🎯 Lesson Goal
In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself and ask for personal information in English.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
✅ Say your name.
✅ Say where you are from.
✅ Say your age.
✅ Talk about your job or studies.
✅ Talk about your hobbies.
✅ Ask simple questions to meet new people.
1. 📝 Grammar
A. The Verb To Be
We use to be to talk about ourselves and other people.
| Subject | Verb | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | am | I am Maria. |
| You | are | You are my friend. |
| He | is | He is a doctor. |
| She | is | She is from Peru. |
| It | is | It is my book. |
| We | are | We are students. |
| They | are | They are teachers. |
Examples
I am Daniel.
You are very kind.
She is from Mexico.
We are classmates.
They are happy.
⭐ Remember: After I, always use am.
B. Subject Pronouns
Subject pronouns tell us who we are talking about.
| Pronoun | Example |
|---|---|
| I | I am happy. |
| You | You are my friend. |
| He | He is a student. |
| She | She is a nurse. |
| It | It is a dog. |
| We | We are classmates. |
| They | They are from Brazil. |
C. Possessive Adjectives
These words show ownership.
| Pronoun | Possessive Adjective | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | my | My name is Emma. |
| You | your | Your English is good. |
| He | his | His phone is new. |
| She | her | Her name is Sofia. |
| It | its | The cat has its toy. |
| We | our | Our teacher is nice. |
| They | their | Their house is big. |
D. Questions with To Be
These are common questions when meeting someone.
| Question | Example Answer |
|---|---|
| What's your name? | My name is David. |
| Where are you from? | I am from Peru. |
| How old are you? | I am 20 years old. |
| Are you a student? | Yes, I am. |
| Are you from Brazil? | No, I'm not. |
2. 📖 Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| name | what people call you |
| first name | your given name |
| last name | your family name |
| age | how old you are |
| country | a nation (Peru, Canada, Japan) |
| nationality | Peruvian, Canadian, Japanese |
| city | a place where people live |
| student | a person who studies |
| teacher | a person who teaches |
| doctor | a medical professional |
| engineer | a person who designs or builds things |
| job | the work you do |
| hobby | an activity you enjoy |
| phone number | your telephone number |
| email address | your email |
| ID card | an identification card |
3. 💬 Useful Expressions
Introducing Yourself
Hi! My name is...
I'm...
Nice to meet you.
I'm from...
I live in...
I'm ... years old.
I'm a student.
I work as a teacher.
My hobby is reading.
I like music.
Asking About Someone
What's your name?
Where are you from?
Where do you live?
How old are you?
What do you do?
Are you a student?
What's your phone number?
What's your email address?
What are your hobbies?
Ending a Conversation
Nice to meet you.
It was nice talking to you.
See you later.
Have a nice day!
4. ✨ Example Sentences
My name is Julia.
I'm from Peru.
I live in Lima.
I'm 18 years old.
I'm a university student.
I work in a hospital.
I like soccer.
My favorite hobby is reading.
My phone number is 555-1234.
Nice to meet you!
5. ❓ Questions and Answers
1
Q: What's your name?
A: My name is Lucas.
2
Q: Where are you from?
A: I'm from Argentina.
3
Q: Where do you live?
A: I live in Lima.
4
Q: How old are you?
A: I'm 21 years old.
5
Q: Are you a student?
A: Yes, I am.
6
Q: What do you do?
A: I'm a teacher.
7
Q: What are your hobbies?
A: I like reading and swimming.
8
Q: What's your phone number?
A: It's 555-9876.
9
Q: What's your email address?
A: It's lucas@email.com.
10
Q: Can you spell your last name?
A: Yes. It's G-A-R-C-I-A.
6. 🗣️ Conversation
Meeting a New Friend
Emma: Hi! My name is Emma. What's your name?
Leo: Hi! I'm Leo. Nice to meet you.
Emma: Nice to meet you too! Where are you from?
Leo: I'm from Chile. What about you?
Emma: I'm from Peru.
Leo: Do you live in Lima?
Emma: Yes, I do.
Leo: Are you a student?
Emma: Yes, I am. And you?
Leo: I'm a student too.
Emma: Great! What are your hobbies?
Leo: I like soccer and music.
Emma: I like reading and movies.
Leo: It was nice talking to you!
Emma: Nice to meet you. See you!
7. 📚 Reading
Meeting New Friends
Hello! My name is Emma. I'm 20 years old, and I'm from Peru. I live in Lima with my family. I'm a university student, and I study English every day.
In my free time, I like reading books, listening to music, and watching movies. On weekends, I play volleyball with my friends.
When I meet new people, I smile and say, "Hi! My name is Emma. Nice to meet you." Then I ask, "What's your name?" and "Where are you from?"
Introducing yourself is easy. Be friendly, smile, and ask simple questions. It is a great way to make new friends and practice your English.
8. ✍️ Writing Practice
Write about yourself.
Use these sentences to help you.
My name is __________.
I'm from __________.
I live in __________.
I'm __________ years old.
I'm a __________.
I like __________.
My favorite hobby is __________.
9. 🎯 Mini Practice
Choose the correct answer.
1.
"My name ___ Carlos."
a) am
b) is
c) are
✅ Answer: b) is
2.
"I ___ from Peru."
a) am
b) is
c) are
✅ Answer: a) am
3.
"___ are you from?"
a) What
b) Where
c) Who
✅ Answer: b) Where
4.
"How old are you?"
a) I'm from Canada.
b) I'm 22 years old.
c) My name is Tom.
✅ Answer: b) I'm 22 years old.
5.
Which sentence is correct?
a) She are a doctor.
b) She is a doctor.
c) She am a doctor.
✅ Answer: b) She is a doctor.
6.
Choose the correct possessive adjective.
"This is ___ phone."
a) my
b) I
c) me
✅ Answer: a) my
🌎 Culture Tip
In English-speaking countries, people often introduce themselves with a smile and a handshake (or simply say "Hi!"). It is polite to say:
Nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you.
A common reply is:
Nice to meet you, too.
⭐ Key Takeaways
✅ Use I'm... or My name is... to introduce yourself.
✅ Use the verb to be correctly:
I am
You are
He/She is
✅ Learn these important questions:
What's your name?
Where are you from?
How old are you?
What do you do?
What are your hobbies?
✅ Be friendly, smile, and say "Nice to meet you!"
🏆 A1 Speaking Challenge
Answer these questions aloud.
What's your name?
Where are you from?
Where do you live?
How old are you?
Are you a student or do you work?
What are your hobbies?
Example
Hello! My name is David. I'm from Peru. I live in Lima. I'm 25 years old. I'm an engineer. I like soccer and music. Nice to meet you!
💡 English Tip: Native speakers often use contractions in everyday conversation. Instead of saying "I am David," they usually say "I'm David." Learning contractions like I'm, you're, he's, she's, and we're will make your English sound more natural from the beginning.
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