Talking about Yourself | English Speaking Lesson

Here are some expressions you can use to talk about yourself.

Use I’m to say what your name is…

• Hi, I’m Stella – I’m a friend of Sophia.
• I’m Rahul – I’m your teacher.

In a more formal style, say My name is ….

• My name is Guatam.

To say how old you are, use I’m…

• I’m twenty-two. Or I’m twenty-two years old.

To ask how old somebody is, use How old are you?

Use I’m to give general information about yourself.

• I’m a teacher.
• I’m your neighbor.
• I’m married.
• I’m looking to buy a car.
• I’m happy to hear this.
• I’m from India.
• We’re from Poland.

To give more information about your job, use I work…

• I work in Chennai.
• I work as a graphics designer.
• I work for an insurance company.

To ask people what their job is, use What do you do?

• ‘What do you do?’ ‘I’m a mechanic.’

To say where you live, use I live….

• I live in Kerala.
• I live near the sea.

To ask people where they live, use Where are you from? Or Where do you live?

• ‘Where do you live?’ ‘I live in Mumbai.’