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Lesson objectives
1.
To learn and understand the different parts of a self-
introduction

2.
To learn appropriate language and expressions to use
in a self-introduction in a business setting

3. To practise self-introduction skills in role-plays

Self-Introductions
1.
A self-introduction is a brief speech or statement that introduces oneself,
including name, job title, company, and other information.

2.
Being able to introduce yourself professionally is very
important as self-introductions are a key part of building
business relationships.

3. In this lesson, you will

learn how to introduce
yourself to a new
person in a business
environment.
Discussion Questions

What makes a good self- What makes a bad

introduction? self-introduction?

When was the last time you

needed to make a self-
introduction in English?
How did it go?
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Different parts of a self-introduction
Now, match the different parts to example. Click to reveal the answers.

A. Background F Hello, my name is John and I work as a marketing

manager at XYZ Company.

B. Interests A I have over five years experience in marketing and

communications.

C. Closing D In my current role, I develop marketing strategies,

manage campaigns, and work with cross-functional
teams to achieve business objectives.
D. Responsibilities
E I wanted to introduce myself today to network and
connect with other professionals in the industry.
E. Purpose
B In my free time, I enjoy reading business books and
attending industry events to stay up-to-date with the
F. Greeting, Name, Title and
latest trends.
Company
C Thank you for your time, and I look forward to talking
x with you further.
Different parts of a self-introduction

We are going to look at

some examples for each of
the different parts. Use the
examples to make
statements about you.
Greeting, Name and Background
Name, Title and Company:
Hello, my name is , and I'm the at .

Nice to meet you, I’m , and I work as a at .

Background:

I have a background in and , and I've worked in the

industry for years.

I graduated from with a degree in , and I've been

working in the field of ever since.
Responsibilities and Purpose
Responsibilities:

My responsibilities include ________, ________, and ________, and I

work closely with ________ to achieve our business objectives.

As a ________, I'm responsible for ________ and ________, and I

oversee a team of ________.
Purpose:

The purpose of introducing myself is to ________ and make connections

with other professionals in the industry.

I'm here today to introduce myself and explore potential opportunities for
________.
Interests and Closing
Interests:

In my free time, I enjoy ________ and ________, and I’m

also passionate about ________.

Outside of work, I like to ________ and stay up-to-date

with the latest trends in ________.
Closing:

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to

meeting and working with all of you.

It was nice meeting you, and I hope we can

stay in touch.
Self-Introduction Role Play
Scenario: You are attending a networking event for
Networking
professionals in your industry. You are approaching
Event someone you don't know and introducing yourself.

Person 1: Person 2:

Hi there, my name is ________, and I'm a Hi, nice to meet you. I'm
________ at ________. It's great to be here ________. I work at
tonight and have the opportunity to meet ________ as a ________.
other professionals in the industry. I have a In my role, I'm
background in ________, and I've been responsible for
working in the field for ________ years. ________ and ________.
Outside of work, I enjoy ________ and It's great to meet
________, and I'm also interested in someone else in the
learning more about ________. industry.
Self-Introduction Role Play
Networking Event
Continued

Person 1: Person 2: Person 1:

It's great to meet you too.

I've been to a few in the This is my first one,
I'm always interested in
past. It's a great way to actually. I'm excited to
connecting with other
meet new people and see what kind of
professionals and hearing
learn more about the connections I can make
about their experiences.
industry. How about and learn more about
Have you attended many
you? what other professionals
networking events like this
are working on.
before?
Self-Introduction Role Play
Scenario: You (the interviewee) are interviewing
A job interview for a job. You are starting the interview.

INTERVIEWEE: Good morning. My name is ________, and I'm excited to be interviewing for
the marketing coordinator position. (Give your introduction.)

INTERVIEWER: Thank you for introducing

yourself. My name is ________, and I'm the
hiring manager for this position. In my role, I'm
responsible for ________ and ________, and I
work closely with ________ to ensure our
business goals are met. It's nice to meet you.

INTERVIEWEE: It's great to meet you too.

Thank you for considering me for this position.
Self-Introduction Role Play
Scenario: You are visiting a business in another
Business meeting country for a business meeting.

You:

Hello, my name is ________, and I

work as a ________ at ________ in
________. (Give your introduction.)

Host: You:

Welcome to our company. My name is ________, and Thank you for having me. I'm

I'm the head of ________ department. In my role, I'm looking forward to discussing

responsible for ________ and ________, and I work potential business opportunities

closely with ________ to ensure our business objectives and exploring ways we can

are met. It's great to have you here today. collaborate.

Top Tips to Remember
1. Be confident: Speak clearly and confidently when introducing yourself. Make
eye contact and smile to help put others at ease.
2. Keep it concise: Keep your introduction brief and to the point. Highlight the
most important aspects of your background, experience, and interests.

3. Use appropriate language: Choose language that is professional and

appropriate for the situation. Avoid slang or jargon that may not be understood
by everyone.
4. Practice, practice, practice: Rehearse your self-introduction before the event.
This will help you feel more comfortable and confident when it's time to
introduce yourself.
5. Be prepared to adapt: Be prepared to adjust your introduction depending on
the situation and the audience. You may need to tailor your introduction to suit
the context or the interests of the people you're speaking with.