{"id":3588,"date":"2026-04-09T00:08:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T00:08:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/english-self-introduction-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-04-19T09:15:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T09:15:39","slug":"english-self-introduction-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/ja\/english-self-introduction-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"\u82f1\u6587\u81ea\u6211\u4ecb\u7d39 (English Self-Introduction) | 10 Essential Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most important English skills you can learn is how to introduce yourself. <span data-no-translation=\"\">\u82f1\u6587\u81ea\u6211\u4ecb\u7d39<\/span> (English self-introduction) is used in job interviews, on the first day of school, at meetings, and when you meet someone new. If you can do this well, you will make a strong first impression.<\/p>\n<p>First impressions happen in the first few seconds. The words you choose and how you say them matter a lot. This guide gives you 10 simple, practical tips for introducing yourself in English \u2014 no matter the situation. Each tip comes with an example so you can see exactly how to use it.<\/p>\n<div style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:16px;margin:24px 0;background:#fafafa;\">\n<strong>In This Article<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#why\">Why English Self-Introduction Matters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#structure\">Basic Structure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ten-tips\">10 Essential Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#templates\">Ready-to-Use Templates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#practice\">How to Practice<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why\">Why <span data-no-translation=\"\">\u82f1\u6587\u81ea\u6211\u4ecb\u7d39<\/span> Matters<\/h2>\n<p>In Taiwan, many companies \u2014 especially foreign companies and tech firms \u2014 ask you to introduce yourself in English during job interviews. Schools ask students to do it on the first day of class. International conferences require it. Even in daily life, if you meet a foreign colleague or customer, you need to know how to introduce yourself clearly.<\/p>\n<p>A good self-introduction does three things: it tells people who you are, what you do, and why you are here. Keep it short, clear, and confident. You do not need to tell your whole life story \u2014 just the most relevant parts.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"structure\">Basic Structure of a Self-Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>A simple structure to remember is <strong>Name \u2192 Background \u2192 Purpose<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Name<\/strong> \u2014 Who are you?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Background<\/strong> \u2014 What do you do or study? What is your experience?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Purpose<\/strong> \u2014 Why are you here? What do you want?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can add or remove parts depending on the situation. For a job interview, focus on experience and skills. For a class introduction, focus on your name and interests.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ten-tips\">10 Essential Tips for <span data-no-translation=\"\">\u82f1\u6587\u81ea\u6211\u4ecb\u7d39<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>Tip 1: Start with your name clearly<\/h3>\n<p>Say your English name or your preferred name first. Speak slowly so people can hear it clearly. If your name is difficult to pronounce, you can add &#8220;You can call me [nickname].&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> <em>Hi, my name is Jason Chen. You can call me Jason.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Tip 2: State your current role or school<\/h3>\n<p>Tell people what you do right now. One sentence is enough.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> <em>I am a marketing manager at a tech company in Taipei.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Or for students:<\/strong> <em>I am a second-year student studying business at National Taiwan University.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Tip 3: Mention one key achievement or skill<\/h3>\n<p>Pick the one thing that is most impressive or relevant. Be specific \u2014 use numbers if you can. This is where you stand out from other people.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> <em>In my last job, I helped increase our social media followers by 50% in three months.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Tip 4: Explain why you are there<\/h3>\n<p>Tell people your purpose or goal. This shows you are focused and serious.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> <em>I am here today because I am very interested in the product manager role at your company.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Tip 5: Keep it between 30 and 60 seconds<\/h3>\n<p>A good <span data-no-translation=\"\">\u82f1\u6587\u81ea\u6211\u4ecb\u7d39<\/span> should be about 30 to 60 seconds. That is around 80 to 130 words spoken at a normal pace. Too short and you seem unprepared. Too long and you lose people&#8217;s attention.<\/p>\n<h3>Tip 6: Avoid starting with &#8220;My name is&#8230; I am&#8230; years old&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Starting with your age is common in Chinese introductions but sounds strange in English. Start with your name and role instead. Age is not usually relevant unless asked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Avoid:<\/strong> <em>My name is Emily. I am 25 years old. I have a sister&#8230;<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Better:<\/strong> <em>Hi, I am Emily Lin. I am a graphic designer with three years of experience.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Tip 7: Use confident body language<\/h3>\n<p>Your words and your body should match. Stand straight, make eye contact, and speak at a steady pace. Even if you feel nervous, confident body language helps you appear more professional. <span data-no-translation=\"\">\u81ea\u4fe1<\/span> (confidence) in English speaking comes partly from how you stand and look.<\/p>\n<h3>Tip 8: Practice until it sounds natural<\/h3>\n<p>Record yourself and listen back. Does it sound natural? Does it flow? Keep practicing until you can say it without reading from notes. The goal is to sound like you are talking, not reading a script.<\/p>\n<h3>Tip 9: Prepare for common follow-up questions<\/h3>\n<p>After you introduce yourself, people often ask questions. Be ready for these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Tell me more about your experience at [company].<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>What are your strengths?<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Why are you interested in this role?<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For interview preparation, also read our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/18kenglish.com\/english-interview-tips\/\">English Interview Tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Tip 10: End with an invitation to connect<\/h3>\n<p>Finish your introduction with something that invites conversation. This makes you seem open and friendly.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong> <em>I am happy to be here and looking forward to working with you all.<\/em><br \/>\n<strong>Or:<\/strong> <em>I would love to learn more about what your team is working on.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"templates\">Ready-to-Use Templates<\/h2>\n<p><strong>For a job interview:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Hi, I am [Name]. I am a [job title] with [X] years of experience in [field]. In my last role at [company], I [key achievement]. I am excited about this position because [reason]. I look forward to learning more about the team today.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>For a class or school:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Hi, my name is [Name]. I am studying [subject] at [school]. I am interested in [topic or hobby]. I am really happy to be in this class and look forward to getting to know everyone.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>For a networking event:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Hi, I am [Name]. I work in [industry] and I focus on [speciality]. I came today because I am interested in [topic]. What do you do?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"practice\">How to Practice<\/h2>\n<p>Here are three simple ways to practice your <span data-no-translation=\"\">\u82f1\u6587\u81ea\u6211\u4ecb\u7d39<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Record yourself<\/strong> on your phone. Listen back and check: Is it clear? Is it the right length? Does it sound natural?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice with a friend<\/strong> \u2014 take turns introducing yourselves in English. Give each other feedback.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use the templates above<\/strong> \u2014 fill in your real information and practice saying it every day for one week.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>By the end of one week of practice, your English self-introduction will feel much more natural. 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