Topic 1 : Introducing Oneself 

There are two characteristics of self introduction in English, those are formal and informal.

1. Formal Introduction

May I introduce myself?

My name is Somporn Wansawang.


Can / Could I introduce myself? 

My name is Jack Smith.


Let me introduce myself? 

I am Amporn Ploysang.


How do you do? Mr. Steven. 

My name is Marry.


How do you do? Miss Suzie. 

I’m glad to meet you.

NOTE

  “How do you do.” is a phrase. We say it when we first meet.

Responding

How do you do?

This group of phrases can be used in a form of infinitive with to as well as gerund (V. ing).

For example :

You may tell your office location and your job after you finished introducing yourself. 

For example :      

 

You can also ask some questions about his/her job or journey in your conversations.


Example

David      : May I introduce myself? My name is David. 

William  : How do you do? My name is William.

David      : Nice to know you. Where are you from? 

William : I’m from Australia. And you?

David     : I’m from America.

Example

Susan    :  Let me introduce myself. I am Susan Steven.

    I’m a secretary.

Laura    : Glad to meet you. I’m Laura Carpenter.

   Where do you come from? 

Susan    : From New York. And you? 

Laura    : I’m from Spain.

Susan    : What do you do? 

Laura    : I’m a nurse.

2. Informal  Introduction

Hi / Hello.  I’m  Andy  From  France.

     Hi / Hello.  My name is  William  From  England.                   

Example

   Liza :  Hello.  I’m  Liza from  Canada.

   Bob :  It’s a  nice party, isn’t it?

   Liza :  Lovely.  How do you do?

   Bob :   How do you do?  Glad to know you.

   Liza :  Glad to know you, too.

NOTE

The short form of verb to be : 

                                 I  am           =  I’m

                                 You  are     =  You’re

                                 It  is            =   It’s

                                 We  are      =   We’re

                                 They  are   =   They’re

                                 She  is        =  She’s

                                 He  is          =   He’s