Tell Me About Yourself in English
Learn how to introduce yourself in simple, friendly English. Kiora and Ethan answer the most common question of all, tell me about yourself, with real phrases you can use in a class, a job, or when you meet new people.
The lesson
Why this question matters
Tell me about yourself is one of the most common things you will hear in English, in a new class, at a new job, or when you meet new people. The good news is that you do not need a long, perfect speech. You just need a few simple sentences about who you are. In this lesson we build that answer step by step.
The core sentences
Start with the basics using the verb be and the present simple. My name is Kiora. I am from Ireland. I live in a small town. I am a teacher. I am twenty-eight years old. Notice that with he or she the verb changes: He is a chef. She works in a hospital.
Add family, likes and hobbies
Make your introduction friendly by adding a few details. For family: I have one brother. His name is Sean. For likes: I like dogs and pasta, but I do not like olives. For hobbies: In my free time, I like painting and reading. These small details show your personality and start a real conversation.
Tip: keep it simple and choose
You do not need to say everything at once. Choose two or three things that fit the situation. In a class you might say your name and why you are learning English. At a party you might say your name and a hobby. Keep it simple, smile, and be friendly. That is the most important part.
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Key vocabulary
to introduce yourself
/ˌɪntrəˈduːs jɔːrˈsɛlf/to tell someone your name and basic information about you
“Let me introduce myself, my name is Kiora.”
Traduction
se présenter
What do you do?
/wɒt duː juː duː/a common way to ask about someone's job
“What do you do? I am a teacher.”
Traduction
Que faites-vous dans la vie ?
Where are you from?
/wɛər ɑːr juː frɒm/a question about your country or city
“Where are you from? I am from Australia.”
Traduction
D'où venez-vous ?
hobby
/ˈhɒbi/an activity you do for fun in your free time
“My hobby is painting.”
Traduction
un loisir
favorite
/ˈfeɪvərɪt/the thing you like the most
“My favorite food is pasta.”
Traduction
préféré(e)
brothers or sisters
/ˈbrʌðərz ɔːr ˈsɪstərz/your siblings, the other children of your parents
“Do you have any brothers or sisters?”
Traduction
des frères ou des sœurs
Nice to meet you
/naɪs tə miːt juː/a friendly thing to say when you meet someone new
“Nice to meet you, I am Ethan.”
Traduction
Enchanté(e)
Test yourself
1. Which question asks about your job?
2. Complete: "My name ___ Kiora."
3. How do you answer "Where are you from?"
4. Which word means an activity you do for fun?
5. A friendly thing to say when you meet someone new: