Word for presenting yourself

Story about myself

Each of us has ever had a task to tell about ourselves in writing or orally. It could be when applying for a job, when meeting new people, when filling out a questionnaire, passing an exam, or simply it was the topic of your school essay.

It is important to immediately determine how deep and extensive your story about yourself should be. Of course, it all depends on the situation. If you are preparing for an interview, then the story should be clear, concise, businesslike.

You should focus on your education, work experience, your business qualities, and in general, your strengths and prospects as an employee. If your story is focused on new acquaintances, then most likely you will mainly talk about your hobbies, hobbies, habits, character, etc.

In a school essay, you will definitely have to tell about your family and friends and about your plans for the future. The situations in which you need to tell about yourself can be very different.

Making a plan for a story about yourself «About myself»

If you are faced with the task of telling about yourself in English, then ready-made phrasal templates will come to your aid, supplementing which you will receive a full-fledged essay. First you need to determine personally for yourself what exactly you want to talk about and draw up a clear plan for the story.

I suggest that you explore a “one-size-fits-all” plan for talking about yourself that will work for just about any situation. You yourself can decide which points in your essay will be covered in more detail, and which will not.

For each item, you will be offered template phrases with translation, which you will need to supplement with information about yourself.

The outline of our story will be as follows:

1. Introduction and general information about myself 2. The place where I live 3. Information about family 4. Education 5. Place of work (My job) 6. My hobbies, talents and interests (My hobby, talents and interests) 7. Character traits (Сharacter)

8. Plans for the future

Phrases-templates are the main helpers in composing a story about yourself

Writing a story «About myself»

As an introduction, if the situation permits, you can say this phrase:

• It’s hard to speak about myself as only people surrounding me can see me objectively — It is very difficult to talk about yourself, because they can objectively perceive me only from the outside

Then you can insert the phrase:

• Let me introduce myself — Let me introduce myself
• Let me tell you a few words about myself — Let me tell you a little about myself

First of all, state your name:

• My name is Valentin — My name is Valentin

If your loved ones call you differently, you can add the following words:

• But my friends call me Vel — But friends usually call me Val
• But people usually call me Valea — But they usually call me Valya
• But you can call me Vel — But you can call me Val

You can indicate the origin of your name or something interesting about it:

• It is a Latin name — This is a Latin name
• I was named after my grandmother — I was named after my grandmother
• My name is quite unusual and I it — My name is quite unusual and I like it

After that, you can specify the age:

• I am 25 years old — I am 25 years old
• I was born in 1988 — I was born in 1988
• I will be 30 in three months — I will turn 30 in three months
• I will be 20 next Octomber — I will turn 20 next October

This was your general data. Next, you should tell about the place where you live:

• I am from Saint Petersburg — I am from Saint Petersburg
• I come from France, I live in Paris — I am from France, I live in Paris
• I used to live in Saint Petersburg, but now I live in Moscow — I used to live in Saint Petersburg, and now I live in Moscow.
• I was born in London and I have lived there all my life — I was born in London and have lived there all my life
• I was born in Balta. It is a small town near Odessa. When I was 16 I moved to Saint Petersburg with my family — I was born in Balta. It is a small town not far from Odessa. When I was 16, I moved to St. Petersburg with my family

If your interlocutor is interested, then you can devote a couple of sentences to your city, its location and attractions. In America, when meeting a new person, this item is simply a must. For some reason, this is very important for Americans. A person can be born, for example, in the state of Illinois and in early childhood move to another state, but when meeting, he will certainly mention that he is from the state of Illinois.

• My home town is very big, one million people live there.
• It is located in the south of the country — It is located in the south of the country
• My home city is the center of light industry — My home city is the center of light industry
• My home town is famous for its theater — My hometown is famous for its theater

If you are writing an essay about yourself in English, then you definitely need to mention your family:

• I come from a large / small family — I come from a large / small family
• All members of my family are helpful and friendly — All members of my family are friendly
• There are five of us in the family — There are five of us in the family
• We get on well with each other — We get on well with each other
• I have a father a mother and two younger brother / sister — I have a father, mother and two younger brothers / sisters

If necessary, include general facts about each family member. Tell us about how old they are, what they do, who is by education, where they live, etc. But don’t get too carried away. The whole story is about you, not about your family members.

The next item in our plan concerns education. It will most likely be required in any case. If you are still in school, but you can use the following phrases:

• I go to school. I am in the ninth form — I go to school. I’m in ninth grade
• I am good at German and Math — I do well in German and Math
• My favorite subjects are Spanish and Literature — My favorite subjects are Spanish language and literature

If you have already graduated from high school and are a student, then the following phrases are for you:

• I finished school in 2010 — I finished school in 2010
• I am a student of London University of the Arts — I am a student at London University of the Arts
• I am a first-year / second-year student — I am a first / second year student
• I am in my first / second / third year — I am a first / second / third year student

Source: https://englishfull.ru/topiki/rasskaz-o-sebe-na-anglijskom.html

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Do you know how your name will sound in English? How to write it correctly? Despite the fact that in English-speaking countries there are many complex and unusual names for us, which we cannot always make out the first time, it is also not always easy for the British and Americans to understand and pronounce Russian names.

From this article you will learn how to spell Alexandra, Anastasia, Andrei, Eugene, Daria and other Russian names in English, as well as how to correctly introduce yourself to another person when you meet and how to fill out documents without errors.

Some names are universal and have their counterparts all over the world. For example, Alexander is Alex, Elizabeth is Elizabeth, Mary is Mary, Julia is Julia, and so on.

Transliteration rules

When translating proper names and titles in Russian, it is worth using the generally accepted transliteration. This is a letter-by-letter transfer of a word by letters of another language.

This is what the Cyrillic alphabet looks like and analogs of its sound in English:

• A — A
• B — B
• B — V
• G — G
• D — D
• E — E, YE
• Yo — E, YO
• F — ZH
• Z — Z
• I — I
• Y — Y
• K — K
• L — L
• M — M
• H — N
• O — O
• P — P
• P — R
• C — S
• T — T
• U — U
• F — F
• X — KH
• Ts — TS
• H — CH
• W — SH
• Щ — SHCH
• B — «‘» (or omitted)
• S — Y
• B — «‘» (or omitted)
• E — E
• YU — YU
• I am YA, IA

If everything is more or less clear with the transliteration of individual letters and sounds, then with a combination of letters it can be more difficult. Very often there is a problem with Russian endings of proper names. Below you will find the correct transliteration options:

• «-Ai» — «-ai»
• «-Aya» — «-aya»
• «-Th» — «-y (iy)»
• «-Ey» — «-ei»
• «-Ia» — «-ia»
• «-Oy» — «-oy (i)»
• «Th» — «-yi»

A few more important points:

The Russian sound «x» is often amplified and transmitted exactly as «kh», because in English «h» is often omitted when pronouncing

The combination of letters «j» is transmitted during transliteration in several ways: j, dj or dzh.

The combination «ks» is better to convey with the letters «ks» instead of «x», so that the name sounds more correct.

Usually, the apostrophe in transliteration is used to emphasize the softness of a consonant sound, but, as a rule, it is rarely used in official documents.

Let’s take a look at popular Russian names. Do you know how to write Alexander in English? There can be two options here: Aleksandr or Alexander. The second is closer to the American version of the name and is abbreviated as Alex. By the way, the name Alexey in English can be written as Alex as well. But the full version of this name, with the correct transliteration, is Aleksey or Alexey.

The name Andrey in English will be written as Andrey or Andrei. The foreign counterpart of this name is Andrew. Please note that the way Andrew is spelled in English, so is pronounced. Remember to check the transliteration rules when translating. The name Yuri will be translated into English as Yuriy. But other transliteration options are also common: Yuri or Yury.

Let’s move on to a more complex one: what will be the name Eugene in English? The correct answer is Yevgeny or Yevgeniy. By the way, this name also has its own analogue in English — Eugene (Eugene). For the female version of this name, Eugene, translation into English will be acceptable in several versions: Yevgenia, Yevgeniya or Evgenia.

Tricky question: how do you spell Natalia in English? The fact is that even in the Russian language itself there are two variants of the spelling of this name: Natalia and Natalya. So in English the variants of the name will be as follows: Natalya, Natalia or Nataliya. By the way, a funny stereotype is associated with this name: abroad the name «Natasha» has already become a household name for all beautiful Russian girls. So how to write in English Natasha also needs to know: Natasha.  

One of the famous Russian names is Ekaterina. In English, it will sound like Yekaterina or Ekaterina. A common English-language version of this name is Kate or Katherine. As for other female names: how is the name Anastasia spelled in English? Very simple — Anastasia or Anastasiya. But the abbreviated version, that is, the name Nastya in English will be written as Nastya.

In general, abbreviated names are much easier to pronounce and write. For example, in English Masha will sound like Masha or Mary. We will write Julia in English as Yulya, and in an abbreviated form this name does not differ much from the full name — Julia (Yuliya).

Ksyusha in English will be Ksyusha, and the full version of the name Ksenia will be Kseniya.

How do you translate names that have a soft sign? For example, how do you spell Tatiana in English? If you have carefully read the rules of transliteration, then you know that in ordinary writing, the soft sign can be denoted by a single apostrophe, but in documents and proper names it is usually simply omitted. So the full version of the name Tanya in English is written as Tatyana or Tatiana. As for Dasha, it will briefly sound like Dasha, but in English, Daria in the full name will be spelled as Darya.

As for such a complex name as Lyudmila, in English it will be written as Lyudmila. But the shortened version, Luda, in English will be Lyuda.

We have already figured out a lot of simple and complex names. A couple of questions in the end: how is Veronica spelled in English? The correct answer is Veronika. This name is consonant with another beautiful female name, Victoria, which is no stranger to the British: that was the name of one of the most famous queens of Great Britain. The most correct version of the transliteration of this name is Victoria.

Below are examples of how other Russian names are spelled correctly in English.

Men’s names:

• Anatoly — Anatoliy
• Anton — Anton
• Arkady — Arkadiy
• Arthur — Artur     
• Boris — Boris
• Vadim — Vadim
• Valentine — Valentin
• Valery — Valeriy
• Victor — Viktor
• Vitaliy — Vitaliy
• Vladimir — Vladimir
• Vladislav — Vladislav
• Vyacheslav — Vyacheslav
• Gennady — Gennadiy
• George — Georgiy
• Denis — Denis
• Dmitry — Dmitriy
• Egor — Egor
• Ivan — Ivan
• Igor — Igor
• Ilya — Ilya
• Kirill — Kirill     
• Constantin — Konstantin
• Leonid — Leonid
• Maxim — Maksim
• Mikhail — Mikhail
• Nikita — Nikita
• Nikolai — Nikolai
• Oleg — Oleg    
• Pavel — Pavel
• Peter — Pyotr
• Roman — Roman
• Ruslan — Ruslan
• Sergey — Sergey
• Stepan — Stepan
• Timofey — Timofey
• Fedor — Fedor
• Yan — Yan

Female names:

• Alena — Alena
• Alina — Alina
• Alla — Alla
• Angelina — Angelina
• Angela — Anzhela
• Anna — Anna
• Valentina — Valentina
• Vera — Vera
• Galina — Galina
• Diana — Diana
• Elena — Elena
• Elizabeth — Elizaveta
• Zoya — Zoya
• Inna — Inna
• Irina — Irina
• Kira — Kira
• Christina — Kristina
• Larisa — Larisa
• Margarita — Margarita
• Nina — Nina
• Oksana — Oksana
• Olesya — Olesya
• Olga — Olga
• Polina — Polina
• Regina — Regina
• Svetlana — Svetlana
• Snezhana — Snezhana
• Sofia — Sofia
• Tamara — Tamara
• Yana — Yana

By the way, the same Russian names may have different spellings in English, depending on the organization that issued the document. This is due to the fact that not everyone in Russia complies with the rules of international transliteration, and this is not entirely correct, as there may be confusion when buying air tickets or filling out documents.

Remember how your name and surname are written in your passport. Surely, you noticed that your middle name is not indicated in it. This is because there is no such thing as a «patronymic» in English, but double surnames and first names are common. But sometimes we still need to fill in our full name in English or introduce ourselves to business colleagues. In this case, it is better to say first the first name, then the patronymic, and then the last name (for example: Ivan Alekseevich Ivanov).

When filling out the documents, the first name is indicated in the First name column, and the last name in the Last name or Second name column.

Instead of First name, given name / forename / Christian name can be specified — this all denotes the name that is given to a person at birth.

We have already mentioned that many foreigners do not have a middle name, but they have a middle name. It is indicated in documents as Middle name. If you do not have it, then this column should be left blank. The last name string can also be marked as surname or family name.

Nickname means a shortened or abbreviated form of a name, or more often, just a nickname. Patronymic in English is translated as patronymic, it is also a generic name. The girl’s surname before marriage will be called the maiden name, and after — the married name.

Once again, I would like to draw your attention to such an important detail as the correct indication of your own name, especially in documents and resume. There is no need to distort your name in English manner in official papers. If when meeting Elena can introduce herself as Helen, and Maria — as Mary, then when filling out the documents it is better to write according to the rules of international transliteration: Elena and Maria.

And, finally, a few useful phrases on the topic of a person’s name in English:

It is very simple to introduce yourself to someone: “Hello, my name is Anton” (Hello, my name is Anton).

You can ask how someone’s name is spelled correctly using the phrase «Could you spell your name, please?» or «How do you spell your first name?» As for the surname, a similar question: How do you spell your last name? (How is your last name spelled?).

If you want to know how to spell a person’s full name, ask the following question: What is the full name for Josh? (What is Josh’s full name?)

And if there are several repeated letters in a word and you are not sure of the correct spelling, you can ask a question of this type: Is your name spelled with one L or double L? (Is your name spelled with one L or two?).

We hope that now you know how to spell your name correctly in English and will not make mistakes when filling out the paperwork. Good luck!

Source: https://puzzle-english.com/directory/russian-names

Self-introduction in English with translation, sample essay

A correct and competent story about yourself helps to create a good impression in an unfamiliar society, to reveal yourself from the best side and show your merits, as well as demonstrate communication skills.

Sometimes it is not so easy to cope with such a task due to psychological and social factors. If the speaker experiences difficulties, briefly speaking about himself in his native language, then when communicating in a foreign language, in addition to the language barrier and insurmountable excitement, he faces even greater difficulties.

In such situations, not coping with the excitement, the speaker runs the risk of showing himself not from his best side. Therefore, it is extremely important to be able to correctly present your biography and clearly understand how to tell about yourself in English.

When do you need a monologue about yourself?

Depending on the circumstances and purposes of communication, your story about yourself in English may differ slightly.

So, if you are applying for a position, the impression depends on the first step and on every word spoken. In such situations, you need to know how to correctly present information about your professional qualities and skills, as well as what aspects of your personality to focus on.

If you introduce yourself to a new circle of friends, like-minded people, colleagues, it will be appropriate to focus on personal qualities.

What should be included in the story?

When you first meet, you must mention the main information about yourself. A classic autobiography in English includes a performance (like «my name is»). Further, your monologue will also differ slightly depending on the audience and listeners.

When it comes to an interview, after the presentation, you need to start the story with education (where, when and how), include information about existing work experience and skills. An important point is the mention of personality traits and their impact on work. Often during interviews, candidates are asked why exactly they should take the post / position. Therefore, you can finish your story about yourself in English with a couple of sentences on this topic.

If you are preparing to introduce yourself for a new campaign, your essay on yourself may be less formal and more lively. If you have a mutual friend, you can explain how and where you met. Tell where you are from, what are your hobbies.

Depending on the purpose, your monologue will be limited in time. Therefore, it is necessary to discuss this issue in advance in order to keep within the allotted time. For example, your essay at school will include about 10 sentences and will only take a couple of minutes, and an interview or exam at the university will be more capacious and meaningful.

Essay outline about yourself

So let’s move from words to action. This is what a standard plan for introducing yourself should look like:

1. General information (name, surname, age)

A typical monologue in English begins with the words let me introduce myself (let me introduce myself), I would to speak about my biography (I would like to introduce you to my biography). Then comes my name is, I’m 35 years old.

2. Place of residence

When talking about where you live, you can use the phrases I’m from; I live in (I live in); I was born in (I was born in); My hometown home village (my hometown village), my biography begun in (my biography began in)

3. A family

At this point, you should talk about parents, sisters / brothers, husband / wife, children, and what they do. Use the following phrases in your essay about yourself:

• I’m married divorced
• I have do not have children brothers sisters (I have do not have children brothers sisters)
• My father mother is (my father mother works)
• My family consists of members
• I’m the only child in the family

4. Education

This part of the monologue should answer the question: where do I study? When talking about education, use the following phrases:

• I’m graduated from (I graduated)
• I studied at (I studied at)
• I’m by profession (I am by profession)
• I have higher secondary education

5. Job

At this point, it is necessary to tell where I work, what professional skills I have. The following phrases will help you:

• I worked at
• My work experience accounts (my work experience counts)
• I have the following skills

6. Personality traits / character

To describe a character, there are a huge number of adjectives. To introduce yourself in English, phrases such as:

• Hard-working
• Sociable (outgoing)
• Friendly
• Compromising
• Diligent (diligent)
• Attentive
• Responsible
• Open-minded (broad-minded)
• Have a good sense of humor (have a good sense of humor)
• Polite (polite)
• Have do not have bad habits

7. Hobby

To give a deeper understanding of yourself, tell us what you are passionate about. Text about yourself may include the following phrases:

Source: https://lim-english.com/posts/rasskaz-o-sebe-na-angliiskom/

How to prepare for a job interview in English. Telling Yourself in an English Job Interview

Any interview in English begins, it would seem, with the simplest question: “Tell me about yourself”. Self-story in English often sets the tone for the rest of the interview and increases your chances of success.

The most important thing about an interview is to express enthusiasm in a believable way.

~ Joan Harris

For many job seekers, this is the hardest question to answer, as it is not clear what the interviewer really wants to know “about you”. In this article, you will learn how to properly tell about yourself in English, which should include selling self-presentationto impress a potential employer.

How to prepare for a job interview in English

The purpose interviews in English maybe not only find out if you are suitable professionally, but also assess your level of English proficiency.

After you put together a great resume in English and your cover letter was so convincing that you were invited to job interview, you need to thoroughly prepare for it, because this is the last test on the way to the work of your dreams and you need to overcome it with dignity.

What you need to know before your job interview in English

Preparing carefully for your interview is the key to your success. Make sure you can clearly, concisely, and logically explain everything on your resume and cover letter, and provide specific examples of tasks and accomplishments (especially those related to job requirements).

Be sure to prepare and practice a speech in which you need to briefly tell:

• about your education, and how it relates to the requirements of the vacancy;
• previous work experience (which may include internships, volunteer work, employment in student unions, etc.).
• structure your speech so that it is clear how you can effectively use your previous experience in doing the job you are applying for;
• why do you want to work for this company and in this position.

Remember that your time will be very limited (most interviews last from 30 minutes to an hour), you will worry and may get confused, forget something, or start repeating yourself.

The best impromptu is a well-prepared impromptu.

Therefore, preparing and practicing your speech is very important. We recommend that you work out the answers to the most likely questions in the form of a rehearsal interview with your parents, friends or classmates.

You can also practice the answers to the most common questions using the video simulator.

Take the time to find information about the organization where you are scheduled to interview. Check out the information on their website, read materials about them in the press, check their social media profiles, find out who their main competitors are, try to find information about the people who will be present at the interview.

“Tell me about yourself” — This simple but important question can motivate candidates to tell their life stories. But do potential employers want to hear this?

Tell about yourself at the interview employers ask you to understand how well you prepared and whether you are suitable for this position.

You need to unobtrusively show yourself to the interviewer from the best side — «sell yourself», briefly tell about yourself — «present yourself», while not going into unnecessary details.

We also recommend that you watch the video on How to tell about yourself in English.

When preparing for a story about yourself, you can use ready-made templates. The highlighted phrases can be used as a basis for any vacancy.

Sentence in EnglishTranslate into Russian

I graduated from the Technical University and I have a degree in Information Systems and Technologies.	Я graduated Technical University, and i have a degree in the field of information systems and technologies.
I have been working as a system administrator for five years.	I am working system administrator for five years.
My professional experience includes LAN (local area network) administration, equipment maintenance and negotiation with suppliers.	My professional experience includes local area network (LAN) administration, equipment maintenance and negotiations with suppliers.
I am currently working for the IT company which specializes in website creation and Provides hosting for its clients.	I am currently working in IT companies, which specializes in website creation and provides hosting for their clients.

Source: https://ienglish.ru/blog/business-angliiskiy-po-skype/resume-na-angliiskom/rasskaz-o-sebe-na-angliyskom-sobesedovanii

Self-story in English — phrases and examples of ready-made stories

›Learning a language› Vocabulary ›Topics› How to write a story about yourself in English, as well as ready-made examples

Foreign languages ​​are primarily studied for communication, so it is extremely important to learn coherently and speak freely. And one of the leading exercises of this kind for beginners is telling about yourself in English.

Such an essay includes in the work all the baggage of acquired knowledge (vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation) and allows you to quickly learn how to express your thoughts in English. Of course, the task is difficult, so today we will learn to talk about ourselves in English.

Here are some tips for writing text, we will study standard phrases and speech clichés, and, for example, consider samples of stories about ourselves in English for children, students and adults. So let’s get started!

What to include in a story about yourself in English

Let’s start the analysis with general recommendations on the content of the text, since the first difficulty for any student is the question of what to tell about me. In fact, there is nothing complicated here, and there is no need to invent some fascinating story of your life.

To compose an essay about yourself in English, it is enough to focus on the standard structure, which one way or another occurs in any text on this topic.

If we generalize the examples of essays and deduce a certain pattern, then the template for a story about yourself in English looks like this:

• Introduction (greeting, introduction);
• Brief information about yourself (name and surname, place of residence, age, education);
• A story about a close social circle (family, friends, colleagues);
• Enumeration of personal qualities and hobbies (character, hobbies, habits);
• Conclusion (final thought, plans for the future, questions to the interlocutor).

That’s all. In fact, the essay simply requires detailed disclosure of the five points listed above. Moreover, it is desirable to do this rather succinctly.

No, of course, the English language about yourself allows you to compose any volume and style — it is no accident that in total it has more than 1 million words. But our task when writing a story is both to describe ourselves in English and to learn how to correctly formulate our thoughts.

In other words, an excessive heap of phrases, epithets and uninteresting information can significantly spoil the impression of your independent essay “business card”.

At the same time, it is clear that in one or two sentences, a story about yourself in English will not work even for grade 1 of school. Here you need to find a middle ground, i.e. to describe your life as interestingly, competently and, so to speak, without spreading thoughts along the tree. The optimal volume for a story about yourself is 10-20 sentences, depending on the situation and the audience for which the essay is designed.

That’s all with regard to general recommendations for the essay plan. But how to correctly and easily make a translation into English for a Russian text about yourself — we will tell you in the next section.

English phrases for composing a story about yourself

So, what is an essay about your life in English in terms of content, we told, now let’s move on to the difficulties of grammar and translation. After all, it is not enough to write an interesting essay, you also need to submit it correctly.

Typical words and phrases of the English language, which are often found in the stories of schoolchildren, students and adults about themselves, will help us to correctly form the story.

And in order to make the information readable and easy to perceive, we have divided speech clichés into several thematic subsections. Let’s take a closer look at each of them.

Information

This is the opening paragraph of the essay, in which you greet your listeners / readers and briefly say the most important things about yourself. As a rule, this is the first and last name, age, city and country of residence.

Compiling such a short story about yourself in English takes a separate paragraph, which includes only a couple of sentences. Writing it is easy, but still, each style of storytelling has its own characteristics.

Therefore, here are some introductory phrases for a story about yourself in English with translation.

English expression	Russian translation
First of all let me introduce myself.	First of all, let me introduce myself.
Let me introduce myself, my name is	Let me introduce myself, my name is
Let me tell you a few words about myself.	Let me tell you a few words about myself.
My name is	My name
My surname is	my surname
I was named after my great-grandfather.	I was named after my great grandfather.
You can call me	You can call me
People usually call me	People usually call me
I was born in (year)	I was born in (year)
I was born on the (date)	I was born (full date)
I am years old.	Me (years).
I am (age)	Me (age)
I will be (age) next summer.	I will be (years old) next summer.
I will be (age) in two weeks.	I will be (years old) in two weeks.
I was born in Russia in (city)	I was born in Russia in (city)
I am from (country, city)	I’m from (country, city)
I come from (country, city)	I came from (country, city)
I live in (country, city)	I live in (country, city)
My hometown is located	My hometown is located
My hometown is (description)	My hometown (characteristic)

Family

Relatives, friends, close circle — this is the topic, without which an essay about your life would definitely be incomplete.

You should not, of course, strongly devote listeners or readers to the history of the family and describe in detail everyday situations, but in short you need to write a story in English about relatives or close friends.

Most often, the essay reports on the age of relatives, their qualities, professions and hobbies. Again, a single paragraph of text with several sentences will be enough to tell the story of a family.

English expression	Russian translation
Now let me tell you a little about my family.	Now let me say a few words about my family.
I live at home with my parents.	I live in a house with my parents.
I live with my husband (wife) and children.	I live with my husband (wife) and children.
My family is small.	My family is small.
My family is big.	My family is big.
My family is not very large.	My family is not very big.
I have a big family.	I have a big family.
I have a mother, a father, an elder sister and three younger brothers.	I have a mom, dad, an older sister and three younger brothers.
I come from a small (large) family.	I am from a small (large) family.
There are (number) of us in the family.	We are in the family (number, for example, five, four).
I have a lot of relatives.	I have many relatives.
My parents have one more child (or number children), besides me.	Besides me, my parents have one more child (or (number) more children).
I have neither brothers nor sisters.	I have no brothers or sisters.
My father’s name is	My father’s name is
My mother is a (profession)	My mom is by profession (profession).
My elder brother (sister) is married.	My older brother / sister is married.
My mother / father / sister / brother s	My dad / mom / sister / brother likes
All members of my family	All my family members love
All members of my family (description)	All members of my family (description, e.g. kind, helpful, etc.)
My family always supports me.	My family always supports me.
I am happy to have such a friendly family.	I am happy to have such a close-knit family.

Education and work

Also, you cannot compose a story about yourself in English and not share information about your current place of study, work or your profession. The following phrases will help you write this paragraph.

English expression	Russian translation
I go to school / gymnasium / lyceum number	I attend school / gymnasium / lyceum room
I am a pupil of (number) form.	I am a student (number) of the class.
I am in the (number) th grade now.	I am currently in (number) class.
My favorite subjects are	My favorite subjects are
I am good at	I am doing well in
I try to get on well in all the subjects.	I try to do well in all subjects.
I’m doing quite well at school.	I study well at school.
After school I plan to enter the University.	After school, I plan to go to university.
I would become a (profession)	I want to get a profession (profession name)
I want to be a (profession) in the future.	In the future, I want to become (profession name).
I finished school in (year)	I finished school in (year).
I am a student.	I am a student).
I am a student of the faculty of economics.	I am a student at the Faculty of Economics.
I study the history of East Asia.	I am studying the history of East Asia.
At University I study many subjects.	I study a lot of subjects at the university.
I am a third year student of (University / Instinute)	I am a third year student (name of university, institute)
I am in my first / second / third year.	I am a freshman / sophomore / third year student.
I graduated from University in (year).	I graduated from university in (year).
My major is	My speciality
[/ sayit] I graduated with honors. [/ sayit]	I graduated with honors.
Now I am looking for an appropriate job.	Now I am looking for a suitable job for myself.
I work as a (profession)	I work (name of profession).
I work for (the name of the company)	I work for (company name)
I am unemployed at the moment.	At the moment I am unemployed.

Personal qualities

Be sure to include a list of personal qualities and character traits in the text about yourself in English. But this must be done quite carefully so that the impression is not created that the speaker in the story in English praises himself or, conversely, suffers from low self-esteem. The table below will help you find the right words for your essay.

English expression	Russian translation
As to my appearance	As for my appearance
I have blue eyes and dark hair.	I have blue eyes and dark hair.
I am quite tall.	I’m pretty tall.
I am slim.	I’m slim.
My hair is curly.	I have curly hair.
My eyes are brown.	My eyes are brown.
I know that telling a lot of nice words about yourself is not modest but I am	I know that it is not customary to say a lot of good words about myself, but I
My friends say that I am quite handsome.	My friends say that I am very handsome.
My friends find me rather attractive.	My friends find me pretty attractive (oh).
As of my traits of character	Talking about my personality traits
My best qualities are	My best qualities are
cheerful	hilarity
responsive	responsiveness
creative	creativity, fantasy
faithfull	loyalty, devotion
ambition	ambition

Source: https://speakenglishwell.ru/rasskaz-o-sebe-na-anglijskom-yazyke-primery/

How to conduct a telephone conversation in English

In British English, it is common practice to give your name or your number when answering a phone call. To ask someone for the phone, you can say “Could I speak to?‘(‘Could I speak to?«), In American English you can also say»Could I speak with?«.

How to introduce yourself by phone

Hello. This is Jane. (They usually don’t say I am Jane.) Hello. This is Jane. Could I speak to Alice, please?

Could I talk to Alice?

If Alice is on the other end of the phone, she will answer “speaking.‘(‘Listen«), Or»This is Alice.‘(‘This is Alice«). In American English, you can also say “This is she / he.«.

How to ask who is on the other end of the line

There are several ways to ask who is on the phone.

Hello. Who is that? (BrE)
Hello. Who is this? (AmE) Hello. Who is this? Who am I speaking to? Who am I talking to? Who is that speaking?

Who is speaking?

If the right person is not there

Sometimes the person you need to talk to may not be there. You can use an expression starting with “I’m afraid‘(‘Sorry«) To say that there is no one at the moment. To ask the caller if he wants to convey something, you can say “Can I take a message?«, or «Would you leave a message?‘(‘Anything to convey?«).

«Hello. Susan Fernandez. » «Hello. This is Jane. Could I speak to Alice, please? » “I am afraid she is not in at the moment. Can I take a message? «
Hello. Susan Fernandez. — Hello. This is Jane. May I speak to Alice? — Unfortunately, she’s gone now. Can I tell her something?

If you want to send something to someone or leave a message to someone, you can say “Can I leave a message?«, or «Would you take a message?‘(‘Could you please convey«).

To ask the interlocutor to tell the right person to call you back, you can say “Could you ask him / her to call / ring me back?‘(‘Can you tell him / her to call me back?«), or «Could you just tell her Jane called?‘(‘Can you tell her that Jane called?«).

How to ask to wait

Below are examples showing how you can ask someone to wait.

Just a moment. One minute. Hold the line, please. Wait on the line, please. Hold on a moment. Wait a minute.

Hang on. (Conversational form.)

Wait.

Invalid phone number

I think you have got the wrong number. You probably got the wrong number. I am sorry. I have got the wrong number.

I beg your pardon. I got the wrong number.

Bad connection

Could you speak louder? It is a bad line. (BrE)
It is a bad connection. (AmE) Can you speak louder? Bad connection. It is a very bad connection. I will hang up and call again.

The connection is very poor. I’ll hang up and call again.

Source: http://www.correctenglish.ru/speaking/skills/telephoning/

»Blog» How to introduce yourself in English

Introducing yourself in English doesn’t just mean saying your name. The view also includes information about work, occupation and age, for example. Therefore, there are several blocks or options with which you can get to know others.

1. How to say hello in English to strangers

Hi.

Hello.

Hey.

Hello, my name is Richard.

Hey, I am Richard.

Hello! My name is Richard Walker.

Hi! They call me Richard.

These phrases are universal: they are suitable for formal and informal communication. However, it is helpful to remember that first and last names are used to represent in a business environment. To say hello in a friendly or family environment, you can limit yourself to just a name.

When you told the interlocutors what your name is, go to the second block.

2. Age, occupation, origin

TABLE.

Age	Occupation	Origin
I am 26 years old. — I am 26	I am a copywriter. — I am an editor	I am from Michigan. — I’m from Michigan
I am 26. — I’m 26	I work in an ad agency. — I work for an advertising agency	I hail from Massachusetts. — I came from Massachusetts
I work in Intern Ads. — I work for Intern Ed	I come from New York. — I am from New York
I work as an architect. — I work as an architect	I live in Chicago. — I live in Chicago

Talking about where you are from or where you live now can be a great start to a general conversation: Chances are that the conversation partner has been or heard of this place before.

3. Favorite activities in English

The third block makes communication more intimate, as it marks the transition to conversation about hobbies and favorite activities in English.

I reading books.

I read books and love to swim.

I am a good cook.

I am good at playing chess.

I to shop when I am free.

So, having told the interlocutor basic information about yourself, you complete the acquaintance. Then you can freely communicate on any topics that are of mutual interest.

Added: 02.12.16

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How to meet and greet in English

How to meet and greet an interlocutor is considered in the first English lessons and rarely comes back to this topic again. By default, it is assumed that everyone from school knows how to introduce themselves, get to know each other and start a conversation when they meet. It is believed that the words Hi, Hello, Let me introduce myself, Nice to meet you should be enough.

But experience shows the opposite: that we do not always remember and know what to say and how to react to certain standard phrases. Let’s remember (and study).

How to introduce yourself in English

Any acquaintance begins with a presentation. Everyone knows the phrase Let me introduce myself (Let me introduce myself). You can also use it after (not before!) Give your name: My name is or I am

I would like to draw your attention to the fact that names are not translated into English. However, you can choose how you present yourself depending on the situation. For example, in the official context, it is more logical to give your real name, as it is indicated in your passport. Our blog has an article about names in English — one of the most popular. I recommend that you familiarize yourself. And if you are the owner of a rare name, an article on transliteration will help you.

In response to someone else’s idea, you might respond by saying:

Source: https://englishunlimited.ru/blog/kak-predstavitsya-na-anglijskom-yazyke.html

Presentation in English: How to Prepare for the Presentation? — OTUK

How to make your presentation effective, convey the main idea to the audience, keep their attention, and most importantly — correctly structure your report in English — in this article.

4 tips for public speaking

To begin with, let’s talk about the general rules for conducting a presentation of a company or project and preparing for an exciting event for many. So, we suggest you take on board four useful tips.

1. Try to represent your audience. Conducting a presentation in English, as in any other language, requires an orientation towards the composition and interests of the intended audience. Most often, the situation helps to introduce your «examiners». If you are planning a meeting with foreign investors or partners, most likely their area of ​​interest will lie in the same professional area as yours, or in the area of ​​doing business in general. It makes no sense to tell company directors in detail about your IT development. It’s important to focus on the benefits they can get from working with you. In the case of presenting your research to colleagues in the department, on the contrary, focus on research methods, material and detailed conclusions.
2. Think about the idea and structure of the presentation. The best option when you know about the upcoming performance at least a couple of weeks in advance. After analyzing the audience, decide exactly how to deliver the information to make the audience interesting. The presentation should inspire a desire to learn more about your topic, discuss it. If you know about the meeting in advance, you have time to think over the structure of your speech in English. Do not immediately try to sit down and write a presentation plan, hold this thought in your mind for several days. This approach allows the idea to take shape and find a way out in speech. After a while, write down your thoughts, make a plan, and start working it out in detail.
3. Prepare the text of the speech and the necessary graphic information. Making a presentation in English is not routine for most, and therefore requires careful preparation. Capture your speech from welcome words to thank you phrases and invitations to discussion. Memorizing the text is a last resort and not always effective, but having a clear idea of ​​what you will be speaking is very important. If necessary, you can rely on your notes during the presentation, but do not overuse it. The best way to keep in touch with the audience and at the same time follow your plan is with slides or other graphics that reflect and somewhere illustrate the main ideas.
4. Practice your presentation. Speak with those semantic or technical pauses that you intend to insert into the presentation in English. See if you fit into the timeline of the event, check how convenient it will be to appeal to graphic support. Finally, pay attention to the gestures that accompany the words. Avoid crossing your arms, legs, do not get carried away and try to avoid obsessive movements.

Presentation Phrases in English

Now let’s move on to more private things and talk about what phrases to use for the speech so that the presentation in English sounds harmonious. The options for the statements will be grouped in order according to the typical structure of the speech.

Greeting and introducing yourself

Dear colleagues!	Dear colleagues!
Good morning / afternoon ladies and gentlemen!	Good morning / good afternoon ladies and gentlemen!
Let me introduce myself. My name is	Let me introduce. My name is

Designation of the topic, purpose, duration of the presentation

The topic of my presentation is

Topic of my presentation

Source: https://onlineteachersuk.com/ru/prezentacija-na-anglijskom-yazike-kak-podgotovitsya/

Telling Yourself in an English Job Interview

A job interview can be attributed to the most important events in our life. And in order for this event to go off with a bang, it is extremely important to properly prepare for the questions we are asked.

One of the most popular questions on a job interview, one might say, an indispensable attribute of it, is the traditional question: «Could you describe yourself?» («Could you describe yourself?») And its variants: «Please describe yourself», «Tell me about yourself», «Walk me through your background», «What should I know about you?»

This question is a great opportunity to present yourself and tell about yourself in English. This is your chance to make a profitable first impression on the other person (perhaps your future employer)!

In addition, it is a useful exercise for those who seek to «know themselves», critically reflect on their achievements and failures, draw conclusions and reach a new level of development.

A common mistake is talking about personal

However, many untrained job seekers get lost, begin to talk in detail about themselves in English, about their private life, children, pets, hobbies, etc. (more about how to talk about a hobby).

Do not forget — the question is asked at a job interview and the answer should only relate to the professional aspects of your life. The sole purpose of the interviewer asks you this question is to make sure that you are the ideal candidate for a particular job.

Therefore, concentrate on your professional qualities that are useful to the employer (and to find out which of your merits the employer will appreciate, optimize your story about yourself in English by studying the company profile and a detailed job description in advance).

3 ingredients for a successful self-story in English:

1. Introduce yourself and indicate who you are professionally.

Correctly:
I’m an HR manager with 8 years of experience for Fortune 500 companies.	I am an HR manager with eight years of experience in the top 500 companies in the United States.
— Brief but informative. Not right:
Well, I grew up in Cincinnati.	Well, I grew up in Cincinnati.
As a child, I wanted to be a fireman, then later became interested in dinosaurs.	As a kid, I wanted to be a firefighter, but then I became interested in dinosaurs.
I excelled in the sciences from early on, placing first in my fourth-grade science fair.	From an early age, I excelled in the sciences: in the fourth grade, I won first place in a natural science exhibition.
Funny story about that	I’ll tell you a funny story about this
— Too much unnecessary information.

2. In a nutshell, tell us about your education relevant to the selected vacancy (for example, if you are applying for the position of a system administrator, you do not need to mention the completion of astrology courses).

3. Briefly describe your professional experience. Mention especially the most reputable and well-known firms in which you have worked.

Correctly:
I have spent the last six years developing my skills as a customer service manager for Megacompany Inc., where I have won several performance awards and been promoted twice.	For the past 6 years, I have been cultivating my customer service manager skills at Megacompany Inc., where I have received multiple awards for excellence and two promotions.
— The emphasis is on experience and recognition of professional achievements. Not right:
My first job was as an administrative assistant for Macy’s in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.	My first job was as an Administrative Assistant at Macy’s in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
I learned a great deal in that role that served me well over the next 12 years.	In this position, I learned a lot that served me well for the next twelve years.

Source: https://skyeng.ru/articles/gotovimsya-k-sobesedovaniyu-na-anglijskom-yazyke-rasskaz-o-sebe

Business letter in English: how to write, phrases, examples

1. Letter structure
   1. Beginning of the letter
   2. «Body» of the letter
   3. End of letter
2. Examples of letters by type
   1. Letter of cooperation
   2. Reminder letter
   3. A letter of apology
   4. Request letter
   5. Letter of gratitude
3. How to write an answer

.. What`s Up and other social networks are a big part of our life today. Working and parental chats, interest groups for the exchange of information — everywhere we carry on correspondence, leave comments and, to be honest, we do not consider it necessary to follow the general rules of the language. Because most of the time you have to write quickly. And so they will understand! However, this format of communication is absolutely inappropriate if you are writing a business letter in English.

In what situations may you need knowledge of how to write a business letter correctly?

• You write to your English speaking boss;
• a new foreign client who wants to impress;
• a colleague from abroad;
• your English professor or teacher;
• hr manager in an international (English-speaking) company, wherever you would like to work.

In each of the situations suggested (and there may be many more), you must observe business etiquette. Why is it important? Because your letter represents YOU, makes it clear that you are a professional and not a teenager who writes with mistakes. 

In the article we will analyze how to write an official letter in English, we will give specific examples and phrases with translation. You will learn that there are several types of formal letter, and that in email correspondence (e-mail), it is also worth following some rules of writing.

Letter structure

Any business letter should indicate at once 2 addresses (recipient and sender) and the date when you compose this letter. 

Here’s an example format:

I am writing to introduce myself ___. I am writing to introduce myself.

I received your contact information from ____ and I am writing to introduce myself because ___. I have received your contact details from and am writing to introduce myself.

I read / heard about your company in _____ and would introduce myself because __. I have read / heard about your company from and would like to introduce myself because …

As [job title], I am writing to present [my company] to you because ____ . As {name of your position / occupation}, I represent our company {name} because.

In response to your request for ___. In response to your request.

Thank you for your letter / phone call / email regarding ___. Thank you for your letter / call / email.

Beginning of the letter

Always start a business letter with a greeting. A letter without a greeting or with a greeting, but in an informal style, will seem rude and familiar to the recipient. Here are some good examples of how to formally say hello:

Hello, {first name}.

Good morning / Good afternoon, {first name}.

Dear {first name}.

Hi {first name}. (Appropriate only in a situation of personal acquaintance with the recipient).

If you are unsure of the correctness, try doing some «internet investigation» to find the name of the contact person. Investigation has not yielded results? Then contact the following (this is an extreme case, and we still do not recommend using it):

Dear, {job title}. Dear, {job title}, ..

To whom it may concern, On demand.

In the same part of the letter, you should introduce yourself: who are you, what company are you from, what do you do, what do you offer, why do you write and what is your overall goal?

Phrasal cliches to start a letter

I am writing to introduce myself ___. I am writing to introduce myself.

I received your contact information from ____ and I am writing to introduce myself because ___. I have received your contact details from and am writing to introduce myself.

I read / heard about your company in _____ and would introduce myself because __. I have read / heard about your company from and would like to introduce myself because …

As [job title], I am writing to present [my company] to you because ____ . As {name of your position / occupation}, I represent our company {name} because.

In response to your request for ___. In response to your request.

Thank you for your letter / phone call / email regarding ___. Thank you for your letter / call / email.

«Body» of the letter

An ideal business letter should have 3-4 paragraphs, and they should all fit on one page. Most importantly, be very clear and concise. Support your “narrative” with facts and figures.

Phrasal cliches

Our new product / service will be released next month and we are excited to share with you ___. Our new product / service will be presented next month and we are happy to share with you.

I’d to include a quick story of how [product / service] helped [another company] to ___. I would like to share a short story of how {name of another company} was helped by the product / service.

If you’d to test this service, I would be happy to work with you and provide you with an overview. Just contact me at _____. If you want to use the service, I will be glad to cooperate with you and provide you with an overview. Just contact me.

After much consideration, we have decided to ___. After much deliberation, we decided.

End of letter

Having finished describing all the bright prospects for cooperation (as an option), you should correctly complete the letter. If you don’t, you will be considered unprofessional and rude. You can also thank the recipient (be sure to find out why) and add some polite phrases.

Phrasal cliches for goodbye

Thank you for your patience and cooperation… Thanks for your patience and cooperation.

If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to let me know… If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate and let me know.

Regards / Kind regards /Sincerely

Source: https://www.study.ru/article/delovoy-angliyskiy/delovoe-pismo-na-angliyskom

Free communication: how to introduce yourself in English

What does the perfect welcome email look like? You have never met a person before and should send them a message. What should you do to introduce yourself as effectively as possible by email and get the recipient to respond as soon as possible?

In fact, writing to a stranger is not such a difficult task, but composing an email that will be answered is a different story. It takes a lot of effort to compose it effectively and get the attention of the potential recipient.

Email continues to be one of the most popular means of communication for communicating with professors, potential employers, colleagues, and clients. According to a study by Adestra, about 80% of millennials prefer email communication, especially when it comes to education or business.

Due to the prevalence of this form of communication, each person can easily join the company. Perhaps you need to introduce yourself in English to a potential client or partner for possible subsequent cooperation.

How are you going to compete with hundreds of other emails? When composing your welcome email, it is imperative to put everything aside and focus on the content in order to grab the recipient’s attention and clearly state the reasons for sending the email.

To help you figure out exactly how to present yourself in emails, we’ve put together a list of helpful tips and examples. Follow these simple instructions and you will surely receive replies to the emails you send.

How to introduce yourself in an email: tips and tricks

Need to send an email to a complete stranger? Whether it’s formal or informal, you’ll make a positive first impression on the other person with a few tips. Below are six steps to help you figure out how to introduce yourself in English and compose the perfect email.

Create an attention-grabbing topic title

Think about the number of deleted emails you didn’t even open? It doesn’t matter how perfect the introduction is, if the recipient doesn’t even open the email. But by creating an attention-grabbing subject heading, the chances of an email being opened increase.

What’s the key to a perfect headline? First of all, the title should be short so that the recipient can read it without any problems on a mobile device. Arouse the recipient’s curiosity, but stay specific. Tell the recipient the subject of your letter.

To create the perfect topic title you should:

• Treat the person as a friend
• Mention brand
• Demonstrate that you value the recipient’s work
• Make appointment
• Indicate the title of the position for which you are applying.

Subject length must not exceed 30 characters. Do not capitalize the subject line and do not use general phrases such as “Hello”.

Select a greeting

The main purpose of a welcome email is to connect with a person, be it your colleague, employer, client, or potential partner. But how do you find the right greeting? First of all, think about the recipient. Who is this man? Selecting an acquaintance for the recipient of the greeting indicates that you’ve done your research.

If you are presenting yourself in an email applying for a position — choose the classic «dear», especially when you are in contact with an employee who deals with the company’s finances. If the communication is less formal (for example, about travel, media or fashion), use greetings such as “hello”, “hi” or “hey”. Avoid using archaic expressions like «To whom it may concern».

Considering the second part of your greeting, try to personalize it by using the recipient’s name. Today, this rule is applicable to many areas. Naturally, the topic should be written without mistakes.

Write an attention-grabbing introduction

The introduction (opening phrase) is the most important part of emails. Encourage the recipient to continue reading it. If you don’t want to fail, never stress that you don’t know the recipient of the letter. Here are some examples of bad phrases to use in your intro:

• You don’t know me
• We’ve never met in person
• Despite the fact that I’m a stranger

Instead, tell us briefly about yourself. If you’re introducing yourself in email to a client, potential employer, or any stranger, be as clear as possible. A short sentence with the name, title and reason for sending the letter will suffice. For example, you can write: “My name is [name]. I’m a [position] working in [company / industry] «. Use information related to the recipient of the letter.

Demonstrate value

It’s no secret that people love to talk about themselves. In this regard, you can show in a few words what you like best about your work, blog, completed projects or other achievements of the recipient of the letter. Surely, a sincere and thoughtful compliment will be beneficial.

Alternatively, you can use common acquaintances and mention them. People are more open to further cooperation with strangers with whom they have mutual acquaintances. If you already said something nice at the beginning of the letter, you should not repeat yourself.

Specify the reason for sending the letter

Now, after attracting the attention of the recipient of the letter, it is time to briefly (2-3 paragraphs) explain the reason for sending the letter. When writing paragraphs, don’t use many sentences. If you do not want your letter to be deleted — address your explanation to the recipient as much as possible.

Be polite and confident at the same time. Don’t use phrases like “I know you’re too busy, however” or “I usually never ask but” and the like. Expressions like these show despair and insecurity.

If you want to interview for your blog, write something like: “You’ve done an impressive job at [industry / company] rolling up a [company / program]. I would to interview you for my blog [title] that has over [number] readers. Do you have time to chat next week? «

Thank you and signing a letter

The closing phrase is almost as important as the introduction. The best email is a short one, so don’t include unnecessary details or unnecessary information. Complete the letter with a phrase like:

• thank you for your time;
• thank you for your help;
• Thanks in advance;
• Thank You.

Remember that thank you emails increase the chances of getting a response. Also, add a signature to help the recipient contact you.

With these simple steps, you will successfully introduce yourself in emails to colleagues or any other staff. Before sending any letter — make sure there are no mistakes, check your grammar and spelling several times. Remember, there will only be one opportunity for you to make a positive first impression.

Source: https://preply.com/blog/2018/05/17/svobodnoe-obshhenie-kak-predstavitsya-na-anglijskom-yazyke/