We automatically assume someone is smart when we witness them offer the most entertaining, compelling, and rapport-building introduction. But, in reality, it usually takes a lot of effort.

When creating your English sample introduction, think about who you’re talking to. Different things to put in your introduction will depend on your response.

So, what constitutes a good introduction? First and foremost, it must be appropriate for the situation. Consider whether the situation is professional or casual. Because you’ve heard the phrase “Hey there!” If you’re among a group of friends, “How’s it going?” is fine, but at a meeting with your employer, it could come across as weird. Knowing the background is crucial.

Let’s look at some ways you could introduce yourself in English based on different situations 👇🏾

Introducing Yourself in Class

So you’re in a class with other students, and your teacher wants you to make an English introduction. In a classroom, self-introductions should be brief and conversational. It is not necessary for you to give a full overview of your life. Keep the following in mind:

• If your given name differs from your official name, mention it.
• Discuss your origins, as well as where you were born and where you currently reside.
• Tell us something noteworthy about yourself: What do you do for entertainment? What piques your interest?
• Perhaps you’re too preoccupied with job to devote time to hobbies. It’s no problem! Simply speak about a prior pastime or an activity you’d like to try in the future.
• If you’re taking the class on your own initiative, explain why you’ve chosen it.

Here’s an example:

“My name is Blair, and I was born in Spain. Although I was born in the south of Spain, I currently reside in Barcelona. I work as a translator and don’t have a lot of spare time these days. But in the future, I’d like to try yoga. I’m attending this class to improve my English speaking abilities.”

Introducing Yourself in Informal Situations

There are some situations that benefit from some planning. Small chat is a great way to demonstrate this concept. The greatest suggestion is to make your opening remarks brief and light. You should also leave room for follow-up questions from the other person. “Hey there,” “Morning!” or “What’s up?” are some options for greets. Following are some examples:

• Morning! I’m Murray, and I don’t believe we’ve met before.
• Hello, there! Shane here. I’m new to the building; I just moved in a few days ago. Have you been here for a while?
• Hello, Dan. I heard it was your first day, so I thought I’d reach out and say hello. Although we haven’t met in person, I will be collaborating with you on this project.

Introducing Yourself in Formal Situations – Meeting

Work meetings are frequently scheduled in advance, but the importance of the introduction should not be overlooked. Assume you’re in charge of the meeting. Workplace meetings are expected to be brief and to the point. So begin with a quick greeting and then communicate the meeting’s purpose right away. When customising your introduction, keep the following in mind:

• Quick greeting.
• Purpose of the meeting.
• What you’ll be covering/talking about/discussing.

Here’s an example:

“Good day, everyone! I’m Diana from product development, and I’m thrilled to inform you that our product’s mobile version will be released on Tuesday. Today, I’d like to give a quick demonstration of the new features.”

Introducing Yourself in Formal Situations – Interview

Check out our blog post – How to Introduce Yourself at a Job Interview!

If you don’t know what to say, introductions will always be awkward. To summarise, don’t be caught off guard! So make sure you jot down some English introduction examples for various settings and practise them until you master them.

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