INTRODUCE YOURSELF

 Introducing yourself is one of the first skills you learn when starting to communicate in a new language. This topic focuses on teaching students how to provide basic information about themselves, such as their name, age, nationality, job, hobbies, and family. Being able to confidently introduce oneself is essential for building relationships and starting conversations in both personal and professional settings.

Learners at A1 and A2 levels will practice forming simple sentences using the present simple tense and questions with wh-words. They will also develop vocabulary related to personal details, family, and hobbies. By the end of this lesson, students will be able to introduce themselves naturally and ask others for similar information.

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GRAMMAR

The Present Simple Tense for Introductions

• Usage: To talk about facts and routines.
• Structure:
  • Subject + verb (base form) + object.
    • I am a student.
    • She lives in Paris.

Using "Be" in Introductions

1. Affirmative:
   • I am Maria.
   • He is a doctor.
2. Negative:
   • I am not married.
   • She isn’t a student.
3. Questions:
   • Are you from Spain?
   • Is he your brother?

Questions with "Wh-" Words

1. What: What is your name?
2. Where: Where are you from?
3. How: How old are you?

Examples

• My name is Alex. I am from Mexico. I work as a teacher. I like reading books and traveling.
• What do you do?
• I live in a small town.

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VOCABULARY

1. Introduce: To present oneself or someone else. (Example: Please introduce yourself to the group.)
2. Hometown: The place where you were born or grew up. (Example: My hometown is Madrid.)
3. Nationality: The country you belong to. (Example: His nationality is Italian.)
4. Hobby: An activity you enjoy in your free time. (Example: My hobbies are painting and cycling.)
5. Marital Status: Whether you are single, married, etc. (Example: She is single.)
6. Job: The work you do. (Example: My job is to design websites.)
7. Family: People related to you by blood or marriage. (Example: My family is very supportive.)
8. Age: The number of years you have lived. (Example: He is 25 years old.)
9. Languages: Ways of communicating. (Example: I speak two languages: English and Spanish.)
10. Pet: An animal kept at home. (Example: I have a dog named Max.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• Introducing Yourself:

  • Hello, my name is John.
  • I am 20 years old.
  • I come from Brazil.

• Asking for Information:

  • What is your name?
  • Where are you from?
  • How old are you?

• Talking About Hobbies:

  • I like playing soccer.
  • My favorite hobby is cooking.

• Mentioning Family:

  • I live with my parents.
  • I have two siblings.

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SENTENCES

Positive:

1. My name is Sarah.
2. I live in New York.
3. I work as a graphic designer.

Negative:

1. I am not married.
2. I don’t have a pet.
3. I don’t live in a big city.

Questions:

1. What is your name?
2. Where do you live?
3. Do you have any hobbies?

Answers:

1. My name is Sarah.
2. I live in New York.
3. Yes, I like playing the guitar.

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CONVERSATION

Anna: Hi, nice to meet you! What’s your name?
Ben: Hi, I’m Ben. What’s your name?
Anna: My name is Anna. Where are you from, Ben?
Ben: I’m from Canada. How about you?
Anna: I’m from Germany. What do you do?
Ben: I’m a student. I study engineering. And you?
Anna: I’m a teacher. I teach English.
Ben: That’s interesting! Do you have any hobbies?
Anna: Yes, I love painting and hiking. What about you?
Ben: I enjoy reading books and playing basketball.

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READING

"Introducing Emma"

My name is Emma, and I am 25 years old. I come from Australia, but I live in London now. I moved here two years ago for my job. I work as a software developer at a tech company.

In my free time, I enjoy reading novels, playing the piano, and taking long walks in the park. I live in a small apartment with my cat, Luna. She is very playful and makes me happy after a long day at work.

I speak two languages: English and French. I learned French in school and practiced it during my vacations in France. My dream is to travel to more countries and learn about their cultures.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Where is Emma from?
   A: Emma is from Australia.

2. Q: What does Emma do for a living?
   A: Emma works as a software developer.

3. Q: What hobbies does Emma enjoy?
   A: Emma enjoys reading novels, playing the piano, and taking walks.

4. Q: Does Emma live alone?
   A: No, Emma lives with her cat, Luna.

5. Q: How many languages does Emma speak?
   A: Emma speaks two languages: English and French.