Daily English Lesson 1 (Intermediate) – Introducing Yourself
Welcome to Daily English Lesson 1 (Intermediate) : Introducing Yourself.
Learning how to introduce yourself in English is one of the most important skills for daily conversations. In this lesson, we’ll practice talking about who we are, where we come from, and what we enjoy. Introducing yourself is the first step to connecting with others in English.
⭐ You can also find this lesson at the beginner level. Click here to go there.
📖 Story: Introducing Yourself
Hi, my name is Sofia. I come from a small mountain town, but these days I live in a large city. Growing up in the mountains was quiet and peaceful. My parents owned a bakery, so every morning I woke up to the smell of fresh bread. I helped in the shop on weekends, serving customers and learning how to bake simple pastries.
As a child, I loved being outdoors. My friends and I would spend hours hiking in the forest, picking berries, and playing near the river. Those memories are very special to me because they remind me of the freedom of childhood.
When I became a teenager, I discovered my passion for photography. I didn’t play sports much, but I always carried a small camera with me. I loved capturing sunsets, birds, and the changing colors of the mountains. Photography gave me a creative way to express myself and also made me more observant.
After finishing high school, I moved to the city to study architecture. At first, city life was overwhelming — the traffic, the noise, the tall buildings. I missed the slow rhythm of my hometown. But with time, I adjusted and found comfort in exploring new places, meeting new people, and enjoying the diversity the city offers.
Now I work for a design company. My job involves planning and creating modern houses. I enjoy the challenge, and I’m proud when I see our projects come to life. In my free time, I still take photographs, read novels, and sometimes go hiking when I have the chance to leave the city.
That’s a little about me.
📝 Vocabulary & Explanation
Our story begins by me saying, “Let me tell you a little about myself.”
Hi, my name is Sofia. I come from (that means, the place where you were born or grew up) a small mountain town. These days, however, I live in a large city.
Growing up in the mountains was very peaceful (calm, quiet, without stress). My parents owned a bakery (a shop where bread and cakes are made and sold). Every morning, I woke up to the wonderful smell of fresh bread. On weekends, I helped in the shop. I would serve customers (help people who buy things in a shop or café) and sometimes learn how to bake simple pastries.
As a child, I loved being outdoors (outside, in nature). My friends and I spent hours hiking in the forest, picking berries, and playing near the river. Those memories are special to me because they remind me of freedom.
When I was a teenager, I discovered my passion (a strong interest in something) for photography. I wasn’t very athletic, but I always carried a small camera. I enjoyed capturing sunsets, birds, and the changing colors of the mountains. Photography made me more observant (able to notice small details).
After finishing high school, I moved to the city to study architecture. At first, life in the city was overwhelming (too big or too much to handle). The traffic, the noise, the tall buildings—all of it was very different from my hometown. But slowly, I learned to adjust (become comfortable in a new situation). I began to enjoy meeting people and discovering the diversity (a variety of cultures and ideas) of city life.
Now I work for a design company. My job involves (includes as a necessary part) planning and creating modern houses. I enjoy the challenge, and I feel proud when I see our projects come to life (an expression meaning something becomes real).
In my free time, I still take photographs, read novels, and sometimes go hiking. These activities remind me of home, while also helping me enjoy city life.
That’s a little about me.
📝Traditional Glossary
- Come from – to be originally from a place.
Example: I come from a small island. - Peaceful – calm and quiet.
Example: The park is peaceful in the early morning. - Bakery – a shop where bread and cakes are made and sold.
Example: She works in a bakery near her school. - Serve customers – to help people in a shop, café, or restaurant.
Example: He serves customers at the local café. - Outdoors – outside, not in a building.
Example: We spent the whole afternoon outdoors. - Passion – a strong interest in something.
Example: Music is her passion. - Observant – noticing things around you.
Example: The detective was very observant. - Overwhelming – something that feels too big or too much to handle.
Example: The exam was overwhelming for many students. - Adjust – to become comfortable in a new situation.
Example: It took me time to adjust to city life. - Diversity – a variety of people, cultures, or ideas.
Example: The city’s diversity makes it interesting. - Involve – to include something as a part.
Example: My work involves helping children. - Come to life – when something becomes real or active.
Example: The play came to life on stage.
🔁 Recap (150–200 words)
Sofia grew up in a small mountain town where her parents owned a bakery. She enjoyed helping in the shop and spending time outdoors with friends. As a teenager, she found her passion for photography, which made her more observant and creative.
After finishing high school, Sofia moved to the city to study architecture. At first, the change was overwhelming, but she adjusted and began to enjoy the diversity of city life.
Today, Sofia works for a design company. Her job involves creating modern houses, and she feels proud when she sees the projects come to life. In her free time, she still takes photographs, reads, and goes hiking when possible.
This story shows how to introduce yourself by talking about where you come from, your passions, and your current life.
📚Quick Reference Glossary
- Come from – to be from a place.
- Peaceful – quiet and calm.
- Bakery – shop for bread and cakes.
- Serve customers – help people in a shop/café.
- Outdoors – outside, in nature.
- Passion – strong interest.
- Observant – noticing details.
- Overwhelming – too much to handle.
- Adjust – get used to something new.
- Diversity – variety of people/cultures.
- Involve – include as part of something.
- Come to life – become real.
🏆 Practice Task
Write 6–8 sentences to introduce yourself. Try to use today’s vocabulary:
- “I come from…”
- “My passion is…”
- “At first, it was overwhelming, but I adjusted…”
🪐 Post your introduction in the comments or practice it with a friend.
Learning to introduce yourself is very important for English conversation. Practice this vocabulary to feel more confident when you meet new people. From Anchorage, Alaska, I’m Sarah Johnson. Thank you for listening.