Self-Introduction Template
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Do you ever wonder why some people are better at having English conversations than others?
Do you ever wonder why some people can easily connect and build global relationships while you seem to have a hard time?
Do you wonder what you should say or do when speaking to others in English?
Wendell's 5-Step, Self-Introduction Template in English
Many of my students also had difficulty speaking English when I first met them.
Why? Because many of them started with an ordinary introduction.
When they introduced themselves, they came across as boring and uninteresting.
Why? Because no one taught them how to give an interesting and exciting self-introduction in English.
Here is an example of a self-introduction I commonly hear:
Host: Let's welcome our newest member. Please introduce yourself.
Joon: *My name is Kim Jun-Suk. I am from Korea, and I am 37 years old.
*Joon shared his name, country, and age.
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It's a great start, but Joon could have shared more interesting and exciting information. Do you agree?
If your self-introduction sounds like Joon's, have no fear!
I have the perfect solution for you!
Wendell's 5-Step, Self-Introduction Template
1. Greeting — Smile & say 'Hello!'
Always smile & say 'Hi, Hello, or Hey!'
5. Event — What brings you here?
Share the reason for joining the event, meeting, group, etc.
2. Name — What is your name?
Don’t forget to say your first name first and last name last.
3. Country — Where are you from?
Share the name of your country and/or a well-known major city.
4. Job or Schooling — What do you do?
Share what kind of work, job, business, or study you do daily.
Example One – the Professional:
1. Hello, everyone!
2. My name is Joon-Suk Kim, but you can call me Joon.
3. I am from Seoul, South Korea.
4. I am an IP lawyer for a big legal firm in Korea.
5. I am here to meet new people and expand my network.
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— Putting it all together —
Joon's New and Improved Self-Introduction!
Host: Let's welcome our newest member. Please introduce yourself.
Joon: *Hello, everyone! My name is Joon-Suk Kim, but you can call me Joon. I am from Seoul, South Korea. I am an IP lawyer for a big legal firm in Korea. I am here to meet new people and expand my network.
*Joon shares intriguing information that makes his introduction sound exciting and interesting.
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Example Two – the Student:
1. Hello, everyone!
2. My name is Joon-Suk Kim, but you can call me Joon.
3. I am from South Korea.
4. I am a junior at university, majoring in computer programming.
5. I am here to improve my English skills because I hope to live abroad one day.
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— Putting it all together —
Joon's New and Improved Self-Introduction!
Host: Let's welcome our newest member. Please introduce yourself.
Joon: *Hello, everyone! My name is Joon-Suk Kim, but you can call me Joon. I am from South Korea. I am a junior at university, majoring in computer programming. I am here to improve my English skills because I hope to live abroad one day.
*Joon shares intriguing information that makes his introduction sound exciting and interesting.
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In Summary
1. Greeting — Say 'Hi' or 'Hello!'
2. Name — What is your name?
3. Country — Where are you from?
4. Job or Schooling — What do you do?
5. Event — What brings you here?
Next time you find yourself in a group setting, you can come across as interesting when introducing yourself in English. Use Wendell's 5-Step, Self-Introduction Template in English, and you will come across as interesting and exciting.
Use Wendell's 5-Step, Self-Introduction Template in English and feel excited to introduce yourself at your next English-speaking event!
