English - Lesson 49 of 139: Introducing Yourself

My name is ___.

State your name

Meaning: State your name.

When to use: Use this to tell someone your full name in introductions.

Tip: Sometimes learners say only 'I am Anna' — that's OK, but 'My name is ___' is the clear introduction.

My name is Anna.

My name is Carlos.

I am from ___.

Say where you are from

Meaning: Say where you are from.

When to use: Use this to tell someone's country or city of origin.

I am from Mexico.

I am from Seoul.

Where are you from?

Ask where someone is from

Meaning: Ask where someone is from.

When to use: Use this question to learn a person's origin or hometown.

Where are you from?

Where are you from originally?

I live in ___.

Say where you live

Meaning: Say where you live.

When to use: Use this to say the city or place where you currently live.

Tip: Beginner mistake: saying 'I live at Tokyo' — the correct preposition is 'in'.

I live in Tokyo.

I live in a small town.

Where do you live?

Ask where someone lives

Meaning: Ask where someone lives.

When to use: Use this question to ask about someone's current home or city.

Where do you live?

Where do you live now?

I am ___ years old.

State your age

Meaning: State your age.

When to use: Use this when someone asks your age or you volunteer it in introductions.

I am 30 years old.

I am 19 years old.

How old are you?

Ask someone's age

Meaning: Ask someone's age.

When to use: Use this question to politely ask age (be aware of cultural sensitivity).

How old are you?

How old is your brother?

I am a ___.

State a job or role

Meaning: State a job or role.

When to use: Use this to say your occupation or role during introductions.

I am a teacher.

I am a student.

I speak ___.

Say what language you speak

Meaning: Say what language you speak.

When to use: Use this to tell someone what languages you can use to communicate.

I speak English.

I speak Spanish and a little French.

Do you speak ___?

Ask what language someone speaks

Meaning: Ask what language someone speaks.

When to use: Use this question to find a shared language for communication.

Do you speak English?

Do you speak Spanish?

You can call me ___.

Giving a preferred name or nickname

Meaning: Giving a preferred name or nickname.

When to use: Use this to tell others the name you prefer in casual conversation.

You can call me Sam.

You can call me Mia.

My last name is ___.

Giving a family name

Meaning: Giving a family name.

When to use: Use this when someone asks for your family or surname.

My last name is Smith.

My last name is Patel.

What's your last name?

Asking for a family name

Meaning: Asking for a family name.

When to use: Use this question to politely ask for someone's surname for forms or to be clear about identity.

What's your last name?

What's your family name?

English - Introducing Yourself

1. Reading + Listening Practice

2. Conversational Listening Practice

3. Guided Practice

Which sentence tells someone your job?

Which question asks about age?

Which phrase asks about someone's language ability?

Which sentence asks for someone's family name?

When you meet someone, you can say: 'My name is Maria.' to tell them your name.

If you want to know the city someone lives in, ask: 'Where do you live?'

To tell your age, you can say: 'I am 25 years old.'

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice