Make a GREAT First Impression in English!

Does your mind ever go blank when you're asked to introduce yourself in English?

当你被要求用英语介绍自己时，你的大脑是否一片空白？

You're not alone.

你并不孤单。

Here's the surprising truth.

这是令人惊讶的事实。

Less is often more.

少往往就是多。

But simply saying your name isn't enough.

但仅仅说出你的名字是不够的。

Don't worry.

不用担心。

By the end of this video, you'll know exactly how to introduce

看完本视频后， 无论您是

yourself confidently in just three sentences whether you're

在正式还是非正式的场合， 您都会准确地知道如何

in a formal or informal setting.

用短短三句话自信地介绍自己

And everything I'm teaching here today can be found inside the self-introduction

。 我今天在这里教授的所有内容都可以在自我介绍

Cheat Sheet that you can download for free when you join my ESL newsletter.

备忘单中找到，当您加入我的 ESL 时事通讯时可以免费下载该备忘单。

Link is in the description.

链接在描述里。

Let's get started.

让我们开始吧。

Formal introductions.

正式介绍。

All right, let's start with formal introductions.

好吧，我们开始正式的介绍吧。

These are perfect for situations like job interviews, business meetings, or

这些非常适合工作面试、商务会议或

introducing yourself to someone official.

向官员介绍自己等情况。

Formal introductions are all about making a good impression

正式的介绍都是为了给人留下好印象

and sounding professional.

并听起来很专业。

In a formal setting, start with a polite greeting.

在正式场合，首先要礼貌地打招呼。

You can say, 'Good morning', 'Good afternoon', or 'Good evening'.

您可以说“早上好”、“下午好”或“晚上好”。

Or even a simple 'Hello' can work here.

或者甚至简单的“你好”也可以在这里发挥作用。

Keep it simple, clear and polite.

保持简单、清晰和礼貌。

Next, you can introduce your name.

接下来，您可以介绍您的名字。

You can say, 'My name is,' or 'I am...' For example, "Good

您可以说“我的名字是”或“我是...”例如，“

morning, my name is Anna Tyrie."

早上好，我的名字是安娜·泰里。”

You can mention where you're from and where you live.

您可以提及您来自哪里以及居住在哪里。

For example, 'I am from (country)' and 'I currently live in (city).' Or, 'I am

例如，“我来自（国家）”和“我目前住在（城市）”。或者，“我

originally from (country) but I moved to (city, country) five years ago.

最初来自（国家），但五年前搬到（城市、国家）。

Or 'I come from (city) in (country), but I have been living in (city,

或者“我来自（国家）的（城市），但我已经在（城市、

country) for three years.'

国家）生活了三年。”

It's always great to get the present perfect in where you can.

尽可能完美地呈现现在总是很棒的。

Here are some examples.

以下是一些示例。

"I am from Brazil, and I currently live in London."

“我来自巴西，目前住在伦敦。”

"I am originally from Italy, and I currently live in London."

“我来自意大利，目前住在伦敦。”

"I come from Cadiz in Spain, but I've been living in New York for three years.

“我来自西班牙加的斯，但我已经在纽约生活了三年。

But you may also be living where you grew up.

但你也可能住在你长大的地方。

In which case you can say, 'I am living in my hometown of (city) in (country).

在这种情况下，你可以说，‘我住在我的家乡（城市） 或者你可以说，“我在（城市、国家 ）

Or you could say, 'I was born and raised in (city, country), and this

出生和长大，这

is where I am currently living.

就是我目前居住的地方，

For example, "I am living in my hometown of Istanbul in Turkey."

例如，“我住在我的家乡土耳其伊斯坦布尔。

"I was born and raised in Casablanca, Morocco, and this

”在摩洛哥卡萨布兰卡出生和长大，这

is where I am currently living."

就是我目前居住的地方。”

Now it's time to mention your education.

现在是时候提及您的教育了。

There are lots of ways you can talk about your education.

您可以通过多种方式谈论您的教育。

Pick the one that you feel more comfortable saying.

选择您觉得更舒服的一种方式。

If you have already finished your studies, you can say, 'I have a

如果如果你已经完成学业，你可以说，“我拥有

degree in (then add your field of study) from (then add the university).

（然后添加大学）学位（然后添加你的研究领域）”

Or 'I graduated with a degree in (field of study), from (university).

或者“我从（大学）获得（研究领域）学位” 。 ）

For example, "I have a degree in computer science from the University of Sao Paulo."

例如，“我拥有圣保罗大学的计算机科学学位。”

"I graduated with a degree in languages from the Sorbonne in Paris."

“我拥有巴黎索邦大学的语言学位。”

"I have a Master's degree in psychology focusing on mental health counselling."

“我拥有专注于心理健康咨询的心理学硕士学位。” ”

"I have a Doctorate in education and teaching specialising in

“我拥有教育和教学博士学位，专门研究

early childhood education."

幼儿教育。”

If you are still studying, then the formal way of saying this is,

如果您仍在学习，那么正式的表达方式是，

'I am currently pursuing a (name the degree) in (field of study).

“我目前正在（研究领域）攻读（命名学位）。”

Or, 'I am in my (and then the year of study that you're in, first, second,

或者，“我在我的（然后是你所在的学习年份，

third, fourth perhaps).' 'I am in my (year of, and then field of study degree).'

也许是第一，第二，第三，第四）。” “我正在攻读（学位年份，然后是研究领域）。”

'I plan to be doing a (type of degree) once I finish my undergraduate degree.'

“我计划在完成本科学位后攻读（类型的学位）。”

So, for example, "I am pursuing a degree in law."

例如，“我正在攻读法律学位。”

"I am in my first year of a medical degree."

“我正在攻读医学学位的第一年。”

"I plan on doing a Master's degree (or you could say postgraduate

“我计划在完成本科学位后攻读硕士学位（或者你可以说研究生

degree, or doctorate, or PhD) once I finish my undergraduate degree."

学位、博士学位）。”

"I am currently pursuing a degree in law, focusing on international law.

“我目前正在攻读法学学位，主修国际法。

I plan on doing a PhD once I finish my undergraduate degree."

我计划在完成本科学位后攻读博士学位。”

Notice, with 'doctorate' or 'PhD', we don't say 'degree' after that.

请注意，对于“博士学位”或“博士”，我们后面不会说“学位”。

We just say, 'I'm doing a doctorate in (whatever field of study).

我们只是说，‘我正在攻读（无论哪个研究领域）的博士学位。

Or 'I'm doing a PhD in (field of study)'.

或者“我正在（研究领域）攻读博士学位”。

Next, let's talk about your work.

接下来，我们来谈谈你的工作。

What do you do for a living, Anna?

安娜，你以什么为生？

This is an extremely common question, so it's really important to be

这是一个极其常见的问题，因此

able to confidently and clearly explain what you do for a living.

能够自信、清晰地解释自己的职业 非常重要

A more formal way of saying this is, 'I work as a (and then you add in the job)'.

。 更正式的说法是，“我的工作是（然后你添加到工作中）”。

Or, 'I am currently employed as a (then job title) at (and then

或者，“我目前受雇于（然后是

the company that you work at).

您工作的公司）”（当时的职位名称）。

You could say, 'I work in the (then industry sector) as a

您可以说，“我在（当时的工业部门）工作

(and then add your job title).

（然后添加您的职位）”。

Or if you manage a team or a Department you could say, 'I manage' or 'I lead

或者，如果您管理一个团队或一个部门，您可以说，“我管理”或“我领导

the (whatever department) at (and then the company) handling (and then you tell

（任何部门）（然后是公司）处理（然后您告诉

them your tasks or responsibilities).'

他们您的任务或职责）。”

For example, "I work as a software developer in a tech company."

例如，“我在一家科技公司担任软件开发人员。”

"I am currently employed as a financial analyst at Lloyds Bank."

“我目前在劳埃德银行担任金融分析师。”

"I work in the healthcare sector as a data scientist analysing medical records."

“我在医疗保健领域工作，担任分析医疗记录的数据科学家。”

"I manage the HR department, focusing on employee satisfaction."

“我管理人力资源部门，重点关注员工满意度。”

"I lead the research and development department at Pharmatech focusing on

“我领导 Pharmatech 的研发部门，专注于

creating new treatments for cancer."

创造新的癌症治疗方法。”

If the conversation allows you can add a small professional touch by

如果对话允许，您可以通过

mentioning a hobby or interest.

提及爱好或兴趣来添加一点专业的感觉。

'In my free time I enjoy (hobby).' 'Outside of work, one of my main passions

“在空闲时间我享受（爱好）。” “工作之外，我的主要爱好之一

is (hobby), which I've been doing for five years.' Example, "In my free

是（爱好），我已经这样做了五年了。”例如，“在空闲

time, I enjoy reading business books."

时间，我喜欢阅读商业书籍。”

"Outside of work, one of my main passions is surfing, which

“工作之余，我的主要爱好之一就是冲浪，

I've been doing for five years."

我已经做了五年了。”

Sometimes the situation calls for you to tell your audience

有时，情况需要你告诉听众

a fun fact about yourself.

一个关于你自己的有趣事实。

It can be really hard to think of something on the spot.

当场想出一些东西真的很难。

So, it's always better to be prepared for this type of question.

因此，最好为此类问题做好准备。

Basically, they want you to share something unique or

基本上，他们希望您分享一些

interesting about yourself.

关于您自己的独特或有趣的事情。

Here's an example.

这是一个例子。

"One fun fact about me is that I've visited over 15 countries."

“关于我的一个有趣的事实是，我访问过超过 15 个国家。”

Now, let's put all of these phrases together in one short introduction.

现在，让我们将所有这些短语放在一个简短的介绍中。

"Good afternoon, my name is Anna.

“下午好，我叫安娜。

I am from the UK and I currently live in London.

我来自英国，目前住在伦敦。

I have a degree in computer science from the University of Sao Paulo.

我拥有圣保罗大学计算机科学学位。

I work as a software developer in a tech company.

我在一家科技公司担任软件开发人员。

In my free time, I enjoy hiking and one fun fact about me is that

在空闲时间，我喜欢徒步旅行，关于我的一个有趣的事实是，

I have seven pets including a snake, non-venomous of course."

我有七只宠物，其中包括一条蛇，当然是无毒的。”

Here's another one.

这是另一张。

"Good morning.

“早上好。

I'm Paula and I come from Paris, France, but I have been living

我是 Paula，来自法国巴黎，但我已经

in Amsterdam for three years.

在阿姆斯特丹生活了三年。

I graduated with a degree in languages from the Sorbonne in Paris.

我毕业于巴黎索邦大学，获得语言学位。

And I'm currently working in the IT industry as a project manager.

目前我在 IT 行业工作作为一名项目经理

Outside of work, my main passion is singing.

，我的主要爱好是

I sing in a church choir two times a week."

每周在教堂唱诗班唱歌两次。”

See how structured and professional that sounds.

看看这听起来多么结构化和专业。

Keep it clear and confident.

保持清晰和自信。

Now it's your turn.

现在轮到你了。

I'm going to give you the structure and you fill in the blanks.

我将向您提供结构，然后您填写空白。

Next, we will move on to informal introductions which

接下来，我们将进行非正式的介绍，这

are a lot more relaxed.

要轻松得多。

If you're enjoying this lesson, please let me know by hitting

如果您喜欢本课程，请点击

the like button and be sure to subscribe for more English lessons.

“喜欢”按钮让我知道，并务必订阅更多英语课程。

Informal introductions.

非正式的介绍。

In an informal setting like at a party, in a class, or when meeting new friends,

在聚会、课堂或结识新朋友等非正式场合，

you can be more relaxed and casual.

您可以更加放松和随意。

You don't need to follow a strict structure and it's more about

你不需要遵循严格的结构，而更重要的是

being friendly and approachable.

要友好和平易近人。

So, instead of a formal 'Good morning' or ''Good afternoon'.

所以，而不是正式的“早上好”或“下午好”。

You can say, 'Hi.' 'Hey.' 'What's up?'

你可以说：“嗨。” '嘿。' '这是怎么回事？'

Keep it casual and friendly.

保持随意和友好。

Introduce your name in a relaxed way.

以轻松的方式介绍您的名字。

'I'm.' 'My name's, but you can call me.'

'我是。' “我的名字是，但你可以叫我。”

For example, "Hi.

例如，“嗨。

I'm Elizabeth.

我是伊丽莎白。

But you can call me Beth."

但你可以叫我贝丝。”

When you're in a more casual setting, you can say where you're from like this.

当你在更随意的场合时，你可以这样说你来自哪里。

'I'm originally from (country), but now I live in (city).

“我来自（国家），但现在住在（城市）。

Or I'm from (city).

或者我来自（城市）。

For example, "I'm originally from Spain, but now I live in London."

例如，“我来自西班牙，但现在住在伦敦。”

In an informal setting, keep your education brief and simple.

在非正式的场合，你的教育要简短、简单。

You could say, 'I studied (field of study) at university'.

你可以说，“我在大学学习（研究领域）”。

Or 'I just finished my degree in (field of study)'.

或者“我刚刚完成（研究领域）的学位”。

For example, "I studied graphic design at the University of Sao Paulo."

例如，“我在圣保罗大学学习平面设计。”

"I just finished my degree in marketing and communication."

“我刚刚完成了营销和传播学位。”

Now you don't have to be too formal when talking about your job or studies.

现在，当谈论你的工作或学习时，你不必太正式。

Simply say, 'I work as a (and then your job title), and it's really fun.' Or

简单地说，“我的工作是（然后是你的职位），这真的很有趣。”或者

you could say, 'I'm a student and I'm studying (and then your subject)'.

你可以说，“我是一名学生，我正在学习（然后是你的科目）”。

For example, "I'm a graphic designer and I love working with creative brands."

例如，“我是一名平面设计师，我喜欢与创意品牌合作。”

Now, this is a great chance to connect with people by

现在，这是一个通过 谈论您喜欢的事物

talking about what you enjoy.

与人们建立联系的绝佳机会

'In my free time, I love (hobby)'.

。 “在我的空闲时间，我喜欢（爱好）”。

'I'm really into (hobby)'.

“我真的很喜欢（爱好）”。

For example, "I'm really into photography and hiking on weekends."

例如，“我真的很喜欢摄影和周末徒步旅行。”

"In my free time, I love playing online video games."

“在空闲时间，我喜欢玩在线视频游戏。”

Everyone loves an interesting or funny fact.

每个人都喜欢有趣或有趣的事实。

It's a great conversation starter.

这是一个很好的对话开始者。

You could say, "Fun fact about me.

你可以说，“关于我的一个有趣的事实。

I can play the guitar."

我会弹吉他。”

Here's another example.

这是另一个例子。

"One fun fact about me.

“关于我的一个有趣的事实。

I have a dog named Samson who can do five tricks."

我有一只名叫萨姆森的狗，它可以表演五种戏法。”

Now, let's see a full example for our informal introduction.

现在，让我们看一个非正式介绍的完整示例。

"Hey, I'm Laura.

“嘿，我是劳拉。

I'm originally from Italy, but now I live in Dublin.

我来自意大利，但现在住在都柏林。

I studied graphic design at the University of Rome.

我在罗马大学学习平面设计。

I'm a graphic designer and I love working with creative brands.

我是一名平面设计师，我喜欢与创意品牌合作。

I'm really into photography and in my free time on the weekends, I love

我真的我喜欢摄影，在周末的空闲时间，我喜欢

taking my camera and going hiking in the mountains near where I live.

带着相机去我住的地方附近的山里徒步旅行，

And one fun fact about me, I have a dog named Samson who can do five tricks."

还有一个有趣的事实，我有一只名叫萨姆森的狗，它会做五种特技。”

It's much more relaxed, but still fun and interesting.

它更加轻松，但仍然有趣且有趣。

The key in informal settings is to show your personality.

非正式场合的关键是展现你的个性。

Now it's your turn.

现在轮到你了。

I'm going to give you the structure and you fill in the blanks.

我将向您提供结构，然后您填写空白。

Now make sure you have the self-introduction Cheat Sheet that will

现在请确保您拥有自我介绍备忘单，它将

help you to write down your introductions and then practice saying them out loud.

帮助您写下您的介绍，然后练习大声说出来。

You can even share your work in the comments below.

您甚至可以在下面的评论中分享您的作品。

I look forward to reading them.

我期待着阅读它们。