Name: How to introduce yourself (properly)
Uploaded: 2026-01-27T04:36:56.000Z
Duration: 13 min 5 s
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How many times have you introduced yourself and it just didn't click?

Or worse, they didn't even remember your name?

You try your best, but it feels like you're just another face in the crowd.

That's why today's episode is a game changer.

Yeah, we're diving into higher level tips for introducing yourself in English.

And no, we're not talking about the usual stuff like, hi, my name is Noah.

Yeah, we're skipping those overused lines.

Instead, we'll teach you how to make your introductions memorable, whether it's for a job interview, networking, or even meeting new friends.

Introducing yourself isn't really about you.

After listening to this episode, try introducing yourself using our tips and share it in the comments.

We'd love to see how you do, so stick around.

By the end of this episode, you'll have the tools to introduce yourself confidently in almost any situation.

The present past Future Framework alright, let's introduce the Present Past Future framework.

This method helps you organize your introduction so it sounds polished and professional.

It works in casual, formal or even semi formal settings.

Share who you are and what you're doing right now.

For example, hi, I'm Ashley and I'm a software engineer focused on optimizing customer experience.

And you can tweak it depending on the situation.

Like if it's casual, you could say, hi, I'm Ashley.

I'm a software engineer who loves solving user problems.

This is where you share a bit about your background or accomplishments.

For example, before this, I worked in big data for healthcare and I've been with my firm for eight years.

Last year I led a campaign that won a Webby Award.

That's such a smart way to build credibility.

You're showing people what makes you qualified or interesting without overloading them with details.

Wrap it up by expressing enthusiasm or sharing your goals.

Something like, I'm excited to collaborate with you all to tackle this project.

For a job interview, you might say, I'm eager to contribute to your team's success for networking.

I'm looking forward to connecting with like minded professionals.

Speaking of context, let me give you my introduction using this framework.

Hi, I'm Luna and I'm an English coach helping learners feel confident in conversations.

Before this, I taught English at an International School for five years and I've worked with students from over 20 countries.

I'm so excited to share tips with you today to help you grow.

Try introducing yourself using the Present Past Future framework.

And one more thing, if you master this framework, you can apply it to so many situations like formal introductions, casual meetups, or even semi formal events.

And here's a quick if you practice specific conversation skills like talking about the past, it opens up so many topics.

You could share stories about your travels, achievements, childhood memories, basically anything.

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There are 16 of them and with these skills you can one use them into any conversation.

This ebook contains 16 practical English conversation skills like how to introduce yourself, how to reject others, or how to express opinions.

16 skills for almost all the English conversations.

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Apply suitable topics when Introducing Yourself now let's talk about choosing the right topics when introducing yourself.

What you share really depends on the situation.

For example, in a casual setting you might mention your hobbies or where you're from, but

in a professional setting, focusing on your job or education works better.

For hometown, you could say something like I grew up in Chicago and it shaped my love for city life.

Or if you're from a small town, I'm from a little town in Texas and I love how peaceful it is there.

And if the setting is work related, you might talk about your job.

For example, I'm currently leading a team in digital marketing or I work as a project manager focusing on tech startups.

And for education, you could say I studied environmental science and recently completed a project on sustainable farming.

Or I have a background in graphic design, which I've been passionate about since college.

For something more casual, like interests, you could share in my free time, I'm a big fan of hiking and photography Or I really enjoy playing the guitar and experimenting with new recipes.

And don't forget, you can also talk about family if it feels appropriate.

For example, I have two kids who keep me on my toes.

The key here is to pick topics that feel natural for the person or group you're talking to.

Like, if you're meeting co workers, you might focus on your job or hobbies.

If you're at a neighborhood party, maybe your hometown or family fits better.

And try to add a personal touch to make it more memorable.

For instance, instead of just saying I like hiking, you could say I love hiking.