Talk About Yourself in English: 99 Natural Sentences | Shadowing Practice |English Speaking Practice

Added: 2026-05-17

[00:00:00]Can you introduce yourself in English without hesitation? Can you talk about your job, your family, your hobbies, and your dreams naturally and confidently?

[00:00:12]Talking about yourself is the most important skill in any conversation.

[00:00:18]When you meet someone new, you need to share who you are. Today, you will learn 99 natural sentences to describe yourself, your name, age, appearance, personality, job, family, hobbies, goals, and more. This shadowing practice is perfect for A1 to B2 learners.

[00:00:43]We will practice in three levels. Level one, A1 to A2, beginner, very simple sentences for basic self-introduction.

[00:00:55]Level two, B1, intermediate, more detailed sentences about your life, job, family, and interests.

[00:01:06]Level three, B2, upper intermediate, deep reflective sentences about your values, dreams, and personal growth. You will hear each sentence twice, then you will repeat it twice. Do not translate, just listen. Imagine you are talking about yourself and speak. Let's begin.

[00:01:31]Part one.

[00:01:32]Level one.

[00:01:34]A1 to A2.

[00:01:36]Beginner.

[00:01:38]Basic self-introduction.

[00:01:41]These are short, easy sentences to introduce yourself simply.

[00:01:48]Your name.

[00:01:52]My name is John.

[00:01:56]My name is John.

[00:02:01]You can call me John.

[00:02:05]You can call me John.

[00:02:10]My full name is John Michael Smith.

[00:02:15]My full name is John Michael Smith.

[00:02:21]People call me Mike.

[00:02:25]People call me Mike.

[00:02:29]I don't have a middle name.

[00:02:34]I don't have a middle name.

[00:02:39]My name is easy to pronounce.

[00:02:44]My name is easy to pronounce.

[00:02:49]I like my name.

[00:02:53]I like my name.

[00:02:57]What is your name?

[00:03:01]What is your name?

[00:03:05]Your age.

[00:03:08]I am 25 years old.

[00:03:13]I am 25 years old.

[00:03:17]I am in my 20s.

[00:03:21]I am in my 20s.

[00:03:25]I was born in 1999.

[00:03:29]I was born in 1999.

[00:03:34]My birthday is in July.

[00:03:38]My birthday is in July.

[00:03:43]I just turned 30 last week.

[00:03:46]I just turned 30 last week.

[00:03:51]I will be 40 next year.

[00:03:55]I will be 40 next year.

[00:03:59]People say I look younger than my age.

[00:04:03]People say I look younger than my age.

[00:04:07]Age is just a number.

[00:04:10]Age is just a number.

[00:04:13]Where you are from.

[00:04:19]I am from Canada.

[00:04:26]I am from Canada.

[00:04:32]I come from a small town.

[00:04:38]I come from a small town.

[00:04:45]I was born in London, but I grew up in Manchester.

[00:04:53]I was born in London, but I grew up in Manchester.

[00:05:01]I am originally from Brazil.

[00:05:08]I am originally from Brazil.

[00:05:15]I live in New York now.

[00:05:22]I live in New York now.

[00:05:28]I have lived here for 5 years.

[00:05:35]I have lived here for 5 years.

[00:05:42]My hometown is near the sea.

[00:05:49]My hometown is near the sea.

[00:05:56]I love my country.

[00:06:02]I love my country.

[00:06:09]Your job.

[00:06:12]I am a teacher.

[00:06:16]I am a teacher.

[00:06:20]I work in an office.

[00:06:25]I work in an office.

[00:06:29]I am a student.

[00:06:33]I am a student.

[00:06:36]I don't have a job right now.

[00:06:41]I don't have a job right now.

[00:06:45]I am looking for work.

[00:06:49]I am looking for work.

[00:06:52]I work from home.

[00:06:56]I work from home.

[00:07:00]My job is interesting.

[00:07:03]My job is interesting.

[00:07:07]I like my colleagues.

[00:07:11]I like my colleagues.

[00:07:14]Your family.

[00:07:18]I have a small family.

[00:07:23]I have a small family.

[00:07:27]I live with my parents.

[00:07:31]I live with my parents.

[00:07:35]I have one brother and one sister.

[00:07:40]I have one brother and one sister.

[00:07:45]I am the oldest child.

[00:07:50]I am the oldest child.

[00:07:55]My mother is a nurse.

[00:07:59]My mother is a nurse.

[00:08:03]My father is a doctor.

[00:08:07]My father is a doctor.

[00:08:12]I don't have any children.

[00:08:16]I don't have any children.

[00:08:20]I am married.

[00:08:23]I am married.

[00:08:26]Simple hobbies.

[00:08:30]I like reading.

[00:08:34]I like reading.

[00:08:38]I enjoy watching movies.

[00:08:43]I enjoy watching movies.

[00:08:48]I love listening to music.

[00:08:53]I love listening to music.

[00:08:58]I play soccer on weekends.

[00:09:03]I play soccer on weekends.

[00:09:08]I like cooking at home.

[00:09:12]I like cooking at home.

[00:09:17]I enjoy walking in the park.

[00:09:22]I enjoy walking in the park.

[00:09:27]I love traveling to new places.

[00:09:33]I love traveling to new places.

[00:09:39]I like learning new things.

[00:09:44]I like learning new things.

[00:09:48]Level one complete.

[00:09:50]Great. You now have basic sentences to talk about yourself.

[00:09:55]Let's move to level two.

[00:09:58]Part two, level two, B1, intermediate.

[00:10:04]Detailed personal descriptions.

[00:10:08]These are longer, more natural sentences to describe your life in detail.

[00:10:15]Your appearance.

[00:10:21]I am about average height.

[00:10:27]I am about average height.

[00:10:33]I have brown hair and green eyes.

[00:10:39]I have brown hair and green eyes.

[00:10:46]I am quite tall for my age.

[00:10:53]I am quite tall for my age.

[00:10:59]I have short curly hair.

[00:11:05]I have short curly hair.

[00:11:11]I wear glasses when I read.

[00:11:16]I wear glasses when I read.

[00:11:22]People often say I have a friendly smile.

[00:11:27]People often say I have a friendly smile.

[00:11:34]I try to dress neatly and comfortably.

[00:11:39]I try to dress neatly and comfortably.

[00:11:46]I think I look like my father.

[00:11:52]I think I look like my father.

[00:11:58]Your personality.

[00:12:02]I am a quiet person at first.

[00:12:07]I am a quiet person at first.

[00:12:11]I am very outgoing with my friends.

[00:12:16]I am very outgoing with my friends.

[00:12:21]People describe me as kind and patient.

[00:12:26]People describe me as kind and patient.

[00:12:31]I can be a bit shy around new people.

[00:12:36]I can be a bit shy around new people.

[00:12:41]I am generally optimistic and positive.

[00:12:47]I am generally optimistic and positive.

[00:12:53]Sometimes I worry too much about small things.

[00:13:00]Sometimes I worry too much about small things.

[00:13:06]I am more of a listener than a talker.

[00:13:12]I am more of a listener than a talker.

[00:13:18]I try to be honest and respectful.

[00:13:23]I try to be honest and respectful.

[00:13:28]Your job in detail.

[00:13:34]I work as a software engineer at a tech company.

[00:13:42]I work as a software engineer at a tech company.

[00:13:49]I have been working there for 3 years.

[00:13:55]I have been working there for 3 years.

[00:14:01]My daily tasks include writing code and fixing bugs.

[00:14:09]My daily tasks include writing code and fixing bugs.

[00:14:18]I really enjoy solving complex problems.

[00:14:25]I really enjoy solving complex problems.

[00:14:32]The best part of my job is the creative freedom.

[00:14:38]The best part of my job is the creative freedom.

[00:14:44]The most challenging part is the tight deadlines.

[00:14:49]The most challenging part is the tight deadlines.

[00:14:54]I hope to get a promotion next year.

[00:14:59]I hope to get a promotion next year.

[00:15:03]I am grateful to have a job I love.

[00:15:08]I am grateful to have a job I love.

[00:15:12]Your education.

[00:15:19]I graduated from university 2 years ago.

[00:15:27]I graduated from university 2 years ago.

[00:15:34]I studied business administration.

[00:15:42]I studied business administration.

[00:15:48]I have a bachelor's degree in economics.

[00:15:56]I have a bachelor's degree in economics.

[00:16:04]I am currently learning English online.

[00:16:11]I am currently learning English online.

[00:16:19]I took a course in digital marketing last year.

[00:16:24]I took a course in digital marketing last year.

[00:16:30]I believe education is a lifelong journey.

[00:16:37]I believe education is a lifelong journey.

[00:16:43]I want to get a master's degree someday.

[00:16:49]I want to get a master's degree someday.

[00:16:55]My favorite subject was history.

[00:17:00]My favorite subject was history.

[00:17:04]Your hobbies and interests in detail.

[00:17:12]In my free time, I love playing the guitar.

[00:17:20]In my free time, I love playing the guitar.

[00:17:28]I have been playing for about 5 years.

[00:17:36]I have been playing for about 5 years.

[00:17:44]I also enjoy hiking and being in nature.

[00:17:54]I also enjoy hiking and being in nature.

[00:18:01]Cooking is another passion of mine.

[00:18:09]Cooking is another passion of mine.

[00:18:14]I love trying new recipes from different cultures.

[00:18:22]I love trying new recipes from different cultures.

[00:18:29]I spend way too much time watching documentaries.

[00:18:36]I spend way too much time watching documentaries.

[00:18:43]My hobbies help me relax and express myself.

[00:18:50]My hobbies help me relax and express myself.

[00:18:56]Your future plans.

[00:19:01]I plan to travel to Japan next summer.

[00:19:09]I plan to travel to Japan next summer.

[00:19:16]I want to learn Spanish after I master English.

[00:19:24]I want to learn Spanish after I master English.

[00:19:32]I hope to buy a house within 5 years.

[00:19:40]I hope to buy a house within 5 years.

[00:19:47]I am thinking about changing my career path.

[00:19:55]I am thinking about changing my career path.

[00:20:02]I would love to start my own business one day.

[00:20:13]I would love to start my own business one day.

[00:20:24]I want to be more healthy and active.

[00:20:35]I want to be more healthy and active.

[00:20:45]My biggest dream is to write a book.

[00:20:56]My biggest dream is to write a book.

[00:21:07]I am excited about what the future holds.

[00:21:18]I am excited about what the future holds.

[00:21:30]Level two complete.

[00:21:33]Excellent. You are now describing yourself in detail.

[00:21:38]Let's go to level three, part three.

[00:21:42]Level three. B2, upper intermediate.

[00:21:48]Deep self-reflection.

[00:21:50]These are longer, more sophisticated sentences about your values, strengths, weaknesses, and personal growth.

[00:22:02]Your strengths.

[00:22:07]One of my greatest strengths is my ability to listen.

[00:22:15]One of my greatest strengths is my ability to listen.

[00:22:24]I am very organized and good at planning ahead.

[00:22:31]I am very organized and good at planning ahead.

[00:22:39]I stay calm under pressure and think clearly.

[00:22:46]I stay calm under pressure and think clearly.

[00:22:54]I am adaptable and can learn new skills quickly.

[00:23:02]I am adaptable and can learn new skills quickly.

[00:23:10]People trust me because I keep my promises.

[00:23:16]People trust me because I keep my promises.

[00:23:24]I am not afraid to ask for help when I need it.

[00:23:31]I am not afraid to ask for help when I need it.

[00:23:38]I believe my curiosity drives my personal growth.

[00:23:45]I believe my curiosity drives my personal growth.

[00:23:53]I try to see the positive side of every situation.

[00:24:01]I try to see the positive side of every situation.

[00:24:08]Your weaknesses.

[00:24:16]I sometimes struggle with public speaking.

[00:24:24]I sometimes struggle with public speaking.

[00:24:33]I can be too hard on myself when I make mistakes.

[00:24:41]I can be too hard on myself when I make mistakes.

[00:24:49]Procrastination is something I am working to overcome.

[00:24:59]>> Procrastination is something I am working to overcome.

[00:25:08]I tend to overthink simple decisions.

[00:25:16]I tend to overthink simple decisions.

[00:25:21]I am not very patient when things move slowly.

[00:25:28]I am not very patient when things move slowly.

[00:25:35]I have a hard time saying no to people.

[00:25:40]I have a hard time saying no to people.

[00:25:47]I get distracted easily by my phone.

[00:25:53]I get distracted easily by my phone.

[00:25:59]I am learning to accept my imperfections.

[00:26:05]I am learning to accept my imperfections.

[00:26:09]Your values and beliefs.

[00:26:17]I believe that kindness costs nothing but means everything.

[00:26:28]I believe that kindness costs nothing but means everything.

[00:26:39]Honesty is the most important quality in a person.

[00:26:50]Honesty is the most important quality in a person.

[00:27:01]I value my time and try to use it wisely.

[00:27:11]I value my time and try to use it wisely.

[00:27:21]Family comes first for me, no matter what.

[00:27:32]Family comes first for me, no matter what.

[00:27:42]I think everyone deserves to be treated with respect.

[00:27:52]I think everyone deserves to be treated with respect.

[00:28:03]Continuous learning keeps life interesting and meaningful.

[00:28:10]Continuous learning keeps life interesting and meaningful.

[00:28:18]I try to leave people better than I found them.

[00:28:25]I try to leave people better than I found them.

[00:28:31]Gratitude has changed my outlook on life.

[00:28:38]Gratitude has changed my outlook on life.

[00:28:45]Your life experiences.

[00:28:51]Living abroad for a year changed my perspective completely.

[00:29:00]Living abroad for a year changed my perspective completely.

[00:29:08]I have faced failures that taught me resilience.

[00:29:16]I have faced failures that taught me resilience.

[00:29:24]Volunteering taught me the value of giving back.

[00:29:32]Volunteering taught me the value of giving back.

[00:29:41]I once traveled alone for a month and it was liberating.

[00:29:49]I once traveled alone for a month and it was liberating.

[00:29:55]Moving to a new city was scary but rewarding.

[00:30:02]Moving to a new city was scary but rewarding.

[00:30:09]Losing a loved one made me appreciate every day.

[00:30:16]Losing a loved one made me appreciate every day.

[00:30:24]I learned English by watching movies and repeating sentences.

[00:30:31]I learned English by watching movies and repeating sentences.

[00:30:39]Every experience has shaped who I am today.

[00:30:46]Every experience has shaped who I am today.

[00:30:53]Level three complete.

[00:30:55]Fantastic. You have completed all three levels.

[00:30:59]You can now talk about yourself naturally from basic facts to deep values and dreams. Conclusion and next steps.

[00:31:11]Congratulations.

[00:31:16]You now have 99 natural sentences to talk about yourself in English.

[00:31:24]You learned how to introduce your name, age, hometown, job, family, appearance, personality, hobbies, strengths, weaknesses, values, experiences, and dreams.

[00:32:19]Now, here is your mission.

[00:32:22]Practice these sentences and then use them in real conversations.

[00:32:27]The next time someone asks, "Tell me about yourself." you will be ready.

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[00:32:52]Keep speaking, keep growing, and keep believing in yourself.

[00:32:57]See you in the next video.