How to Introduce Yourself at Work in English

When Do You Need to Introduce Yourself? · どんな場面で使う？

Here are 5 common situations where you will introduce yourself in English:

• Starting a new job — meeting your new teammates for the first time.
  新しい職場で、初めてチームメンバーに会うとき。
• Joining an online or in-person meeting — especially when not everyone knows you.
  オンライン・対面会議に参加するとき。特に初対面の人がいる場合。
• Meeting a client or business partner — making a good first impression is important.
  クライアントやビジネスパートナーと初めて会うとき。第一印象がとても大切です。
• Attending a training or workshop — you often introduce yourself at the start.
  研修やワークショップに参加するとき。最初に自己紹介をすることが多いです。
• Networking events or business parties — when you meet many people in a short time.
  懇親会やビジネスパーティーで、短い時間に多くの人と会うとき。

Why Is This Important for English Learners? · 英語学習者に大切な理由

• Make a good first impression: 良い第一印象を与える
• Sound confident and professional: 自信があり、プロらしく聞こえる
• Start conversations more easily: 会話を始めやすくなる
• Build trust with colleagues and clients: 同僚やクライアントとの信頼関係を築く

The Core Language Pattern · 基本の言い方

Use this simple 3-sentence template every time to introduce yourself confidently:

What each part means · 各パーツの意味

• "Hi, I'm [Name]." — This is your greeting and name. Simple and friendly.
  挨拶と名前です。シンプルで親しみやすいです。
• "I work in [Department/Role]." — This tells people where you belong in the company.
  会社のどの部署や役職にいるかを伝えます。
• "I mainly handle [Task]." — This tells people what you do every day. "Mainly" sounds natural and professional.
  毎日何をしているかを伝えます。"mainly"（主に）という言葉を使うと自然でプロらしく聞こえます。

Polite Closing Lines · 締めの言葉

• "Nice to meet you." — casual and friendly / カジュアルで親しみやすい
• "It's a pleasure to meet you." — more formal / よりフォーマル
• "I look forward to working with you." — great for new colleagues / 新しい同僚に最適

Set Your Scene · 単語を確認しよう

Tap each card to study key vocabulary for introducing yourself. Grouped by Departments, Responsibilities, Modifiers, and Greetings. Click all 27 cards to continue.

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Key Words & Phrases for Introductions

Study these essential terms grouped by category. Read them aloud to build muscle memory.

🏢 A. Job Titles & Departments · 職種と部署

📋 B. Work Responsibilities · 業務・担当内容

🔸 C. Key Adjectives & Adverbs · 形容詞・副詞

👋 D. Greeting & Meeting Words · 挨拶・出会いの言葉

Word Selection Tap · 正しい単語をタップしよう

Select the correct word to complete each professional introduction sentence.

Building Blocks of a Great Introduction

Mix and match these phrases depending on your situation to sound completely natural.

① Starting the Introduction / 自己紹介を始める

② Saying Your Role or Department / 役職・部署を伝える

③ Describing What You Do / 仕事内容を説明する

④ Adding a Personal Detail (Optional) / 個人的な一言（任意）

⑤ Closing the Introduction Politely / 丁寧に締める

Category Phrase Sort · フレーズを分類しよう

Classify each work introduction building block into its correct functional column: State Name/Role, Describe Responsibility, or Close Politely.

First Day at the Office · 初日の職場で

Setting: An office kitchen on your first day. You meet a friendly colleague, James, for the first time.

Introducing Yourself in a Team Meeting · チームミーティングでの自己紹介

Setting: A weekly team meeting on Zoom. The manager asks everyone to introduce themselves to a new member, Sarah.

Meeting a Client for the First Time · クライアントとの初対面

Setting: A formal business meeting. You are meeting a client, Ms. Yamamoto, from a partner company for the first time.

How to Sound More Natural · 自然に聞こえるコツ

Small tweaks make a huge difference in professional introductions. Compare the "Before" and "After" examples below:

Tip 1: Describing Duties Simply

Tip 2: Inviting Questions

Tip 3: Avoiding Repetitive Sentences

Tip 4: Correct Department Usage

How to Extend a Short Answer · 短い答えを長くする方法

• Add a detail about your role: "I mainly handle social media — so a lot of writing and scheduling."
  担当内容の具体的な説明を加える。
• Say how long you've been there: "I've been on the team for about two years now."
  在籍期間を加える。
• Add an invitation to connect: "If you ever need help with anything on the marketing side, just ask!"
  相手に話しかけやすくする一言を加える。
• Show enthusiasm: "I'm really excited to be working on this project."
  ポジティブな一言を加えると印象がよくなります。

5 Mistakes to Avoid · 避けるべき5つのこと

Check if you make any of these common introduction errors often made by Japanese learners:

Quick Capstone Quiz · 物理的なクイズ

Answer 5 questions to test your knowledge of natural professional introductions.

Write Your Own Introduction

Fill in the template below to build a natural, professional introduction for yourself.

🌟 Worked examples · 作成例

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