My Self Introduction in English: How to Introduce Yourself

Introducing yourself in English—whether in interviews, meetings, or casual conversations—can make you nervous. Here's how to do it confidently with simple templates.

Basic Self Introduction Template

Simple Version

"Hi, I'm [Name]. Nice to meet you."

Standard Version

"Hello, I'm [Name]. I'm from [Country/City]. Nice to meet you."

Complete Version

"Hi, I'm [Name]. I'm from [Country/City]. I work as [Job] / I study [Subject]. Nice to meet you."

For Different Situations

Casual/Friends

• "Hey, I'm [Name]. What's your name?"
• "Hi, I'm [Name]. Nice to meet you!"

Professional/Work

• "Hello, I'm [Name]. I work in [Department/Role]."
• "Hi, I'm [Name]. I'm responsible for [Area]."

Academic/University

• "Hi, I'm [Name]. I'm studying [Subject]."
• "Hello, I'm [Name]. I'm a [Year] student."

Networking Events

• "Hi, I'm [Name]. I'm with [Company/Organization]."
• "Hello, I'm [Name]. I work in [Industry]."

Key Phrases to Use

Greeting

• "Hello" / "Hi" / "Hey" (casual)
• "Nice to meet you" / "Pleased to meet you" (formal)

Information About Yourself

• "I'm from..." — Where you're from
• "I work as..." — Your job
• "I study..." — What you study
• "I'm interested in..." — Your interests

Closing

• "Nice to meet you"
• "Looking forward to..."
• "It's great to meet you"

Practice Examples

Example 1: Casual

"Hi, I'm Maria. I'm from Spain. Nice to meet you!"

Example 2: Professional

"Hello, I'm John. I work as a software engineer. I'm responsible for web development. Nice to meet you."

Example 3: Academic

"Hi, I'm Sarah. I'm studying business at the university. Nice to meet you."

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• ❌ "I'm myself [Name]" → ✅ "I'm [Name]"
• ❌ Too much information (keep it brief)
• ❌ Speaking too fast (slow down, be clear)

Practice Tips

1. Keep it short (2-3 sentences)
2. Practice out loud
3. Adjust for context (casual vs. formal)
4. Be confident and smile

Master Self Introductions

The best way to master self introductions is through practice. Introduce yourself regularly, get feedback on your English, and build confidence. Try Parlai and practice self introductions in real conversations, available whenever you need practice.