Talking About Self

Talking About Self: Introducing Yourself in English

Pengertian: Talking about yourself is one of the most common ways to start a conversation, especially when you meet someone new. In English, this means sharing basic information about who you are, what you do, your interests, and more. This is an essential skill in building communication and confidence in everyday situations.

Struktur: When talking about yourself, you can follow this structure:

Greetings: A polite way to start a conversation.
Name: Introduce yourself by stating your name.
Age: Share your age, if relevant.
Location: Mention where you're from or where you live.
Occupation/School: Talk about your job or your school and what you study.
Hobbies/Interests: Share what you like to do in your free time.
Family/Friends: Optionally, mention your family or close friends.
Closing: End your introduction politely.

Contoh Narasi:

"My name is Sarah, and I am 16 years old. I live in a small town in Indonesia called Ponorogo. Currently, I am a high school student at SMAN 1 Ponorogo. I really enjoy studying languages, especially English, because it helps me connect with people from all over the world. In my free time, I like to read books and watch movies, especially mystery and adventure genres. I have two younger brothers, and we often play soccer together on weekends. I hope one day to travel to different countries and learn about new cultures. It’s really nice to meet you!"

Contoh Dialog:

Sarah meets John for the first time at a school event.

Sarah: Hi! My name is Sarah. What’s your name?

John: Hello, I’m John. Nice to meet you, Sarah!

Sarah: Nice to meet you too, John! So, where are you from?

John: I’m from Jakarta. How about you?

Sarah: I’m from Ponorogo. It’s a small town in East Java. Have you ever been there?

John: No, I haven’t, but I’ve heard about it. What do you like to do in your free time?

Sarah: I love reading books and watching movies. I especially like mystery and adventure stories. What about you?

John: I enjoy playing basketball and hanging out with my friends. I also like watching action movies.

Sarah: That’s cool! What do you do for school?

John: I’m in 10th grade, and I’m really into science, especially biology. What about you?

Sarah: I’m in 10th grade too! I like learning languages, especially English. I think it’s fun and useful for the future.

John: Yeah, I agree. English is important. Well, it was nice talking to you, Sarah!

Sarah: You too, John! Maybe we can hang out sometime.

John: Sure, that sounds great!

Do you have any Question? ask Mrs. Andini if you have one. She'll guide you trough this.

Meanwhile, if you don't have any question. Please do this exercise.

What is the first thing you should say when introducing yourself to someone? a) Goodbye
b) Hello
c) How are you?
d) See you later
Which of the following is NOT typically included when talking about yourself? a) Your hobbies
b) Your favorite food
c) Your neighbor’s age
d) Your name
Fill in the blank:
"Hi, my name is Lisa. ________, I'm 17 years old."
a) Actually
b) Currently
c) Lastly
d) Fortunately
When talking about your family, which phrase is correct?
a) I have three dog.
b) I has two sisters.
c) I have one brother.
d) I am like two cat.
What question might you ask after introducing yourself to someone?
a) What’s your favorite food?
b) Where do you live?
c) How old are your parents?
d) When will we meet again?
Complete the dialogue:
A: "Nice to meet you!"
B: "________"
a) Have a good day
b) I like it
c) Nice to meet you too
d) I agree
Which of the following is a polite way to end a conversation?
a) "Goodbye, I don’t care."
b) "It was nice talking to you!"
c) "Okay, bye."
d) "I am tired of talking."
Fill in the blank:
"I am currently a student at __________."
a) playing basketball
b) studying English
c) SMAN 1 Ponorogo
d) Jakarta City
Choose the correct sentence:
a) I’m like playing soccer in my free time.
b) I enjoys reading books.
c) I have two brothers and one sister.
d) I play video game when bored.
What phrase is used to ask about someone’s job or school?
a) Where do you work?
b) How are you?
c) What’s your name?
d) What do you do?
Fill in the blank:
"In my free time, I like _______ books."
a) reading
b) to read
c) read
d) reads
Complete the sentence:
"I’m 16 years old, and I __________ in Ponorogo."
a) am living
b) live
c) lives
d) living
Which of the following is an appropriate hobby to mention in an introduction?
a) I sleep every day.
b) I like eating too much.
c) I enjoy playing the guitar.
d) I don’t like anything.
What do you say when meeting someone for the first time?
a) Nice to meet you
b) See you tomorrow
c) What’s your problem?
d) Long time no see
Fill in the blank:
"My name is Sarah, and I __________ 16 years old."
a) has
b) have
c) am
d) is

Soal Uraian

"Hello, my name is James, and I am 17 years old. I was born and raised in Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia. Currently, I am a student at SMAN 5 Jakarta, where I’m in my final year of high school. My favorite subject is history because I enjoy learning about the past and how it shapes the present. In my free time, I love playing basketball with my friends and watching movies, especially action and adventure films. I have two siblings, a younger sister and an older brother. My sister is still in junior high school, and my brother is studying at university. I hope to continue my studies in the field of international relations. In the future, I would love to travel and explore different cultures. It’s really nice to meet you!"

Question

What is James' full name?
How old is James?
Where was James born and raised?
What school does James attend, and what grade is he in?
What is James' favorite subject, and why does he enjoy it?
What does James like to do in his free time?
How many siblings does James have, and what are their ages?
What are James' sister and brother currently doing?
What field does James hope to continue his studies in?
What does James want to do in the future?

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