Basic personal information essay

Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz - UESC

Departamento de Letras e Artes

Projeto de Extensão: Dinamizando o Ensino da Língua Inglesa na UESC

Coordenação Geral: Prof. Dr. Isaias Carvalho

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Basic English - Writing about Yourself - Sample Essay

Self Introduction / Personal Information

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Teaching Resources Useful Classroom Expressions

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Write a 1-paragraph, 40-word essay on some basic information about yourself. Include your name, nickname, your occupation, your marital status, your family, your nationality, your likes and dislikes, etc. You are welcome to write more than 40 words, as in the following sample essay (you may substitute the words/phrases in blue for your own information):

Sample Essay

Personal Information / Self Introduction

My name is Elisabeth Smith, but call me Beth. I’m 23 years old. I’m a sales representative for Apple. I like my job very much, but I am always busy. I live in Berlin, but I’m not German. I am American. I’m from New York. Berlin is an interesting city because it is big and fun. I’m single, but I am fine, because I’m young and free. My mother and my father are both teachers. I am an only child. Finally, I’m a friendly and smart girl.

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