself in English when you meet new
friends attend a job interview or just strike up a conversation knowing how to introduce yourself
is a very useful skill so let's get started when you want to introduce yourself you can include the
information about your name age location it's a place where you live family educational job
hobbies and your goals but before we talk about each point let's start with some useful sentences
you can use to begin yourself introduction first of all don't forget about a greeting
say hello good morning or good afternoon everyone then you can simply say let me introduce myself
thank you for giving me this opportunity to introduce myself or it's my pleasure to
introduce myself if you're given an interview in a college or university you can say I'm very glad to
be here I'm excited to be a part of this group or a class or team or I'm delighted to be a part of
this academic Community when introducing yourself the first thing you'll want to share is your name
it's as simple as saying my name is my name's Kate or just I'm Kate you can also use a phrase you can
call me my name is Christina but you can call me Chris next it's common to speak about your age
you can say I am years old or you can mention your birth year like this I was born in I was born in
1995. if you don't want to share them information about your rage you can simply say I'm in my
for example in my mid-20s early 20s means when you're between 20 and 23 years old
when you're in your mid-20s you're between 24 and 26 years old when you're in your late
20s you're between 27 and 29 years old it's like you're getting closer to being 30 but you're not
there yet please pay attention that in British English they pronounce the T sound 20s and in
American English they don't pronounce the T sound it's twinnies it's very important to tell others
where you're from or where you currently live you can say I'm from your country or I come
from your city or region I'm originally from your country if you've moved to a different place you
can say I currently live in I'm originally from Russia but I currently live in Turkey
sharing some information about your family can help people get to know
you better you can say I have number of family members or my family includes
if you live with someone you can mention that too like I live with my for example
I have three family members my family includes my parents and my sister I live with my spouse
if you have many brothers and sisters you can also say I'm the oldest or the youngest
in the family now you need to talk about your educational job because it can help
others understand your background you can say I studied your major at your
University name if you had a previous job you can mention it like this I used to work as a at
for example I studied computer science at Stanford University or I used to work
as a software engineer at Microsoft if you're given an interview in a college or university
you should say I studied at your school name or I completed my junior college education at your
junior college name I studied at St John's High School or I completed my junior college education
at Greenfield Junior College when you introduce yourself you can tell about your hobbies you can
say in my free time I enjoy or one of my passions is you might also say I love as it helps me relax
or I'm a big fan of for example in my free time I enjoy reading one of my passions is
hiking I love gardening as it helps me relax I'm a big fan of playing football you can also say
I'm an Enthusiast for an Enthusiast is a person who is very interested in a particular activity
or subject and who spends a lot of time on it for example I'm an Enthusiast for music or it's okay
to say I'm a music enthusiast an art Enthusiast Sports Enthusiast remember sharing your hobbies
can make your introduction more interesting when you're given an interview in college or university
it's very important to talk about your goals you can use phrases such as one of my main goals is
I'm working towards or in the near future I hope to one of my main goals is to start my own
business and become an entrepreneur I'm working towards earning my master's degree in computer
science in the near future I hope to travel to Japan when you're talking about your goals you
can also use phrases like I'm currently studying with the aim of I'm currently studying psychology
with the aim of becoming a licensed therapist and helping people overcome mental health challenges
now let's practice what we've learned today it's a very important step if you want to
improve your speaking skills write a comment below this video and introduce yourself using
my structures I will check out every comment and give you feedback that's it for today's
lesson now you know how to introduce yourself confidently in English practice these phrases
and don't forget to be yourself when you're making new connections thanks for joining me
today if you found this lesson helpful please like subscribe and share with your friend who
is also learning English stay tuned for more English lessons see you next time [Music] foreign
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