Lesson No 5A-Phrases For Self-Introduction

Phrases for Self-Introduction

Introducing yourself effectively is an essential skill in any educational, social, or professional setting. Below are some key phrases and sentences for self-introduction along with their pronunciations in Devanagari script.

Basic Self-Introduction Phrases

  1. Greeting
    • Hello/Hi
      • हेलो/हाई
  2. Name
    • My name is [Your Name].
      • माई नेम इज़ [Your Name]।
    • I’m [Your Name].
      • आय’एम [Your Name]।
  3. Age (optional)
    • I am [age] years old.
      • आय ऐम [age] इयर्स ओल्ड।
  4. Nationality/Hometown
    • I am from [Country/City].
      • आय एम फ्रॉम [Country/City]।
    • I come from [Country/City].
      • आय कम फ्रॉम [Country/City]।
  5. Occupation/Role
    • I am a [Job Title/Student/etc.].
      • आय ऐम अ [Job Title/Student/etc.]।
    • I work as a [Job Title].
      • आय वर्क ऐज़ अ [Job Title]।
  6. Education (for students)
    • I study at [School/College/University].
      • आय स्टडी ऐट [School/College/University]।
    • I am in [Grade/Year] at [School/College].
      • आय ऐम इन [Grade/Year] ऐट [School/College]।
  7. Interests/Hobbies
    • I enjoy [Hobby/Interest].
      • आय एंजॉय [Hobby/Interest]।
    • My hobbies are [Hobbies].
      • माई हॉबीज़ आर [Hobbies]।
  8. Family
    • I have [number] siblings.
      • आय हैव [number] सिब्लिंग्स।
    • I live with my [family members].
      • आय लिव विद माय [family members]।

Sample Self-Introductions

  1. Basic Introduction
    • Hello, my name is John. I am from New York. I work as a software engineer.
      • हेलो, माई नेम इज़ जॉन। आय एम फ्रॉम न्यू यॉर्क। आय वर्क ऐज़ अ सॉफ़्टवेयर इंजीनियर।
  2. Student Introduction
    • Hi, I’m Maria. I am 20 years old. I study at Harvard University in my third year of economics.
      • हाई, आय’एम मारिया। आय ऐम २० इयर्स ओल्ड। आय स्टडी ऐट हार्वर्ड यूनिवर्सिटी इन माई थर्ड ईयर ऑफ इकॉनॉमिक्स।
  3. Detailed Introduction
    • Hello everyone, my name is Raj. I come from Mumbai, India. I am a graphic designer by profession and I enjoy painting and playing the guitar in my free time. I am excited to be here and look forward to meeting you all.
      • हेलो एवरीवन, माई नेम इज़ राज। आय कम फ्रॉम मुंबई, इंडिया। आय एम अ ग्राफिक डिज़ाइनर बाय प्रोफेशन एंड आय एंजॉय पेंटिंग एंड प्लेइंग द गिटार इन माई फ्री टाइम। आय एम एक्साइटेड टू बी हियर एंड लुक फॉरवर्ड टू मीटिंग यू ऑल।
  4. Short Introduction
    • Hi, I’m Emily. I come from London. I am currently working as a nurse.
      • हाई, आय’एम एमिली। आय कम फ्रॉम लंदन। आय एम करंटली वर्किंग ऐज़ अ नर्स।
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Introducing Yourself in a Group

When introducing yourself in a group setting such as a class or a meeting, mentioning your purpose or goal can be helpful.

  1. Classroom Setting
    • Hello, my name is Anil. I am a student at XYZ University, studying computer science. I hope to learn a lot from this course and contribute to class discussions.
      • हेलो, माई नेम इज़ अनिल। आय अम अ स्टूडेंट ऐट XYZ यूनिवर्सिटी, स्टडींग कंप्युटर साइंस। आय होप टू लर्न अ लॉट फ्रॉम दिस कोर्स एंड कंट्रीब्यूट टू क्लास डिस्कशन्स।
  2. Professional Meeting
    • Good morning, I’m Priya. I am a marketing manager at ABC Corp. I am here to discuss our new product launch strategies and to hear your valuable inputs.
      • गुड मॉर्निंग, आय’एम प्रिया। आय एम अ मार्केटिंग मैनेजर ऐट ABC कॉर्प। आय एम हियर टू डिसकस अवर न्यू प्रोडक्ट लॉन्च स्ट्रेटेजीज़ एंड टू हियर यॉर वैल्यूएबल इनपुट्स।

Tips for Giving a Good Self-Introduction

  1. Be Clear and Concise: Keep your introduction brief and to the point.
  2. Maintain Eye Contact: Look at your audience while speaking.
  3. Practice: Rehearse your introduction multiple times to ensure fluency.
  4. Be Confident: Speak clearly and confidently.
  5. Smile: A friendly smile can make a positive impression.

By practicing these phrases and tips, you will be able to introduce yourself confidently in various settings. Happy learning!

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