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[00:00:00]Hello everyone and welcome our channel English Love 1.

[00:00:04]Today we are going to learn one of the most important English speaking skills.

[00:00:09]How to introduce yourself in English.

[00:00:12]This is a skill that every English learner needs.

[00:00:15]It does not matter if you are a beginner, an intermediate learner, or someone who has been studying English for many years.

[00:00:23]Sooner or later someone will ask you a very simple question.

[00:00:27]Can you introduce yourself?

[00:00:30]Or they may ask, tell me about yourself.

[00:00:33]At first this question sounds easy.

[00:00:37]After all, you know yourself better than anyone else.

[00:00:41]You know your name.

[00:00:43]You know where you are from.

[00:00:45]You know what you do every day. You know your hobbies, your dreams, and your goals.

[00:00:51]But when it is time to answer in English, many learners suddenly become nervous.

[00:00:57]Their mind goes blank.

[00:01:00]They start thinking about grammar.

[00:01:02]They worry about pronunciation.

[00:01:05]They worry about choosing the right words.

[00:01:08]They worry about making mistakes.

[00:01:11]Sometimes they know exactly what they want to say in their own language, but they cannot express it in English.

[00:01:18]Has this ever happened to you?

[00:01:21]If your answer is yes, do not worry. You are not alone.

[00:01:27]Thousands of English learners experience the same problem every day.

[00:01:32]The good news is that introducing yourself in English is not difficult.

[00:01:36]You do not need advanced grammar. You do not need difficult vocabulary.

[00:01:42]You do not need to sound like a native speaker. You only need simple English, clear ideas, and regular practice.

[00:01:50]That is exactly what we are going to learn today.

[00:01:54]When someone asks you to introduce yourself, do not panic.

[00:01:58]Many learners immediately think they need to give a long speech.

[00:02:03]They think they need to use impressive vocabulary.

[00:02:06]They think they must sound perfect.

[00:02:09]But this is one of the biggest mistakes.

[00:02:12]A good introduction is not about using difficult English.

[00:02:16]A good introduction is about helping people understand who you are.

[00:02:20]That is all.

[00:02:22]Keep your introduction simple.

[00:02:24]Keep it clear.

[00:02:26]Keep it natural.

[00:02:28]The first thing you should say is your name.

[00:02:31]For example, Hello, my name is Daniel.

[00:02:35]Or hi, I'm Daniel.

[00:02:38]Both sentences are correct.

[00:02:40]The first one sounds a little more formal.

[00:02:43]The second one sounds more friendly and casual.

[00:02:46]Choose the one that matches the situation.

[00:02:49]After saying your name, tell people where you're from.

[00:02:52]For example, I am from Canada.

[00:02:56]I am from India.

[00:02:58]I am from Brazil.

[00:03:00]You can also talk about where you live.

[00:03:02]For example, I live in Toronto. I live in a small town.

[00:03:07]I live in a beautiful city.

[00:03:10]These simple sentences immediately give people basic information about you.

[00:03:14]Next, talk about what you do.

[00:03:17]Are you a student? Are you working? Are you learning a new skill?

[00:03:22]Whatever your situation is, explain it simply.

[00:03:25]For example, I am a student. I study computer science. I work as a teacher. I work in a hospital. I am learning English.

[00:03:36]Right now, I am improving my communication skills.

[00:03:40]Notice that these sentences are short.

[00:03:42]They are easy to remember. They are easy to pronounce.

[00:03:46]And they sound natural.

[00:03:49]Many beginners believe that longer sentences always sound better.

[00:03:53]That is not true.

[00:03:56]Simple English spoken confidently is much more powerful than difficult English spoken with fear.

[00:04:02]After talking about your work or studies, tell people something about your interests.

[00:04:08]For example, I like reading books. I enjoy watching documentaries.

[00:04:13]I like learning new languages.

[00:04:16]I enjoy listening to English podcasts. I love playing football.

[00:04:20]These small details make your introduction more interesting.

[00:04:25]People like to know what you enjoy doing.

[00:04:27]Finally, talk about your goal.

[00:04:31]This is a very important part because it tells people what you are working toward.

[00:04:36]For example, my goal is to speak English fluently.

[00:04:40]My goal is to improve my communication skills.

[00:04:44]My goal is to study abroad.

[00:04:47]My goal is to become more confident when speaking English.

[00:04:51]Goals make your introduction feel complete.

[00:04:54]Listen carefully.

[00:04:56]Hello, my name is Daniel. I am from Canada and I live in Toronto.

[00:05:01]I am a university student and I'm currently learning English.

[00:05:05]In my free time, I enjoy reading books and listening to English podcasts.

[00:05:11]My goal is to become a confident English speaker and communicate with people from around the world.

[00:05:17]This introduction is not complicated, but it is complete.

[00:05:22]It tells people your name, your country, your work or studies, your hobbies, and your goal. That is exactly what a good introduction should do.

[00:05:34]Another example.

[00:05:36]Hi, I'm Sophia. I am from Australia. I work as a graphic designer. I enjoy traveling, reading, and learning new skills.

[00:05:45]Right now, I am improving my English because I want to communicate with international clients.

[00:05:51]My goal is to speak English naturally and confidently.

[00:05:55]Notice something.

[00:05:57]Neither introduction uses difficult vocabulary.

[00:06:00]Neither introduction uses advanced grammar.

[00:06:04]But both introductions sound confident.

[00:06:07]That is because confidence comes from clarity, not from complexity.

[00:06:14]Always remember this rule.

[00:06:16]Speak clearly before you speak beautifully. After saying your name and what you do, people usually want to know a little more about your background.

[00:06:25]They may ask questions like, "Where are you from? Where did you grow up? Tell me about your hometown. Do you live with your family? How many people are in your family?"

[00:06:36]These are very common questions in everyday conversations.

[00:06:40]Many English learners become nervous because they think they need long and complicated answers.

[00:06:46]But the truth is very simple.

[00:06:48]You only need to explain your background using easy English.

[00:06:53]You already know your own story. You only need to learn how to tell it in English. Start with your hometown. You can say, "I am from a small town. I am from a beautiful city. I come from a peaceful village. I was born in I grew up in These sentences are very common and very natural.

[00:07:16]Let's make them a little longer. For example, "I am from a small town in northern India.

[00:07:22]It is a quiet place with friendly people.

[00:07:25]I have many happy memories from my childhood there.

[00:07:29]Or I grew up in a busy city.

[00:07:32]There are many schools, parks, and shopping centers.

[00:07:36]I enjoyed living there because everything was close to my home.

[00:07:40]Notice something important. You are not trying to describe your hometown like a travel guide.

[00:07:47]You are only sharing a little information.

[00:07:50]That is enough.

[00:07:52]Now let's talk about your family.

[00:07:54]Family is one of the easiest topics because everyone has something to say.

[00:07:59]You can begin with simple sentences.

[00:08:02]I live with my family.

[00:08:04]There are five people in my family.

[00:08:07]I have one brother and one sister.

[00:08:10]I am the oldest child in my family. I am the youngest member of my family.

[00:08:15]These are simple but useful sentences.

[00:08:18]Now make them more natural.

[00:08:21]For example, there are five people in my family.

[00:08:25]My parents are very supportive and I have two younger brothers.

[00:08:30]We enjoy spending time together whenever we can.

[00:08:33]Or I live with my parents and my sister.

[00:08:36]We usually have dinner together and we always support each other.

[00:08:40]These sentences sound warm and friendly.

[00:08:44]You do not need to tell your entire life story.

[00:08:47]Just share a few simple details.

[00:08:50]Now talk about your personality.

[00:08:52]Many people ask, "How would you describe yourself?"

[00:08:56]This question surprises many learners.

[00:08:59]But it is actually very easy. You can use simple adjectives. For example, I am friendly, I am hard-working, I am honest, I am calm, I am curious, I am patient, I am positive.

[00:09:14]Now make complete sentences.

[00:09:16]I think I am a friendly person because I enjoy meeting new people.

[00:09:21]I am hard-working and I always try to do my best.

[00:09:25]I like learning new things so I consider myself a curious person.

[00:09:29]I am usually calm even when I face difficult situations.

[00:09:34]These answers sound much more natural.

[00:09:37]Now remember one important tip.

[00:09:39]Never try to sound perfect. Some learners say, "I am perfect. I never make mistakes."

[00:09:47]This does not sound natural.

[00:09:49]Instead, be honest.

[00:09:52]For example, "I am sometimes shy when I speak English, but I'm becoming more confident every day."

[00:09:58]Or, "I am still learning and I enjoy improving myself."

[00:10:03]These answers show confidence because they are honest.

[00:10:06]Now, learn how to connect your ideas.

[00:10:09]Instead of speaking in short sentences, connect them.

[00:10:13]Listen carefully.

[00:10:15]"I am from a small town, but now I live in a big city."

[00:10:19]"I live with my family and they always encourage me to keep learning."

[00:10:24]"I enjoy spending time with them because they motivate me to become a better person."

[00:10:29]Another example, "I come from a peaceful village."

[00:10:33]"My family has always supported my education and they encourage me to follow my dreams."

[00:10:39]"I feel lucky because they always believe in me."

[00:10:43]Now, it is time to speak about another important part of your life, your education, your job, and your English learning journey.

[00:10:52]These are some of the most common topics in everyday conversations.

[00:10:56]People often ask questions like, "What do you do? Are you a student or do you work? What are you studying? What kind of job do you have? Why are you learning English?"

[00:11:09]At first, these questions may seem difficult, but once you learn a simple structure, answering them becomes much easier.

[00:11:17]Remember, you do not need complicated English.

[00:11:21]You only need simple, clear, and honest sentences.

[00:11:26]Let's begin with education.

[00:11:28]If you are a student, you can simply say, "I am a student. This is a good beginning.

[00:11:35]But you can make your answer more interesting by adding a little more information.

[00:11:39]For example, I am a university student.

[00:11:43]I am studying computer science because I enjoy technology and solving problems.

[00:11:49]Or I am a high school student.

[00:11:53]My favorite subjects are English and science because I enjoy learning new things.

[00:11:58]Notice that you are not giving a long speech.

[00:12:01]You are simply explaining what you study and why you enjoy it.

[00:12:05]That makes your answer natural.

[00:12:08]If you have already finished your studies, you can say, I graduated from university last year.

[00:12:13]Or I completed my education and now I am focusing on my career.

[00:12:19]Now talk about work.

[00:12:21]Many learners think they need advanced vocabulary to describe their jobs. That is not true. Simple English is enough.

[00:12:30]For example, I work in an office. I work as a teacher. I work in a hospital. I work for a small company. I have my own business.

[00:12:39]Now make them longer.

[00:12:41]I work as a teacher.

[00:12:43]Everyday I help students learn new skills.

[00:12:46]I enjoy my job because I like helping people.

[00:12:50]Or I work in an office.

[00:12:53]My job keeps me busy, but I always try to learn something new every day.

[00:12:58]This sounds much more natural.

[00:13:01]Now let's move to one of the most important parts of this lesson.

[00:13:05]Talking about your English learning journey.

[00:13:07]This is a topic that every English learner should know how to discuss.

[00:13:12]People may ask, why are you learning English? This is your chance to share your purpose.

[00:13:19]You can answer like this.

[00:13:21]I am learning English because I want to communicate with people from different countries.

[00:13:26]Or I am learning English because it will help me in my career.

[00:13:31]Or I want to travel, study abroad, and meet new people. So, I am improving my English every day.

[00:13:39]Now, make them even better.

[00:13:42]I started learning English because I wanted to understand international movies and books.

[00:13:47]Later, I realized that English could also create many opportunities for my future.

[00:13:53]That is why I continue practicing every day.

[00:13:57]Now, talk about your daily English practice.

[00:14:00]Many people may ask, "How do you practice English?"

[00:14:04]You can answer with simple routines.

[00:14:07]For example, I practice English every day. I listen to podcasts, read short articles, and repeat useful sentences.

[00:14:16]Or I try to practice a little every day.

[00:14:19]Even if I have only 15 minutes, I still spend that time improving my English.

[00:14:25]Now, learn another useful pattern.

[00:14:27]Instead of only saying what you do, explain why you do it.

[00:14:32]For example, I watch English videos because they improve my listening skills.

[00:14:37]I read books because they help me learn new vocabulary.

[00:14:41]I practice speaking because I want to become more confident.

[00:14:45]I repeat sentences because repetition helps me remember new expressions.

[00:14:50]Now, create a complete example.

[00:14:53]Listen carefully.

[00:14:54]I am a university student, and I am studying computer science.

[00:15:00]I enjoy learning about technology because I believe it will help me build a successful career.

[00:15:06]Besides my studies, I spend time improving my English.

[00:15:11]I practice every day by listening to podcasts, reading simple articles, and speaking out loud.

[00:15:18]My goal is to communicate confidently with people from around the world.

[00:15:23]Another example for someone who works.

[00:15:26]I work as an accountant in a private company.

[00:15:29]My job is interesting, but it also keeps me busy.

[00:15:32]Even so, I always make time to practice English.

[00:15:36]I believe English is an important skill for my future. So, I study a little every day.

[00:15:42]My dream is to speak English fluently and use it in my professional life.

[00:15:47]Remember, introducing yourself is not about using difficult vocabulary or speaking perfect English.

[00:15:53]It is about communicating clearly and confidently.

[00:15:58]Start with your name.

[00:16:00]Talk about where you are from.

[00:16:02]Describe your daily life.

[00:16:05]Share your hobbies and interests.

[00:16:08]Then talk about your goals and dreams.

[00:16:11]When you follow this simple structure, speaking becomes much easier.

[00:16:17]You always know what to say.

[00:16:19]You always have ideas to talk about.

[00:16:22]And most importantly, you become more confident with every practice session.

[00:16:28]Do not worry about mistakes.

[00:16:30]Mistakes are a natural part of learning.

[00:16:33]Every mistake teaches you something.

[00:16:36]Every sentence you speak makes you stronger.

[00:16:40]Every day you practice brings you one step closer to fluency.

[00:16:45]So, from today, challenge yourself to introduce yourself in English every day.

[00:16:50]Speak about your life.

[00:16:52]Speak about your hobbies.

[00:16:55]Speak about your dreams.

[00:16:57]Use simple English and focus on clear communication.

[00:17:01]The more you practice, the more natural your English will become.

[00:17:06]Thank you for watching. Keep learning.

[00:17:09]Keep speaking. Keep improving. And never stop practicing English.

[00:17:15]See you in the next lesson.