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0:00Hello everyone and welcome back to Easy
0:03English podcast. If you're listening
0:05today, take a deep breath. You're in the
0:08right place. I'm Emma.
0:10>> And I'm Jack. And before we begin, let
0:13me say something important. If English
0:15sometimes makes you nervous, today's
0:18episode is especially for you.
0:20>> And if this podcast helps you even a
0:22little, please subscribe and stay with
0:25us. We make these episodes to help you
0:28speak English with confidence, not fear.
0:31>> Absolutely. Now, Emma, before we jump
0:34into today's topic, let me ask you
0:36something simple. How is your day going?
0:39>> Honestly, a little busy, but good. I had
0:41coffee, answered emails, and now I'm
0:44happy to be here talking with you. What
0:47about you?
0:48>> My day is calm. I went for a short walk
0:50in the morning and I was thinking about
0:52how many people feel stressed when they
0:54speak English.
0:56>> That's true. Even very simple English
0:59can feel scary when someone asks a
1:01question suddenly.
1:02>> Exactly, especially one question. A
1:05question almost everyone gets asked.
1:08>> Yes, and when people hear it, their mind
1:11goes blank.
1:12>> The question is, tell me about yourself.
1:15>> Just hearing that sentence makes many
1:18learners nervous.
1:19>> They think, oh no, what should I say?
1:22Where should I start?
1:23>> And the problem is not vocabulary. The
1:26problem is pressure.
1:28>> Right. People think they must speak
1:30perfect English.
1:31>> But that's not true at all.
1:33>> So today's episode is very special.
1:36We're going to help you answer tell me
1:38about yourself in easy, clear, simple
1:41English.
1:42>> This episode is for A1 beginners and
1:45also for anyone who wants to feel
1:47relaxed while speaking.
1:49>> No big grammar rules.
1:51>> No long sentences.
1:53>> Just natural English, the kind you can
1:55actually use.
1:57>> Emma, let's be honest. Why is this
1:59question so difficult for learners?
2:02>> Because people don't know what the other
2:04person expects.
2:06>> They think they must tell their whole
2:08life story.
2:09>> Yes, they think they must sound smart.
2:12>> But in real life, this question is very
2:14simple. It's just a way to start a
2:17conversation.
2:18>> Exactly. When someone says, "Tell me
2:20about yourself." they usually want basic
2:22information.
2:24>> Your name, where you're from, what you
2:26do, maybe one small personal detail.
2:30>> That's it. Not more.
2:32>> So today, we'll break this question into
2:34small, easy parts.
2:36>> And we'll practice together.
2:38>> Let's start with the most important
2:41thing. Your name.
2:42>> When you introduce yourself, you can
2:44start very simply.
2:46>> For example, my name is Emma.
2:49>> Or I'm Jack.
2:51>> Both are correct. Both are natural.
2:53>> You don't need anything fancy.
2:56>> Now, after your name, you can talk about
2:58where you're from.
3:00>> This is very common in introductions.
3:02>> You can say, "I'm from Canada."
3:05>> Or I'm from Pakistan. I'm from Italy.
3:09I'm from Brazil.
3:10>> Very easy. Very clear.
3:13>> Emma, some learners ask, "Should I say I
3:15am or I'm?"
3:17>> Good question. Both are correct.
3:20>> I'm sounds more natural in speaking.
3:23>> Yes, native speakers use I'm most of the
3:26time.
3:27>> Now, let's add the next part. What you
3:29do.
3:30>> This part also makes people nervous, but
3:32it doesn't have to.
3:34>> You don't need a big sentence.
3:36>> You can say, "I'm a student."
3:39>> Or I'm a teacher. I work in an office. I
3:42work in a shop.
3:44>> If you don't work right now, that's
3:46okay, too.
3:47>> You can say, "I'm learning English." Or
3:50I'm looking for a job.
3:52>> All of these are perfect for A1 level.
3:55>> Now, let's put these parts together.
3:58>> Listen carefully.
3:59>> I'm Jack. I'm from the UK. I'm a
4:02teacher. I like helping people learn
4:05English.
4:06>> That sounds warm, friendly, and very
4:09natural.
4:10>> And remember, you can stop there.
4:12>> Yes, you don't need to continue unless
4:15the other person asks more.
4:17>> This is very important for beginners to
4:19understand.
4:20>> An introduction is not a test. It's just
4:23a conversation.
4:24>> Exactly. And conversations grow slowly.
4:28So,
4:29>> we talked about a very simple
4:31introduction, name, place, and what you
4:34do.
4:35>> Yes, and the most important thing we
4:37said was this.
4:38>> You don't need to say everything at
4:40once.
4:41>> Exactly. Many learners feel pressure
4:44because they try to say too much.
4:46>> And when they try to say too much, they
4:49forget words.
4:50>> Then they stop.
4:52>> Then they feel embarrassed.
4:54>> Then they say, "My English is bad."
4:57>> But the truth is, their English is not
4:59bad. Their strategy is wrong.
5:02>> Very true. So, in this part, let's talk
5:04about how to continue after a basic
5:07introduction.
5:08>> Yes, because after you say, "I'm Sarah.
5:12I'm from Spain. I'm a student." the
5:15other person usually responds.
5:17>> They might say something like, "Oh, nice
5:19to meet you."
5:21>> Or, "That's interesting."
5:23>> Or they ask a follow-up question.
5:25>> For example, "What do you study?" Or,
5:28"Where do you live now?"
5:30>> And this is where learners panic again.
5:33>> But they don't need to.
5:34>> Because the answers can still be simple.
5:37>> Let's take "What do you study?"
5:39>> An A1 answer can be, "I study business."
5:43>> That's enough.
5:44>> But if you are B1, you can add a little
5:47more.
5:48>> For example, I study business and I
5:51really like marketing.
5:53>> See the difference?
5:54>> Same idea, just one extra sentence.
5:57>> Not complicated.
5:59>> Now, let's talk about another common
6:01follow-up question.
6:03>> What do you do?
6:04>> Some learners confuse this question.
6:07>> Yes, they think it means what are you
6:09doing right now.
6:11>> But usually, it means your job or your
6:14daily role.
6:15>> So, an easy answer is, I work in an
6:18office.
6:19>> Or, I work as a nurse.
6:21>> Or even, I don't work right now, I'm
6:24learning English.
6:26>> That is a very honest and very good
6:28answer.
6:29>> Now, let's talk about confidence words.
6:32>> Ah, yes. These are very helpful for B1
6:36learners.
6:37>> Words like currently, right now, at the
6:40moment.
6:41>> They help you sound natural even with
6:43simple grammar.
6:45>> For example, I'm currently working in a
6:47small company.
6:49>> Or, at the moment, I'm studying English
6:52online.
6:53>> You don't need to use all of them.
6:55>> Just one is enough.
6:57>> Now, let's practice a full introduction
6:59again, but this time slightly longer.
7:03>> Okay, let me try.
7:05>> Go ahead.
7:05>> I'm Sophia. I'm from Australia. I work
7:09as a teacher.
7:10At the moment, I'm helping people
7:12improve their English.
7:14>> That sounds very clear.
7:16>> And not difficult.
7:17>> Now, let's talk about mistakes learners
7:20often make.
7:21>> One big mistake is memorizing long
7:24introductions.
7:26>> Yes, they try to remember 10 sentences.
7:29>> And when they forget one sentence,
7:31everything breaks.
7:33>> Instead, it's better to remember ideas,
7:36not exact sentences.
7:38>> Name, place, work or study, one extra
7:43detail.
7:44>> That's your map.
7:46>> Another mistake is using very difficult
7:48words too early.
7:50>> Yes, simple English is strong English.
7:54>> People understand you more when you
7:56speak simply.
7:57>> And understanding is the goal.
8:00>> Not showing vocabulary.
8:02>> Now, let's talk about introductions in
8:04different situations.
8:06>> Good idea, because context matters.
8:09>> Let's start with classroom
8:11introductions.
8:12>> In a class, you can say, "Hi, I'm Ahmed.
8:16I'm from Egypt. I'm here to learn
8:18English."
8:19>> Perfect.
8:20>> You don't need to talk about hobbies
8:22yet.
8:22>> Now, what about a job interview?
8:25>> Still simple, but a little more focused.
8:28>> For example, "I'm Maria. I'm from
8:31Mexico. I have experience in customer
8:34service."
8:35>> That's B1 level, but still easy.
8:38>> And what about casual situations, like
8:40meeting a neighbor?
8:42>> Even easier.
8:43>> "Hi, I'm Paul. I live next door."
8:46>> That's it.
8:47>> No stress at all.
8:49>> One more important thing we should
8:51mention.
8:52>> Listening.
8:53>> Yes, an introduction is not only about
8:56speaking.
8:57>> You should also listen to the other
8:59person.
9:00>> And react naturally.
9:02>> You can say, "Oh, nice. That sounds
9:04good. Really?"
9:06>> These small words make conversations
9:09feel alive.
9:10>> And they give you time to think.
9:12>> Very important for learners.
9:15>> We talked about how to continue after a
9:17basic introduction and how to answer
9:20simple follow-up questions without
9:22panic.
9:23>> Yes, and now I want to focus on
9:25something very important. How to sound
9:28natural even when your English is still
9:31simple.
9:32>> That's a big fear for many learners.
9:35They think, "My sentences are correct,
9:38but I don't sound natural.
9:40>> And that feeling is very real. But the
9:43good news is sounding natural is not
9:46about using big words.
9:48>> It's about how you connect ideas and how
9:51relaxed you sound.
9:52>> Exactly. Let's take a simple
9:55self-introduction again and slowly
9:57improve it step by step.
9:59>> Okay, a very basic A1 introduction could
10:03be I'm Daniel. I'm from Italy. I work in
10:07a restaurant.
10:08>> That is already good English. Nothing is
10:11wrong with it.
10:12>> But now let's make it slightly more
10:14natural without making it difficult.
10:16>> You can add a connector like and or so.
10:20>> For example, I'm Daniel. I'm from Italy
10:23and I work in a small restaurant.
10:26>> Same words, just smoother.
10:28>> Now let's move to a B1 style version
10:32very gently.
10:33>> I'm Daniel. I'm from Italy and I work in
10:36a small restaurant near my home.
10:39>> See, still easy English.
10:41>> But it sounds more complete and more
10:44confident.
10:45>> Now let's talk about tone.
10:47>> Ah, yes. Tone changes everything.
10:50>> You can say the same sentence in two
10:53different ways and it feels different.
10:56>> For example, if you say I'm a student in
10:59a flat voice, it sounds nervous.
11:02>> But if you say I'm a student with a
11:05small smile, it sounds confident.
11:08>> Now let's practice introductions in
11:10different real-life situations.
11:12>> Good idea. Context helps a lot.
11:16>> First situation, meeting someone for the
11:18first time at a friend's party.
11:21>> Okay, how would that sound?
11:23>> You could say, "Hi, I'm Lena. I'm a
11:26friend of Anna. Nice to meet you."
11:28>> Very natural.
11:29>> Then the other person might ask, "What
11:32do you do, Lena?"
11:33>> And you can answer, "I work in
11:35marketing. I really enjoy creative
11:38work."
11:39>> That last sentence shows personality.
11:41>> And personality makes introductions
11:43memorable.
11:44>> Second situation, introducing yourself
11:47in an English class.
11:48>> This is very common for beginners.
11:50>> You can say, "Hi, everyone. I'm Ahmed.
11:54I'm from Egypt. I'm learning English to
11:56improve my career."
11:57>> That sentence is clear and honest.
11:59>> No fancy words.
12:01>> Third situation, online introduction,
12:04like in a Zoom meeting.
12:05>> Ah, yes, very modern.
12:07>> You can say, "Hello, my name is Julia.
12:10I'm joining from Germany. I'm happy to
12:12be here."
12:13>> That last line is very friendly.
12:15>> Now, let's talk about common mistakes
12:17learners make during self-introductions.
12:20>> One big mistake is apologizing too much.
12:23>> Yes, saying things like, "My English is
12:26bad." or "Sorry for my English."
12:28>> You don't need to say that.
12:30>> It immediately lowers your confidence.
12:32>> Instead, just speak slowly and clearly.
12:35>> Another mistake is trying to translate
12:37from your native language.
12:39>> This often creates long, confusing
12:41sentences.
12:42>> English introductions are usually simple
12:44and direct.
12:45>> Short ideas, clear structure.
12:47>> Another mistake is speaking too fast
12:49because of nervousness.
12:51>> That happens to many people.
12:52>> Remember, slow English is strong
12:55English.
12:56>> Now, let's practice fixing mistakes
12:58naturally.
12:59>> Good topic.
13:00>> Imagine you say, "I am working teacher."
13:03>> Instead of stopping completely, you can
13:05fix it gently.
13:06>> "I am working as a teacher."
13:09>> That's it. No stress.
13:10>> People understand your meaning.
13:12>> Now, let's talk about questions after
13:15introductions.
13:16>> Because conversations don't stop after
13:18nice to meet you.
13:19>> Exactly. You should also ask something
13:22back.
13:22>> Simple questions are perfect.
13:24>> Like, "What about you?" or "And you?
13:27>> Very easy, very effective.
13:29>> You can also ask, "Where are you from?"
13:32Or "What do you do?"
13:33>> Asking questions shows interest.
13:35>> And it takes attention away from you.
13:38>> Which helps nervous learners a lot.
13:40>> Now, let's talk about confidence
13:42building.
13:42>> Confidence doesn't come from knowing
13:44many words.
13:45>> Confidence comes from repeating simple
13:47introductions many times.
13:49>> Practice at home.
13:50>> Practice in front of a mirror.
13:52>> Practice with yourself.
13:54>> Even talking to yourself helps.
13:56>> Say your introduction every day in
13:58different ways.
13:59>> Change one small detail.
14:01>> That trains your brain.
14:02>> Now, before we move to the final part,
14:05let's summarize part three briefly.
14:07>> Okay.
14:08>> We talked about sounding natural.
14:10>> Using connectors like and and because.
14:13>> Using pauses without fear.
14:15>> Adjusting introductions for different
14:17situations.
14:18>> Fixing mistakes calmly.
14:20>> And building confidence through
14:22practice. Now, we will focus on full
14:24example introductions from very simple
14:27A1 to confident B1.
14:29>> Yes, complete models you can use in real
14:32life, at work, in class, online, or
14:35socially.
14:36>> And we'll help you choose the right
14:38introduction for the right moment. The
14:40way you introduce yourself at school is
14:42different from work and very different
14:44from a casual meeting.
14:45>> Let's start with a very simple A1
14:48self-introduction, the kind that
14:50beginners can use immediately.
14:52>> Okay, something like this. Hello, my
14:55name is Anna. I'm from Poland. I live in
14:57Warsaw. I'm learning English.
14:59>> That is perfect A1 English.
15:02>> No difficult grammar. No pressure.
15:04>> And most importantly, it's clear.
15:07>> Now, some learners think this sounds too
15:09simple.
15:10>> But simple does not mean bad.
15:12>> Simple means understandable.
15:14>> Now, let's gently move this same
15:16introduction toward A2 and B1 step by
15:20step.
15:21>> We don't change everything. We just add
15:24one idea.
15:24>> For example, "Hello, my name is Anna.
15:27I'm from Poland and I live in Warsaw.
15:30I'm learning English because I want to
15:31travel and meet people from different
15:33countries."
15:34>> See how natural that feels?
15:36>> Still easy, just one reason added.
15:39>> Now let's make it B1, but still
15:41comfortable.
15:42>> "Hello, my name is Anna. I'm from Poland
15:45and I live in Warsaw. I'm currently
15:47learning English because I want to
15:49travel and meet people from different
15:51countries."
15:52>> That sounds confident.
15:53>> And it doesn't sound memorized.
15:56>> Now let's talk about introducing
15:57yourself at work, which many learners
16:00find scary.
16:01>> Yes, work introductions feel very
16:03serious.
16:04>> But they don't have to be complicated.
16:06>> An A1 to A2 work introduction can be,
16:10"Hi, I'm Mark. I work in sales. I've
16:13been with this company for 2 years."
16:15>> Very clear.
16:17>> Now let's add a little B1 touch.
16:19>> "Hi, I'm Mark. I work in sales and I
16:23mostly work with customers. I enjoy my
16:26job because I like talking to people."
16:29>> That last sentence makes it human.
16:31>> Yes, people remember feelings, not job
16:35titles.
16:36>> Now let's talk about introductions in
16:38social situations, like meeting friends
16:41of friends.
16:42>> These introductions should feel relaxed.
16:45>> Not formal.
16:46>> You could say, "Hey, I'm Lisa. I'm a
16:49friend of John. Nice to meet you."
16:52>> That's perfect.
16:53>> And if the conversation continues, you
16:56can add, "I work as a graphic designer
16:59and I really enjoy creative work."
17:01>> Notice how we're not rushing.
17:03>> Yes, introductions can grow slowly.
17:07>> Now Emma, I want to talk about something
17:09emotional.
17:11>> Go ahead.
17:12>> Many learners feel ashamed when they
17:14introduce themselves.
17:16>> Yes, they think people are judging their
17:18English.
17:19>> But most people are not judging.
17:22>> They are listening for meaning, not
17:24mistakes.
17:25>> And even native speakers make mistakes
17:27when they speak.
17:29>> All the time.
17:30>> So if you forget a word, it's okay to
17:32pause.
17:33>> You can say, "Let me think." Or, "How
17:37can I say this?"
17:38>> Those are natural phrases.
17:41>> They don't make you sound weak.
17:43>> They make you sound human.
17:45>> Now let's talk about what not to do in
17:47self-introductions.
17:49>> Good idea.
17:50>> First, don't apologize too much.
17:53>> You don't need to say, "Sorry for my
17:55English." every time.
17:57>> Second, don't memorize very long
18:00introductions.
18:01>> Memorization increases fear.
18:04>> Third, don't compare your English to
18:07others.
18:08>> Your journey is your own.
18:10>> Now let's do something practical, a real
18:13conversation example.
18:15>> Okay, let's imagine two people meeting
18:17for the first time.
18:18>> I'll start.
18:19>> Go ahead.
18:20>> Hi, I'm Emma. Nice to meet you.
18:23>> Hi Emma, I'm Jack. Nice to meet you,
18:26too.
18:26>> So Jack, where are you from?
18:29>> I'm from Canada, but I live in New York
18:31now.
18:32>> Oh, that's interesting. What do you do?
18:35>> I work in IT. At the moment, I'm working
18:38on a small project.
18:39>> See how natural that felt?
18:42>> Yes, no big words.
18:44>> Just clear ideas.
18:46>> Now let's talk about practice, because
18:48this is where real progress happens.
18:51>> You should practice introducing yourself
18:54every day.
18:55>> Out loud.
18:56>> Not just in your head.
18:58>> Practice different versions.
19:00>> One short, one medium, one longer.
19:03>> That way you're ready for any situation.
19:06>> Also, record yourself sometimes.
19:09>> It feels strange at first, but it helps
19:11a lot.
19:12>> You'll hear your progress.
19:14>> Now, before we finish, let's remind
19:16listeners of something important.
19:18>> Your goal is not perfect English.
19:22>> Your goal is clear communication.
19:24>> If people understand you, you are
19:27successful.
19:28>> Confidence grows step by step.
19:30>> And every introduction is a small
19:33victory.
19:34>> So, next time someone says, "Tell me
19:36about yourself."
19:38>> Take a breath, smile, and start simple.
19:41>> Because simple English opens big doors.
19:44>> And with practice, those doors stay
19:47open. Before we say goodbye, if this
19:50episode helped you feel more confident
19:52introducing yourself in English, don't
19:55forget to like this podcast.
19:57>> And subscribe Easy English podcast
20:00because we share simple real-life
20:02English conversations like this every
20:04week.
20:05>> Also, tell us in the comments, how do
20:08you introduce yourself in English?
20:10>> Yes, write a few lines. Practice is the
20:13best teacher.
20:14>> And if you know someone who is learning
20:16English, share this episode with them.
20:19>> Let's grow together and speak English
20:21with confidence. Thanks for listening.
20:24See you in the next episode.
20:26>> Take care. Bye.

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