Introducing Yourself in English

Introducing Yourself

• Greetings can be formal or informal, with informal greetings used in casual conversations
• Two common ways to introduce yourself are "I am" or "My name is" followed by your name
• You may need to spell out the letters of your name when introducing yourself

Saying Your Name

• Contractions are shortened versions of pairs of words, commonly used in conversational English
• "I am" can be contracted to "I'm"
• "Name is" can be contracted to "Name's"

Using "to be" with Names

• The subject-verb agreement for introducing yourself involves using "to be" with your name
• The correct sentence structure is: "Subject (I) + to be (am) + Name"
• Always use a capital letter at the beginning of your name

Grammar Rules

• The verb "to be" is used to describe permanent or temporary situations.
• The present simple form of "to be" is: I am, You are, He/She/It is, We are, They are.

Sentence Structure

• Basic sentence structure: Subject + Verb + Object.
• Word order: SVO (Subject-Verb-Object).
• Use "to be" as a linking verb to connect the subject to additional information.

Reading Comprehension

• Identify the main idea of a text.
• Understand vocabulary in context.
• Make inferences based on the text.

Vocabulary Building

• Focus on common themes such as:
  • Names and letters.
  • Countries.
  • Numbers and nationalities.
  • Family and pets.
  • Everyday things.
• Learn vocabulary in context to improve understanding and retention.

Conversation Practice

• Introduce yourself: "My name is [name].", "I'm from [country].".
• Talk about yourself: "I'm [age].", "I'm [nationality].".
• Use vocabulary in context to build confidence in conversation.

Introducing Yourself

• Use "to be" with names: "My name is [name].".
• Vocabulary: Names and letters.

Talking About Yourself

• Use "to be" with ages and nationalities: "I'm [age].", "I'm [nationality].".
• Vocabulary: Numbers and nationalities, Family and pets.

Things You Have

• Use possessive adjectives: My, your, his, her, its, our, their.
• Vocabulary: Animals and family, Everyday things.

Using Apostrophes

• Use the possessive apostrophe to show ownership: Singular nouns: 's, Plural nouns: '.
• Vocabulary: Family and pets, Everyday things.