Shadowing-Übung: Day 1: Speak English in 30 Days | How to Introduce Yourself in English Confidently - Englisch Sprechen Lernen mit Video

Hey everyone!

Welcome back to the channel!

I'm David.

And I'm Alice.

Hello everyone!

So happy you're here today.

Okay, let me ask you something, and I want you to be honest with yourself.

Ooh, honest.

Okay, I'm ready.

Have you ever walked into a room, met someone new, and completely forgotten how to speak English?

Oh, oh yes.

Absolutely yes.

Like your brain just… stopped working?

Like someone pressed the off button.

Yes, that has happened to me in English and even sometimes in my own language.

See?

It happens to everyone.

But here is the thing.

It happens even more when you are speaking in a second language.

Because you were already thinking about the words, the grammar, the pronunciation, and now you also have to think about what to say about yourself?

Exactly.

It is a lot.

It is really a lot.

And the result?

People freeze.

They freeze, like ice, just standing there, saying nothing.

Or saying something like, I am a, my name is a… We have all been there.

And it feels terrible, right? So terrible.

Because you want to make a good first impression, but the words just don't come out right.

But here is the good news, and this is why you need to stay and watch this whole video.

Tell them, David.

Tell them the good news.

Introducing yourself in English is a skill.

And like any skill, you can learn it, you can practice it, and you can get really, really good at it.

And by the end of this video, you will have everything you need.

Real phrases, real examples, real confidence.

Real confidence.

That is the goal today.

So stay with us, don't go anywhere.

This video is going to change how you introduce yourself forever.

Forever.

Let's go.

All right, let's start with something important.

Let's talk about why introducing yourself in English feels so difficult.

Because I think a lot of people feel bad about themselves when they struggle with this.

Like, why can't I do this?

It should be easy.

Yes, and then they feel embarrassed, and the embarrassment makes it even harder.

It's like a cycle.

You're nervous, so you make mistakes, and then you feel more nervous because you made mistakes.

Exactly.

A cycle, going around and around.

And the first step to breaking that cycle is understanding why it happens.

So why does it happen?

Reason number one.

You are thinking in two languages at the same time.

Oh, yes, I do that.

Most English learners think in their native language first, and then they try to translate into English very quickly while also speaking.

And that is so much work for your brain.

So much work.

Your brain is doing three things at once, thinking, translating, and speaking.

No wonder it gets confused.

No wonder.

That phrase means it makes complete sense.

of course it gets confused.

Yes, no wonder it gets confused.

Remember that phrase?

No wonder it gets confused.

Got it.

Reason number two, you want to be perfect.

Ah, perfectionism, the enemy of progress.

The enemy of progress.

I love that.

Say it again.

Perfectionism is the enemy of progress.

Beautiful.

And it is so true.

When you are so afraid of making mistakes, you stop yourself from even trying, and then nothing comes out.

Or you say something very short and safe, like, My name is Alice.

I am fine.

Thank you.

And then silence.

Safe, but boring.

And not very helpful when you want to make a real connection with someone.

A real connection.

That is what introducing yourself is really about.

Not just giving information, but making a connection.

Exactly.

Introducing yourself is about making a human connection, not just saying your name in your job.

Oh, I never thought about it that way.

It changes everything.

It does.

Reason number three.

Nobody taught you how to introduce yourself naturally.

Yes.

In school they teach you, hello, my name is Alice, I am from Morocco, I am 20 years old.

Very formal, very robotic.

Very robotic.

Like a robot reading from a textbook.

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Exactly.

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And when you say that to a real person, they look at you a little strangely, because real people don't talk like that.

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Real people don't talk like that.

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And that is exactly what we are going to fix today.

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We are going to teach you how real people introduce themselves, naturally, confidently, and in a way that people actually enjoy.

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People actually enjoy, yes, because a good introduction is interesting.

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It makes the other person want to know more about you.

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And that is the goal.

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Make them want to know more.

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Make them want to know more.

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I love that goal.

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And reason number four, fear of judgment.

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Oh, this is a big one.

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Very big.

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You are afraid that if you make a grammar mistake or pronounce something wrong, people will think you are not smart or not educated.

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And that fear is so powerful.

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It can completely silence you.

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Silence you, yes.

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But here is the truth, and please really listen to this.

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Everyone listen carefully.

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Most people, especially native English speakers, are not judging your grammar.

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They are listening to what you are saying, to your story, to you as a person.

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Really?

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Really.

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fact, most people admire someone who speaks another language, even imperfectly, because they know it is hard.

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That is so reassuring.

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Reassuring means it makes you feel better, less worried.

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Yes, reassuring.

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So remember, people are not your judges, they are your audience, and they want to hear your story.

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They want to hear your story.

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Oh, I love that.

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So let go of the fear, take a breath, and let's learn how to introduce yourself like a confident English speaker.

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Let's do it.

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Okay, let's start with the basics.

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And don't worry, even if you already know some of this, stay with us, because we are going to make it sound much more natural than you learned in school.

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Much more natural.

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That's the key word, natural.

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So the most basic introduction has three parts.

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Your name, where you are from, and what you do.

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Name, origin, occupation.

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Simple.

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Simple.

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But the way you say it makes all the difference.

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Let's start with your name.

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In school, they teach you to say, my name is Alice.

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And that is correct.

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But it sounds a little formal, a little stiff.

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Stiff means not relaxed, like a robot.

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And in real life, in casual situations, people usually say something different.

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Like what?

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Like, I'm David.

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Just that.

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I'm David.

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Short, natural, relaxed.

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I'm Alice.

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Yes, that sounds so much more friendly than my name is Alice.

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Or you can say, hi, I'm David.

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Nice to meet you.

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Hi, I'm Alice.

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So nice to meet you.

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And you smile.

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And suddenly it feels warm and human.

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Yes.

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The smile is part of the introduction too.

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Don't forget that.

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The smile is part of the introduction.

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Even on the phone or in online meetings, people can hear a smile in your voice.

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They really can.

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Okay.

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Now let's talk about where you are from.

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The classic question, Where are you from?

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And the classic boring answer, I am from Morocco.

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Full stop, nothing else.

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And then silence.

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And the other person has to work so hard to keep the conversation going.

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So what do you do instead?

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You add a little something.

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You make it interesting.

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You give the other person something to respond to.

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For example, instead of just, I'm from Morocco, you could say, I'm from Morocco.

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Have you ever been there?

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It's a beautiful country.

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Oh, now the other person has a question to answer.

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The conversation continues naturally.

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Exactly.

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Or you could say, I'm originally from Morocco, but I've been living in Spain for three years now.

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Originally from.

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I love that phrase.

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Originally from.

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It gives more information.

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It opens the door to more conversation.

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Let's say that phrase slowly.

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Originally from.

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Originally from.

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O-ri-gi-na-ly from.

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Good.

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And you can use it like this.

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I'm originally from Brazil, but I'm currently living in Canada.

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Currently living.

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Another great phrase.

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Currently means right now, at this time.

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Yes.

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I'm currently living in.

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This tells people where you are right now, not just where you were born.

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And it sounds very natural, very fluent.

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Very fluent.

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Now let's talk about what you do, your job or your studies.

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The classic answer.

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I am a student.

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Or I am an engineer.

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And again, correct, but a little flat, a little boring.

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Flat means not exciting, not interesting.

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Yes.

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So how do you make it more interesting?

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Add why or add what you enjoy about it.

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Exactly.

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Instead of I'm an engineer, try I'm an engineer.

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I work with renewable energy, which I'm really passionate about.

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Oh, now I want to know more.

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What is renewable energy?

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What projects does he work on?

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I'm curious now.

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Right?

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You gave them a topic, something to ask about.

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That is the secret.

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Give them a topic to ask about.

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I like that strategy.

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Or if you are a student, instead of I am a student, you can say, I'm studying business management.

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I'm in my second year, and honestly, it's challenging, but I love it.

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Challenging, but I love it.

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That shows personality.

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That shows who you are.

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And that is what makes a great introduction.

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Not just facts, but personality.

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Personality.

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Your unique way of being.

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Your character.

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Yes, let your personality come through, even in your first introduction.

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Even in your first sentence.

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All right, now let's look at some really useful phrases.

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Phrases you can use in many different situations when you introduce yourself.

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And we will say each one slowly so you can repeat after us.

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Yes, please repeat after us, out loud.

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Don't be shy.

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Nobody is watching you.

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Well, maybe someone is, but that's okay.

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Repeat anyway.

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Yes, repeat anyway.

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That is how you learn.

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Okay, phrase number one, starting the introduction.

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Hi, I'm Alice.

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Great to meet you.

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Say it slowly.

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Hi, I'm Alice.

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Great to meet you.

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Your turn.

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Say your own name.

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Hi, I'm blank.

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Great to meet you.

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Beautiful.

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Another option.

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Hey there, I'm David.

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I don't think we've met before.

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Oh, I love that one.

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I don't think we've met before.

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It's friendly, it's confident, it starts a conversation.

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Say it slowly.

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I don't think we've met before.

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I don't think we've met before.

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Your turn.

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Phrase number two, saying where you are from.

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I'm originally from Japan, but I'm currently based in London.

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Based in, another great phrase.

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Based in means that is where you live and work.

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I'm based in London.

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Say it.

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Based in.

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Or, I grew up in Brazil, but I've been living in the U.S for about five years now.

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I grew up in.

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Grew up means that is where you spent your childhood, where you became who you are.

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I grew up in.

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Say it slowly.

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I grew up in.

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I grew up in.

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Fill in your country or city.

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Say it out loud.

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Phrase number three, talking about your job or studies.

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I work in marketing.

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I help companies find new customers online.

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Notice she didn't just say, I work in marketing.

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She added, I help companies find new customers online.

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That explains what she actually does.

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In simple words.

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And that is so much more interesting than just a job title.

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A job title is what you are called, but what you actually do, that is what people find interesting.

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So instead of, I am a teacher, you could say, I'm a teacher.

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I help young children learn to read.

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It's one of the most rewarding things I've ever done.

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Rewarding.

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That means it gives you a feeling of satisfaction, of doing something meaningful.

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Rewarding.

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My job is very rewarding.

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Say it.

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Rewarding.

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Or, if you are a student, I'm studying medicine.

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It's tough, but I want to become a doctor and work with children.

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You told them your subject, you told them it's hard, and you told them your dream.

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Three things in two sentences.

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Efficient and interesting.

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Efficient means doing a lot with a little.

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Efficient.

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Good word.

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Phrase number four, talking about your interests.

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This is where it gets fun, because your interests are part of who you are.

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In my free time, I love hiking.

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There's something about being in nature that just clears my mind.

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Oh, clears my mind.

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That means makes your mind feel empty and peaceful, calm.

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In my free time, I love cooking.

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I find it very relaxing.

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And the food is a bonus.

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The food is a bonus.

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That means the food is an extra good thing, on top of relaxing.

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A bonus.

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Something extra and good.

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The food is a bonus.

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Say it.

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Or, outside of work, I'm really into photography.

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I take photos of cities mostly.

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I love capturing everyday moments.

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Really into.

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That means you like something a lot.

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You are enthusiastic about it.

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I'm really into music.

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I'm really into cooking.

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I'm really into learning languages.

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Really into.

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Say it.

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Really into.

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I'm really into blank.

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Fill in your hobby.

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Say it out loud.

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Right now.

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And phrase number five.

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Ending your introduction and opening the conversation.

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This is so important because a good introduction doesn't end with you.

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It invites the other person in.

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invites them in, makes them part of the conversation, not just a listener.

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So after you introduce yourself, you can say, Anyway, that's enough about me.

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What about you?

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What brings you here?

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What brings you here?

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That means, why are you here?

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What is your reason for being in this place or event?

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What brings you here?

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Say it.

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What brings you here?

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Or you can say, So, how about you?

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What do you do?

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Short, simple, friendly, and it gives them the chance to speak.

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And people love to talk about themselves, so when you ask, they light up.

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They light up.

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That means they become happy and excited.

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Their face becomes bright.

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She lit up when I asked about her job.

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Beautiful expression.

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Beautiful.

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Light up.

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Remember that one.

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Okay, now here is something really important.

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The way you introduce yourself changes depending on the situation.

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Yes, introducing yourself to a friend of a friend at a party is very different from introducing yourself in a job interview.

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Very different.

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Same person, but different words, different tone, different level of formality.

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Formality.

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That means how serious or official the situation is.

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Yes.

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So let's look at three common situations and how to introduce yourself in each one.

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Situation number one, a casual social situation, like a party, a gathering, or a meeting a friend's friend.

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In this situation, keep it light, keep it friendly, keep it fun.

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You can say, hey, I'm Alice.

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I'm a friend of Tom's.

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Do you know him well?

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Notice she used hey, not hello, because hey is casual and friendly.

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And she connected herself to someone both people know, Tom.

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That immediately creates a common ground.

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Common ground, a shared connection, something you both have in common.

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Common ground, very useful social concept.

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Or at a party you could say, hi, I'm David.

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I don't think we've met.

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Are you a friend of Sarah's?

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Short, warm, friendly, and it invites a response.

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Perfect for a party.

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Now, situation number two, a professional situation, like a work meeting, a networking event or meeting a new colleague.

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Here you are a little more formal, more structured, but still warm, still human.

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You could say, good morning, I'm David, the new project manager in the marketing department.

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It's great to finally put a face to the name.

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Oh, put a face to the name.

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That means you knew the name before, but now you are meeting in person.

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It's great to finally put a face to the name.

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Say it slowly.

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It's great to finally put a face to the name.

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It's great to finally put a face to the name.

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I love that phrase.

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It feels so natural.

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Or at a networking event.

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Hi, I'm Alice.

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I work in digital marketing, mostly focused on social media strategy.

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What about you?

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Professional, clear, and she asks a question at the end.

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Always ask a question at the end.

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Always.

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Because a question keeps the conversation alive.

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A conversation without questions is like a tennis match where only one person hits the ball.

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That is such a perfect image.

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One person hitting the ball, the other person just watching.

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Not very fun for either person.

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Not fun at all.

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Ask questions.

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Keep the ball moving.

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Situation number three.

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An online or virtual situation.

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Like a Zoom call, an online class, or a virtual meeting.

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Virtual introductions are a little different because you can't shake hands.

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You can't make full eye contact the same way.

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So your words and your energy have to do more work.

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Your energy, the feeling you give off, even through a screen.

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You could say, hi everyone, I'm David, joining from Madrid, Spain.

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Really happy to be here and to meet you all.

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Joining from, that's a great phrase for online meetings.

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Joining from Madrid, joining from Tokyo.

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Joining from, say it, joining from.

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Hi, I'm Alice, joining from Morocco.

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Looking forward to working with you all.

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Looking forward to.

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That means you are excited about something in the future.

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I'm looking forward to meeting you.

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I'm looking forward to this class.

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I'm looking forward to working with you.

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Looking forward to.

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Very useful.

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Very common.

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Very natural.

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Say it.

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Looking forward to.

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Fill in something you are excited about.

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Okay.

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Now let's talk about some common mistakes.

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Things that many English learners do when they introduce themselves.

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And how to fix them.

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Because knowing the mistakes is just as important as knowing the right phrases.

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Exactly.

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Let's learn from these mistakes so we don't make them.

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Mistake number one.

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Giving too much information too fast.

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Oh yes, this one is very common.

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It sounds like this.

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Hello, my name is Alice.

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I am from Morocco.

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I am 28 years old.

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I have two brothers and one sister.

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I studied economics at university.

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I have been working for five years.

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I like cooking, reading, and traveling.

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My favorite color is blue.

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I have a cat named...

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Stop.

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Stop.

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Too much information.

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Ha, yes.

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Too much, too fast.

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The other person is overwhelmed.

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Overwhelmed.

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That means they have too much information and they can't process it all.

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It's like someone pouring a whole bucket of water on you instead of giving you a glass.

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A perfect comparison.

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The bucket of water.

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You wanted a drink, but now you are completely wet.

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So what do you do instead?

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Keep it short and sweet in the beginning.

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Give a little, then pause.

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Let them respond.

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Then give a little more.

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It's a conversation, not a speech, not a presentation.

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A conversation.

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A conversation is two people sharing, back and forth, like a tennis match, remember?

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Keep the ball moving, yes.

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Mistake number two, speaking too quietly or mumbling.

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Mumbling means speaking too softly and unclearly, so people can't understand you.

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This often happens because people are nervous, and when we are nervous, our voice becomes small.

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And when your voice is small, the other person says, Sorry, what was that?

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And then you feel more embarrassed and your voice gets even smaller.

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This cycle again.

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Nervousness makes your voice small.

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Small voice causes misunderstanding.

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Misunderstanding makes you more nervous.

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So how do you break that cycle?

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Practice speaking loudly.

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At home, in front of a mirror, in the shower, in the car.

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Just speak.

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Loudly, clearly.

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And when you are in a real conversation, take a breath before you start speaking.

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a slow, deep breath.

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It helps your voice become stronger.

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Try it now, everyone.

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Take a slow, deep breath in through the nose and out through the mouth.

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Breathe in and out.

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Good.

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And now say your introduction out loud with that breath supporting your voice.

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You will notice your voice sounds more confident, more clear, more strong.

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Breathing is magic for public speaking and for introducing yourself.

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Magic, yes.

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Mistake number three, translating directly from your language.

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Oh, this one is tricky because you don't always realize you are doing it.

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Right.

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In some languages, you might say things in a different order or use different expressions.

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And when you translate them directly into English, they sound a little strange.

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For example, in some languages, you say your family name first and then your first name.

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But in English, it is usually first name first.

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So instead of Smith John, I am, you say, I'm John Smith.

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First name, family name.

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Or another example, in some languages, people say their age differently.

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But in English, you say, I'm 28 years old, or simply, I'm 28.

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The solution?

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Learn set phrases in English.

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Don't translate, just memorize the English way of saying things.

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Memorize the English way, yes.

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Think in patterns, not in translation.

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Patterns, that is a great word.

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English has patterns, and once you learn the patterns, it becomes much easier.

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Much easier.

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Trust the process.

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Mistake number four, forgetting to make eye contact.

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Oh, eye contact. So important.

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In most English-speaking cultures, eye contact shows confidence.

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It shows you are interested in the other person.

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It shows respect.

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But when people are nervous, they look down, or they look away, and this can give the wrong impression.

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The wrong impression means the other person gets a wrong idea about you.

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They might think you are not interested, or not confident, or not trustworthy.

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But you are.

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You are just nervous.

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Exactly.

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So practice making eye contact, even if it feels uncomfortable at first.

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And if direct eye contact feels too intense, here's a tip.

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Look at the triangle between someone's eyes and their nose.

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It looks like eye contact, but it feels less intense.

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Oh, that is such a good tip.

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The triangle between the eyes and the nose.

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Try it.

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It really works.

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And mistake number five, forgetting to smile.

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Oh, this sounds so simple, but people forget.

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They do, because they are concentrating so hard on the words that they forget the face.

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And a smile is so powerful.

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It immediately makes you look friendly, approachable, warm.

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Approachable.

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That means easy to talk to.

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People feel comfortable coming to you.

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She is very approachable.

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That is a wonderful compliment.

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And a smile helps you feel better, too.

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It actually reduces stress, scientifically.

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Really?

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Yes.

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When you smile, your brain releases chemicals that make you feel calmer, happier, more relaxed.

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So smiling is not just for other people.

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It's for you, too.

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Smiling helps you and the person you're talking to.

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Everyone wins.

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Everyone wins.

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Smile more, everyone.

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Starting right now.

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Okay.

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Now we are going to do what we always love doing.

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Real dialogues.

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Real situations.

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Watch how we introduce ourselves naturally and notice the phrases we use.

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Listen carefully and practice repeating after us.

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Dialogue number one.

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Two strangers meet at a language learning event.

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This is fun.

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I'll start.

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Hey, I don't think we've met.

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I'm Alice.

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Are you here for the English conversation group?

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Yes.

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Hi, Alice.

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I'm David.

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Nice to meet you.

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First time here?

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It is, yeah.

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I'm a little nervous, honestly.

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You?

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Same.

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But I think that's normal, right?

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So where are you from, Alice?

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I'm originally from Morocco, but I'm currently living here in London.

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What about you?

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I'm from Spain, from a small city near Barcelona.

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I've been in London for about two years now.

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What do you do?

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I'm a graphic designer.

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I work for a small creative agency.

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I love it.

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Every project is different.

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How about you?

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I'm actually a software developer.

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But honestly, I'm more passionate about languages than coding sometimes.

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Huh.

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Huh.

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That's interesting.

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So you're here to practice English.

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Exactly.

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I want to feel more confident in meetings at work.

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My English is okay, but I want it to feel more natural, you know?

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I completely understand.

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Same for me.

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Well, I'm really glad I met you, David.

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Shall we find seats together?

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Absolutely.

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Let's go.

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Normal voice.

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Okay.

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Did you notice what happened there?

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The conversation flowed naturally.

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It didn't feel like an interview.

627

It felt like two real people connecting.

628

And we used so many of the phrases we learned.

629

I'm originally from, currently living, what about you, how about you?

630

And we were honest about being nervous.

631

And that actually made the conversation warmer, more human.

632

Being honest about your feelings is not weakness, it is connection.

633

Being honest about your feelings is connection.

634

Beautiful.

635

Dialogue number two.

636

Introducing yourself in a professional setting.

637

A new job.

638

First day.

639

Okay, I'm the new employee.

640

Alice, you are my new colleague.

641

Perfect.

642

Go ahead, David.

643

Good morning.

644

You must be Alice.

645

I'm David, the new content writer.

646

I just started today.

647

David, welcome.

648

Yes, I'm Alice.

649

I'm the marketing manager.

650

How are you settling in so far?

651

It's going well, thank you.

652

Everyone has been really welcoming.

653

It's a lot to take in on the first day, but I'm excited.

654

Totally understandable.

655

It always feels overwhelming at first.

656

Where were you working before?

657

I was at a digital agency for about three years.

658

It was great experience, but I wanted to work in-house somewhere where I could really focus on one brand.

659

That's what brought me here.

660

That makes complete sense.

661

Well, we are really happy to have you.

662

If you need anything, any questions, just come find me.

663

That's so kind.

664

Thank you, Alice.

665

I really appreciate it.

666

Looking forward to working with you.

667

Same.

668

Welcome to the team, David.

669

Normal voice.

670

Perfect.

671

Notice how that was warm, but also professional.

672

Friendly, but appropriate for work.

673

And David shared why he made the career change.

674

I wanted to work in-house.

675

That's what brought me here.

676

That is interesting.

677

That is personality.

678

Not just facts, but reasons.

679

And reasons make you memorable.

680

Reasons make you memorable.

681

Write that down.

682

Now, this part is very special to me.

683

Because I know many of you listening right now are thinking, but David, what if my English is not good enough?

684

What if I make mistakes?

685

And this is such a real and honest fear.

686

We want to talk about it directly.

687

First, your English is good enough.

688

Right now, whatever level you are at, it is enough to start.

689

It is enough to start.

690

Not enough to be perfect, but enough to start.

691

And starting is everything.

692

And here is something powerful.

693

You can actually acknowledge your English level in your introduction and turn it into something positive.

694

Really?

695

How?

696

You can say, my English is still improving, but I love practicing whenever I get the chance.

697

Oh, that is so honest and so charming at the same time.

698

Or, I'm still learning English, so please be patient with me.

699

I understand more than I speak sometimes.

700

And almost always the other person will say, oh, your English is great, don't worry.

701

Because people are kind and they appreciate honesty.

702

And saying it yourself takes the pressure off.

703

You don't have to be perfect anymore because you already told them you are learning.

704

It takes the pressure off, yes.

705

You release yourself from the pressure of perfection.

706

Release yourself from the pressure of perfection.

707

That sounds like a life lesson, not just an English lesson.

708

It is both.

709

And here is another tip for when you don't understand something or need help.

710

Yes, because sometimes during an introduction, the other person says something and you don't catch it.

711

You don't understand.

712

And many learners just smile and nod, even when they have no idea what was said.

713

I have done that.

714

Smiling and nodding, hoping it was the right reaction.

715

We have all done it.

716

But there is a better way.

717

You can say, sorry, could you say that again?

718

I just want to make sure I understood.

719

Could you say that again?

720

Simple, polite, and completely okay to say.

721

Or, sorry, I didn't quite catch that.

722

Could you repeat it, please?

723

I didn't quite catch that.

724

Catch means understand.

725

Hear clearly.

726

I didn't catch what you said.

727

I didn't catch the last part.

728

Very natural English.

729

And nobody will judge you for asking.

730

In fact, asking shows that you care about understanding, that you are paying attention.

731

Paying attention, being present in the conversation.

732

And that is always a good thing.

733

Always.

734

So don't be afraid to ask.

735

Don't smile and nod when you don't understand.

736

Ask.

737

Always ask.

738

Ask.

739

Always ask.

740

That might be the most important advice in this whole video.

741

All right, everyone.

742

Let's slow down and review the most important vocabulary from today.

743

Nice and slow.

744

Nice and clear.

745

Please repeat after us.

746

Out loud.

747

It really helps.

748

Word number one.

749

Confident.

750

Confident.

751

It means feeling sure of yourself, believing in yourself.

752

She introduced herself in a very confident way.

753

Confident.

754

Con-fe-dent.

755

Three syllables.

756

Confident.

757

Word number two.

758

Fluent.

759

Fluent.

760

Speaking a language easily and naturally, without stopping too much to think.

761

His English is very fluent.

762

Fluent.

763

Flu-ent.

764

Two syllables.

765

Fluent.

766

Word number three.

767

Approachable.

768

Approachable.

769

Easy to talk to.

770

Friendly and open.

771

She smiles a lot.

772

She seems very approachable.

773

Approachable.

774

Approach-a-ble.

775

Four syllables.

776

Approachable.

777

Word number four.

778

Overwhelmed.

779

Overwhelmed.

780

Having too much to deal with.

781

Too much information or too many feelings at once.

782

The first day at a new job can feel overwhelming.

783

Overwhelmed.

784

Overwhelmed.

785

Three syllables.

786

Overwhelmed.

787

Word number five, rewarding.

788

Rewarding, giving you a feeling of satisfaction, making you feel that what you do is meaningful.

789

Teaching children is a very rewarding job.

790

Rewarding.

791

Re-ward-ing.

792

Three syllables.

793

Rewarding.

794

Word number six, common ground.

795

Common ground, something that two or more people share, a shared interest, experience, or connection.

796

We found common ground.

797

We both love hiking.

798

Common ground.

799

Common ground.

800

Two words, one powerful concept.

801

Word number seven.

802

Memorable.

803

Memorable.

804

Something or someone you remember easily that stays in your mind.

805

Her introduction was so interesting and warm.

806

Very memorable.

807

Memorable.

808

Mem-or-ra-ble.

809

Four syllables.

810

Memorable.

811

And word number eight.

812

Impression.

813

Impression.

814

The idea or feeling that someone gets about you when they first meet you.

815

She made a great first impression.

816

First impression.

817

I-m-pre-s-shin.

818

Three syllables.

819

Impression.

820

You only get one chance to make a first impression, so make it count.

821

Make it count.

822

That means make it good, make it matter.

823

Make it count.

824

Say it.

825

Make it count.

826

Make it count.

827

Okay, everyone, this is your practice time.

828

We are going to say sentences, and we want you to repeat after us, out loud, every single one even if you feel a little silly.

829

Especially if you feel a little silly.

830

That means it is working.

831

Ha, yes, feeling silly means you are practicing, and practicing means you are learning.

832

Let's go, sentence number one.

833

Hi, I'm Alice.

834

It's really nice to meet you.

835

Slowly.

836

Hi, I'm Alice.

837

It's really nice to meet you.

838

Now say your name.

839

Hi, I'm...

840

It's really nice to meet you.

841

Say it.

842

Sentence number two.

843

I'm originally from Morocco, but I'm currently based in London.

844

Slowly.

845

I'm originally from Morocco, but I'm currently based in London.

846

Now say your country.

847

I'm originally from, but I'm currently based in.

848

Say it.

849

Sentence number three.

850

I work in marketing.

851

I help businesses grow their online presence.

852

Slowly.

853

I work in marketing.

854

I help businesses grow their online presence.

855

Now say your job or studies.

856

I work in or I'm studying.

857

Say it.

858

Sentence number 4.

859

In my free time, I really enjoy cooking.

860

There's something about making food for people that I just love.

861

Slowly.

862

In my free time, I really enjoy cooking.

863

There's something about making food for people that I just love.

864

Now say your hobby.

865

In my free time, I really enjoy...

866

Say it.

867

Sentence number 5.

868

My English is still improving, but I love every opportunity to practice.

869

Say it.

870

My English is still improving, but I love every opportunity to practice.

871

Beautiful. And true. And honest. And perfect.

872

Sentence number six.

873

Anyway, that's a little about me.

874

What about you?

875

What brings you here?

876

Slowly.

877

Anyway, that's a little about me.

878

What about you?

879

What brings you here?

880

Say it.

881

Anyway, that's a little about me.

882

What about you?

883

What brings you here?

884

And smile when you say it.

885

Remember, the smile is part of the introduction.

886

Always.

887

Smile.

888

Always.

889

Okay, now it's time for you to build your own introduction.

890

Your personal introduction. In English.

891

Using everything we learned today.

892

We are going to give you a simple template.

893

And you fill in the blanks.

894

With your own information, your own story.

895

Are you ready?

896

Here is your template.

897

Listen carefully.

898

Hi, I'm blank.

899

It's great to meet you.

900

I'm originally from blank.

901

But I'm currently living in blank.

902

I work as a blank.

903

Basically, I blank.

904

Outside of work, I really enjoy blank.

905

I find it blank because blank.

906

Oh, and I'm also really into learning English.

907

I think it opens so many doors.

908

Anyway, that's a little bit about me.

909

What about you?

910

Perfect.

911

Now let me try it with my own information.

912

Hi, I'm Alice.

913

It's great to meet you.

914

I'm originally from Morocco, but I'm currently living in London.

915

I work as a graphic designer.

916

Basically, I help companies create their visual identity.

917

Outside of work, I really enjoy reading.

918

I find it relaxing and it helps me learn new things.

919

Oh, and I'm also really into learning English.

920

I think it opens so many doors.

921

Anyway, that's a little bit about me.

922

What about you?

923

Beautiful, natural, warm, interesting, and not too long.

924

Not too long.

925

About 30 seconds.

926

That is the perfect length for a first introduction.

927

30 seconds.

928

Not 3 minutes.

929

30 seconds.

930

Now your turn.

931

Pause the video, take a piece of paper, write your introduction using the template, and then say it out loud.

932

3 times.

933

3 times.

934

Each time it will feel more natural, more confident, more like you.

935

More like you.

936

Because it is you. In English. In English.

937

Your story, your words, your voice.

938

All right, everyone.

939

Now we have some questions for you.

940

Think about them, answer them in your head, or write them down, or say them out loud.

941

Practice thinking in English.

942

That is the goal.

943

Question number one.

944

How do you usually feel when you have to introduce yourself in English?

945

Nervous?

946

Excited?

947

Confident?

948

A mix of all three?

949

Think about it.

950

Be honest with yourself.

951

There is no wrong answer.

952

Question number two.

953

What is the hardest part of introducing yourself for you?

954

Is it finding the words?

955

Is it pronunciation?

956

Is it fear of judgment?

957

Something else?

958

Identifying the problem is the first step to solving it.

959

What is your specific challenge?

960

Question number three.

961

Think of one person you would like to introduce yourself to in English.

962

Maybe a colleague, maybe a neighbor, maybe someone at your gym or your English class.

963

What would you say to them?

964

Imagine the conversation.

965

Picture it in your mind.

966

What is the first thing you would say?

967

And question number four.

968

After today's video, do you feel a little more confident about introducing yourself in English?

969

We hope the answer is yes.

970

Even a little yes is a big step forward.

971

Even a little yes.

972

Progress is not always big.

973

Sometimes it is small.

974

And small progress is still progress.

975

Small progress is still progress.

976

Remember that.

977

Always.

978

Okay, everyone, we are almost at the end.

979

And before we finish, I want to give you some final tips, quick and powerful tips that will help you introduce yourself confidently, starting today.

980

Final tips.

981

Let's go.

982

Tip number one.

983

Practice your introduction every day.

984

In the mirror, in the shower, on your way to work.

985

Say it over and over until it feels completely natural.

986

Repetition is the mother of skill.

987

The more you say it, the easier it becomes.

988

Repetition is the mother of skill.

989

Say it.

990

Repetition is the mother of skill.

991

Repetition is the mother of skill.

992

Yes.

993

Tip number two.

994

Record yourself.

995

Use your phone.

996

Say your introduction.

997

And then listen back.

998

I know, I know, this feels very uncomfortable.

999

Nobody likes hearing their own voice.

1000

Nobody.

1001

It's one of the most universal human experiences.

1002

I hate my voice.

1003

But here's the thing.

1004

When you listen back, you hear things you don't notice while speaking.

1005

Maybe you speak too fast.

1006

Maybe you use too many ums and uhs.

1007

Maybe your pronunciation of one word needs work.

1008

And when you hear it, you can fix it.

1009

You cannot fix what you cannot hear.

1010

You cannot fix what you cannot hear, so record yourself.

1011

It's uncomfortable, but it is incredibly helpful.

1012

Tip number three, find a language partner, someone to practice with.

1013

A real person who you can practice conversations with, introductions with, everything with.

1014

There are many apps and websites where you can find language exchange partners, people who want to learn your language, and you can help each other.

1015

A language exchange.

1016

You teach them, they teach you.

1017

Everyone grows.

1018

And tip number four, celebrate your progress.

1019

Every time you introduce yourself in English, even imperfectly, that is a win.

1020

A win, a victory, something to be proud of.

1021

You spoke English to a real person.

1022

You made a connection.

1023

You put yourself out there.

1024

That is incredibly brave.

1025

Incredibly brave.

1026

Because it takes courage to speak in another language real courage.

1027

And you are doing it every day by watching videos like this one, by practicing, by trying.

1028

You are doing it, and we are so proud of you.

1029

So proud and so excited for every conversation that is waiting for you, every new person you will meet,

1030

every introduction you will give confidently in English.

1031

Your story deserves to be heard in any language, especially in English.

1032

Your story deserves to be heard.

1033

Say that to yourself.

1034

My story deserves to be heard.

1035

My story deserves to be heard.

1036

Yes, it does.

1037

And that brings us to the end of today's video.

1038

What a journey!

1039

We covered so much today.

1040

Let me do a quick summary.

1041

Please!

1042

Today we talked about why introducing yourself in English is hard, and we learned that it is completely normal to find it difficult.

1043

We learned the basic structure of a great introduction, name, origin, occupation, interests, and a question to invite the other person in.

1044

We learned how to introduce ourselves in different situations, casual, professional, and virtual.

1045

We talked about common mistakes and how to fix them.

1046

We practiced real dialogues, real phrases, real sentences.

1047

And we built a personal introduction template that you can use starting today.

1048

Starting today, not tomorrow, not next week.

1049

Today.

1050

Today.

1051

And remember, your English does not need to be perfect.

1052

It just needs to be honest, warm, and you.

1053

Honest, warm, and you.

1054

That is enough.

1055

That is more than enough.

1056

Now, if this video helped you, if you feel even a little bit more confident about introducing yourself in English, please give it a big thumbs up.

1057

It really means the world to us, and it helps more learners find this video.

1058

And if you are not subscribed yet, please hit that subscribe button right now, and ring the bell so you never miss a new video.

1059

We upload new English learning content every week, made with love, just for you.

1060

Just for you.

1061

That is why we do this.

1062

Because we believe in your journey.

1063

We believe in your English.

1064

And now, here is our comment question for you, and we really, really want you to answer this one.

1065

Write your introduction in the comments below.

1066

Yes, right now. In English.

1067

Use the template we gave you, or use your own words.

1068

Just introduce yourself.

1069

Tell us your name, where you are from, what you do, and one thing you love doing in your free time.

1070

We read every single comment, and we will reply to as many as we can.

1071

Think about it as your first practice, your first real introduction, in the comment section, with thousands of other learners from around the world.

1072

Thousands of people, all learning English, all on the same journey, all supporting each other.

1073

You are not alone.

1074

You are never alone in this.

1075

alone.

1076

And that is one of the most beautiful things about this community.

1077

So go ahead, write your introduction.

1078

We are waiting to meet you.

1079

We cannot wait to read it.

1080

Until next time, I'm David.

1081

And I'm Alice.

1082

Keep practicing, keep speaking, keep being brave.

1083

And we will see you in the next video.

1084

Bye everyone.

1085

Bye bye.

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