By the end of this lesson, you can:
- organise a short professional introduction;
- use natural phrases for your role and expertise;
- record a clear 30–45 second introduction.
1. Use the five-part formula
You do not need to tell your whole life story. A strong introduction answers five simple questions in a logical order.
01GreetingGood morning.
02NameMy name is…
03RoleI am a…
04ExpertiseI specialise in…
05PurposeI am interested in…
2. Study this model
Notice how each sentence has one clear job. The complete introduction takes less than one minute.
Good morning. My name is Abanda Emmanuel Chafah. I am a public health epidemiologist and monitoring and evaluation specialist based in Cameroon. I work on HIV programmes, data quality and laboratory systems. I am interested in collaborating with organisations that use evidence to improve health services. It is a pleasure to meet you.
Language notes
- My name is… is usually more natural than I am called… in a professional introduction.
- Use an article before a job: I am a public health specialist.
- Use the simple present for regular work: I work in public health.
3. Use these professional phrases
PurposeUseful phrase
Greeting
“Good morning. It is a pleasure to meet you.”
Role
“I am a laboratory professional.”
Expertise
“I specialise in monitoring and evaluation.”
Purpose
“I am here to learn more about…”
Closing
“I look forward to working with you.”
4. Build your own introduction
Replace each blank with your own information. Keep your sentences short enough to say comfortably.
Hello. My name is _____. I am a _____ based in _____. I work in/on _____. I specialise in _____. I am interested in _____. It is a pleasure to meet you.
5. Complete the speaking challenge
- 01
Write your introduction using the template.
- 02
Read it aloud slowly and clearly.
- 03
Record yourself for 30–45 seconds.
- 04
Listen for clarity, pace and difficult words.
- 05
Repeat the introduction once without reading.