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INTRODUCE YOURSELF

 Introducing yourself is one of the first skills you need when learning English. It helps you start conversations, make new friends, and share important information about yourself. This topic focuses on using the present simple tense to describe personal details such as name, age, job, hobbies, and family. You will also learn useful expressions and vocabulary to confidently introduce yourself in different situations.


GRAMMAR

Present Simple for Personal Information

The present simple is used to state facts and routines about yourself.

  1. Affirmative Sentences:

    • Subject + verb (base form) + additional information.
      Example: "I am 25 years old."
  2. Negative Sentences:

    • Subject + don’t/doesn’t + verb (base form) + additional information.
      Example: "I don’t live in a big city."
  3. Questions:

    • Question word + do/does + subject + verb (base form)?
      Example: "Where do you live?"
  4. Short Answers:

    • Yes/No + subject + do/does or don’t/doesn’t.
      Example: "Yes, I do."

VOCABULARY

  1. Name: The word people use to call you.
    Example: "My name is Sarah."

  2. Hobby: Something you like to do in your free time.
    Example: "My hobbies are painting and reading."

  3. Job: The work you do to earn money.
    Example: "I have a job as a teacher."

  4. Age: How old you are.
    Example: "I am 30 years old."

  5. City: A large town.
    Example: "I live in a big city."

  6. Family: The people you are related to.
    Example: "I have a small family."

  7. Favorite: Something you like the most.
    Example: "My favorite color is blue."

  8. Country: The nation where you live.
    Example: "I come from Peru."

  9. Friend: Someone you like and spend time with.
    Example: "I have many friends."

  10. Introduce: To present yourself or someone else.
    Example: "Let me introduce myself."


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  1. "Hello, my name is…"
  2. "I am from…"
  3. "I live in…"
  4. "I am a (job)."
  5. "I am (age) years old."
  6. "My hobbies are…"
  7. "I have a big/small family."
  8. "My favorite food is…"
  9. "Nice to meet you!"
  10. "Let me introduce myself."

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "My name is Emily."
  • "I live in Tokyo."
  • "I am 25 years old."

Negative Sentences

  • "I don’t live in a big city."
  • "I don’t like watching TV."
  • "I don’t have any siblings."

Questions

  • "What is your name?"
  • "Where do you live?"
  • "What are your hobbies?"

Answers

  • Positive: "I live in Lima."
  • Negative: "I don’t live in New York."

CONVERSATION

Scene: Two classmates meeting for the first time.

Alice: Hi! My name is Alice. What’s your name?
Mark: Hi, Alice! I’m Mark. Nice to meet you.
Alice: Nice to meet you too! Where are you from?
Mark: I’m from Toronto, Canada. And you?
Alice: I’m from Lima, Peru. How old are you?
Mark: I’m 22 years old. What about you?
Alice: I’m 23. What do you do?
Mark: I’m a student. I study engineering. What about you?
Alice: I’m a teacher. I teach English.


READING

"Meet Maria"

Maria is 30 years old. She lives in Madrid, Spain, with her family. She works as a graphic designer for an international company. Maria loves her job because she can be creative every day.

In her free time, Maria enjoys painting, traveling, and reading books. Her favorite book is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. She also likes cooking and often prepares delicious Spanish dishes for her family.

Maria has two brothers, and they are very close. Every weekend, they meet to watch movies or play games. Maria also likes meeting new people and learning about different cultures. She believes that introducing yourself and being friendly is the best way to make new friends.


Questions and Answers

  1. Q: Where does Maria live?
    A: Maria lives in Madrid, Spain.

  2. Q: What is her job?
    A: She is a graphic designer.

  3. Q: What does Maria enjoy doing in her free time?
    A: She enjoys painting, traveling, and reading books.

  4. Q: How many brothers does Maria have?
    A: She has two brothers.

  5. Q: What is Maria’s favorite book?
    A: Her favorite book is Pride and Prejudice.

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