How to Introduce Yourself in English / 英語で自己紹介をしよう / 英語で自己紹介をする方法
Master the 3-sentence self-introduction template, study real conversations, avoid common mistakes, and unlock quiz achievements.
1. When and Why You'll Use This
A self-introduction is one of the first things you'll ever say in English — in class, at work, while traveling, in an interview, or at a party. It doesn't need to be long or complicated.
A short, clear introduction using just a few sentences is enough to tell people who you are, and it opens the door to a real conversation.
英語で自己紹介をするのはとても大切です。難しい英語は必要ありません。短い、いくつかの文だけで自分がどんな人かを伝えることができます。
5 Key Situations
You can use a self-introduction in many places:
- In class When you meet your new teacher and classmates.
クラスで：新しい先生やクラスメイトに会ったとき。 - At work When a new coworker joins your team or you meet a client.
職場で：新しい同僚がチームに入ってきたときや、顧客に会ったとき。 - While traveling When you talk to someone at a hotel or a café.
旅行中に：ホテルやカフェで誰かと話すとき。 - In an interview When you try to get a new job or join a school.
面接で：新しい仕事を得るためや、学校に入学するとき。 - At a party When a friend introduces you to someone new.
パーティーで：友達が新しい人を紹介してくれたとき。
Why It Matters
A good self-introduction helps you:
- Start conversations easily.
- Make a good first impression.
- Feel more confident when speaking English.
- Connect and make new friends.
2. The 3-Sentence Template
This is the basic template you can use anywhere. It covers everything you need and is easy to remember.
- ① Your Name → 1
- ② Place + Job → 1
- ③ Your Hobby →
Fill-in-the-blank template
I'm from [Place], and I work as a [Job].
In my free time, I love [Hobby].
①名前 → ②出身地と仕事 → ③趣味、の順で組み立てると、どこでも使える自己紹介が作れます。趣味を最後に共有すると、相手が質問しやすくなり、会話が続きます。
Change the job slot to fit your situation
The job slot is flexible: "I'm a student", "I'm learning English", or "I work in IT" all fit the template naturally.
仕事の部分は自由に変えられます。「I'm a student（学生です）」「I work in IT（IT関係の仕事をしています）」などが使えます。
3. Vocabulary Bank
These 20 words and phrases are grouped by how you use them in a self-introduction. Read each one aloud.
👋 Naming
📍 Describing Places
🏢 Jobs & Status
🎵 Hobbies & Interests
4. Useful Phrases by Function
1) Starting your introduction
2) Giving a reason
3) Giving context
4) Asking the other person
5) Responding to follow-up questions
5. Full Example Conversations
Conversation 1 — At a Café with a New Friend
Tom meets Yuki, who is new to the group.
Conversation 2 — At the Office with a New Coworker
Sarah welcomes Ken, who just started as an engineer.
Conversation 3 — Meeting a Local While Traveling
David helps Mika with the bus schedule.
6. Naturalness Tips
Tip 1: Connect your sentences
Tip 2: Use contractions
Tip 3: Add a detail to your hobby
Tip 4: Avoid "My hobby is..."
Tip 5: Don't say "I'm from Japan" when you're in Japan
Tip 6: Don't use heavy formal job titles
7. What to Avoid
❌ Avoid: "I'm from Japan." (when talking to someone in Japan)
✅ Better: "I'm from Osaka." / "I'm from Tokyo."
❌ Avoid: "My hobby is cooking."
✅ Better: "I like cooking." / "In my free time, I love cooking."
❌ Avoid: "I am an employee of Tanaka Tech company."
✅ Better: "I work in IT." / "I work in sales."
❌ Avoid: Ending the answer with no question.
✅ Better: "I'm Yuki, and I'm a student. What about you?"
❌ Avoid: "I'm Yuki. I'm from Tokyo. I'm a student."
✅ Better: "Hi, I'm Yuki. I'm from Tokyo, and I'm a student."
8. Practice Template
I'm from ___, and I'm a ___.
In my free time, I enjoy ___.
Worked examples
Takuya — student, English class introduction:
"Hi, I'm Takuya. I'm from Yokohama, and I'm a student. In my free time, I enjoy playing video games."
Ayaka — office worker, meeting a new friend:
"Hi, I'm Ayaka. I'm from Kyoto, and I'm an office worker. In my free time, I enjoy baking cakes."