Materi Bahasa Inggris Kelas 10 - Talking About Self

Summary

This video script provides a comprehensive guide on how to introduce oneself in English, covering key aspects such as name, age, address, occupation, hobbies, and family. The content includes practical expressions and tips for polite self-introductions and introducing others. The script also touches on common grammatical points, such as the use of 'in' versus 'on' for birthplaces and dates. It concludes with advice on how to respond to introductions and how to end conversations. Overall, this resource aims to teach the basics of self-introduction in an engaging and easy-to-follow manner.

Takeaways

• 😀 Always introduce your name when talking about yourself in English.
• 😀 When stating your age, use the expression 'I am [age] years old'.
• 😀 To discuss where you're from, say 'I am originally from [place]' and 'I now live in [place]'.
• 😀 For occupation, use 'I am a [occupation]' or 'I am a student at [school]'.
• 😀 Share your hobbies with 'My hobby is [hobby]'.
• 😀 Introduce your family by saying 'I have [number] brothers and [number] sisters'.
• 😀 Politeness is important when introducing yourself. Use phrases like 'Let me introduce myself' or 'May I introduce myself?'
• 😀 When introducing others, change the subject to 'he' or 'she' and adjust possessive adjectives accordingly.
• 😀 Respond to introductions with polite expressions such as 'Nice to meet you' or 'Glad to meet you'.
• 😀 Ending a conversation politely can be done with expressions like 'Goodbye' or 'See you later'.
• 😀 Be mindful of the difference between introducing yourself and introducing others — focus on the subject (I vs. he/she).

Q & A

What are the basic elements to include when talking about yourself in English?

The basic elements to include are: your name, age, address (place of origin and current residence), occupation, hobbies, and family.

How do you introduce yourself in English when stating your name?

You can use expressions like 'My name is [your name]' or 'I am [your name]'. If you want to use a nickname, you can say, 'You can call me [nickname]'.

How do you express your age when introducing yourself?

You can say 'I am [age] years old' to express your age.

What is the difference between 'I was born in [place]' and 'I was born on [date]'?

Use 'in' when mentioning a place of birth (e.g., 'I was born in Surabaya'). Use 'on' when referring to the specific date of birth (e.g., 'I was born on June 12').

How do you introduce your address in English?

To introduce your address, you can say 'I am originally from [place]' for your place of origin and 'I now live in [place]' for where you currently live.

How do you introduce your occupation?

You can say 'I am a [job/occupation]' or 'I am a student' to introduce your occupation.

How do you talk about your hobbies in English?

To talk about your hobbies, you can say 'My hobby is [hobby]'. For example, 'My hobby is reading' or 'My hobby is playing sports'.

What phrases can you use to introduce your family?

You can say 'I have [number] brothers and [number] sisters' or simply 'I have a brother and a sister'. You can also mention details about each family member.

Why is it important to ask for permission before introducing yourself or others?

Asking for permission before introducing yourself or others is important for politeness. You can say, 'Let me introduce myself' or 'Hi, I'd like to introduce myself'.

What are some phrases you can use to respond to someone after they introduce themselves?

You can respond by saying 'Nice to meet you', 'Pleased to meet you', or 'It’s a pleasure to meet you'. These expressions show that you are happy to meet the person.