Self Introduction: Conversation (Beginner)
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EN: Use 'My name is [Name]' to introduce yourself to others.
My name is Sarah.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to smile and make eye contact when introducing yourself.
EN: Use 'I am' followed by your name to introduce yourself in English.
I am David.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to use first names (like Tom or Sarah) even when meeting someone for the first time in a casual setting.
EN: Use 'Nice to meet you' when you meet someone for the first time. It is a polite way to start a friendship.
Nice to meet you, Mr. Smith.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to say the person's name after 'Nice to meet you' to show you are paying attention and being friendly.
EN: Use 'too' at the end of a sentence to mean 'also' or 'as well'. It shows that you feel the same way as the other person.
I am happy too.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is standard etiquette to repeat the greeting back with 'too' when meeting someone for the first time.
EN: Use 'Where are you from?' to ask about someone's hometown or country. The word 'from' shows the starting point or origin.
Where are you from, Mary?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking 'Where are you from?' is a very common and polite way to start a conversation with someone you just met.
EN: Use 'I am from + [place]' to tell someone your hometown or country.
I am from Taiwan.
EN: London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. When meeting people from other countries, it is common to mention your city or country using this phrase.
EN: Use 'That is + adjective' to react to something someone just said. It shows you are listening and interested.
That is great!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using 'That is interesting' or 'That's cool' is a common way to keep a conversation going and show politeness.
EN: Use 'Where are you from?' to ask about someone's hometown or country. The structure is: Where + are + subject + from?
Where are you from, Mary?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, asking where someone is from is a common and polite way to start a conversation with someone you just met.
EN: Use 'I am from + [Place]' to tell someone your hometown or country.
I am from Taiwan.
EN: When meeting someone for the first time, sharing where you are from is a standard way to start a conversation.
EN: Use 'What do you do?' to ask about someone's job or profession.
What do you do, Mike?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, 'What do you do?' is a very common and polite way to start a conversation after meeting someone, as it focuses on their professional life.
EN: Use 'I am a...' to tell someone your job or role. 'A' is used before words that start with a consonant sound.
I am a student.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, sharing your profession is a standard part of introductions and is seen as a way to find common ground.
EN: Use 'That is a/an + adjective + noun' to give a positive opinion about something someone just mentioned.
That is a beautiful house!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite and common to give small compliments during a first meeting to build rapport.
EN: Use 'What about you?' to ask the same question back to the person you are talking to without repeating the whole sentence.
I am hungry. What about you?
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is polite to ask the same question back after answering one, showing interest in the other person.
EN: Use 'I am a [noun]' to tell someone your job or role. 'A' is used before words that start with a consonant sound.
I am a teacher.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is very common to introduce yourself by stating your occupation or status as a student early in a conversation.
EN: Use 'Do you + verb' to ask a question about someone's habits or current state.
Do you like music?
EN: Asking about hobbies is a very common and polite way to keep a conversation going when meeting someone for the first time.
EN: Use 'like' followed by a verb ending in '-ing' to talk about activities you enjoy doing.
I like reading books.
EN: In American English, the sport is called 'soccer'. In British English and many other countries, it is called 'football'.
EN: Use the '-ing' form after the verb 'like' to talk about a hobby or activity you enjoy.
I like playing soccer.
EN: Use 'What + noun' to ask for specific information about a category (like books, colors, or food).
What sports do you play?
EN: Asking about hobbies and reading habits is a common and polite way to get to know someone in English-speaking cultures.
EN: Use the Present Simple tense (Subject + Verb) to talk about habits or things you do regularly.
I play soccer.
EN: In English, 'mystery books' is a very common genre. When someone asks about your hobbies, mentioning a specific genre like this makes the conversation more interesting.
EN: Use 'It is + adjective + -ing' to describe how you feel about an activity you are doing or have just finished.
It is fun playing games with you.
EN: In English-speaking cultures, saying 'It is nice talking to you' is a standard and polite way to signal that a conversation is coming to an end.
EN: Use 'Let's' (Let us) to suggest doing an activity together with someone.
Let's go to the park!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, explicitly saying 'Let's be friends' is very common among children or in friendly, informal social settings to show openness.
EN: Use 'sounds + adjective' to react to an idea or suggestion.
That sounds fun!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, it is common to use enthusiastic responses like 'Great!' or 'Awesome!' to show you are engaged in the conversation.
EN: The phrase 'See you' is a common way to say goodbye when you expect to meet the person again. Adding 'soon' means the meeting will happen in a short time.
See you later!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using someone's first name when saying goodbye is very common and friendly, even if you just met them.
EN: Use 'Goodbye' followed by a person's name to make a farewell more personal and polite.
Goodbye, Mr. Smith!
EN: In English-speaking cultures, using someone's name when saying goodbye is very common and helps build a friendly relationship.
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