Talking about yourself is an essential skill when learning English. Sharing three general facts allows you to introduce yourself in a simple and clear way. These facts could include your name, age, where you are from, hobbies, or something unique about you. This topic helps learners practice using the simple present tense and introduces vocabulary and expressions for self-introduction.
By the end of this lesson, you will feel confident talking about yourself and asking questions to learn more about others.
GRAMMAR
Simple Present Tense for Facts
- Form:
- Affirmative: Subject + base verb (+s/es for third person singular).
- Example: "I live in Spain." / "She loves reading."
- Negative: Subject + do/does not + base verb.
- Example: "I don’t have a pet." / "He doesn’t like coffee."
- Questions: Do/Does + subject + base verb?
- Example: "Do you like music?" / "Does he live near here?"
- Affirmative: Subject + base verb (+s/es for third person singular).
To Be for General Facts
- Form:
- Affirmative: Subject + am/is/are + complement.
- Example: "I am 20 years old." / "She is from Brazil."
- Negative: Subject + am/is/are not + complement.
- Example: "I am not a student." / "He is not tall."
- Questions: Am/Is/Are + subject + complement?
- Example: "Are you a teacher?" / "Is she from Italy?"
- Affirmative: Subject + am/is/are + complement.
VOCABULARY
- Name: The word you are called by.
Example: "My name is Emma." - Age: How old someone is.
Example: "I am 25 years old." - Hometown: The place where you are from.
Example: "I am from New York." - Hobby: An activity you enjoy doing.
Example: "My hobby is painting." - Favorite: Liked more than others.
Example: "My favorite color is blue." - Job: Work or profession.
Example: "I am a teacher." - Family: People related to you.
Example: "I have a small family." - Pet: An animal you keep at home.
Example: "I have a dog." - Travel: To go to a different place.
Example: "I love to travel." - Sport: A physical activity or game.
Example: "My favorite sport is soccer."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "My name is..."
- "I am ___ years old."
- "I live in..."
- "I come from..."
- "My favorite ___ is..."
- "I enjoy..."
- "I have ___ (a brother, a dog, etc.)."
- "I work as..."
- "I like to..."
- "In my free time, I..."
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "I am 22 years old."
- "I live in Lima."
- "I like playing the guitar."
Negative Sentences
- "I am not a student."
- "I don’t have any siblings."
- "I don’t enjoy cooking."
Questions
- "What is your name?"
- "How old are you?"
- "Do you have a pet?"
Answers
- Positive: "My name is Maria." / "Yes, I have a dog."
- Negative: "No, I don’t have a pet." / "I am not a student."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Two classmates meeting for the first time.
Anna: Hi! What’s your name?
Tom: Hi! My name is Tom. And you?
Anna: I’m Anna. Nice to meet you!
Tom: Nice to meet you too. Where are you from?
Anna: I’m from Mexico. How about you?
Tom: I’m from Canada. What do you do in your free time?
Anna: I like to read and paint. What about you?
Tom: I enjoy playing soccer and listening to music.
READING
"Meet Lisa"
Lisa is 20 years old. She lives in London with her family. Lisa has one brother and one sister. She loves animals and has a cat named Bella. Lisa is a university student, and she studies biology.
In her free time, Lisa enjoys watching movies and going for walks in the park. Her favorite color is blue, and her favorite food is pizza. She dreams of traveling to Japan someday because she loves Japanese culture.
Questions and Answers
Q: How old is Lisa?
A: Lisa is 20 years old.Q: Where does Lisa live?
A: She lives in London.Q: How many siblings does Lisa have?
A: She has one brother and one sister.Q: What is Lisa’s favorite food?
A: Her favorite food is pizza.Q: Where does Lisa want to travel?
A: She wants to travel to Japan.
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