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Introducing yourself at an interview in English (beginner)

Beginner English for introducing yourself at an interview. Key line: “Hi, I'm *Lin*. I'd like to *introduce* myself.”

Full script

Lin
Hi, I'm Lin. I'd like to introduce myself.
Them
Of course. Please go ahead.
Lin
I'm from Beijing, and I live nearby.
Them
Great. What do you do now?
Lin
I study English and help my aunt.
Them
Nice. You seem very calm.
Lin
Thanks. My mirror heard this all week.
Them
Then your mirror should get this job.

Key phrases

The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.

Intro
✓ I'd like to introduce myself.

Good opening for introductions

Natural at the start of an interview

Go ahead
✓ Please go ahead.

Say this to let someone continue

The other person invites you to keep speaking

Nearby
✓ I live nearby.

Say you live close to this place

No 'to' before nearby

Now
✓ What do you do now?

Ask about someone's work now

Use it for current life or job

Quick answers

Intro: what to say in English

Say “I'd like to introduce myself.” — good opening for introductions. Natural at the start of an interview.

Go ahead: what to say in English

Say “Please go ahead.” — say this to let someone continue. The other person invites you to keep speaking.

Nearby: what to say in English

Say “I live nearby.” — say you live close to this place. No 'to' before nearby.

Now: what to say in English

Say “What do you do now?” — ask about someone's work now. Use it for current life or job.

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