Introducing

1.- Introducing:

This section is used to ask for and give personal information (name, phone number, profession, etc.). It is also useful for introducing oneself and others, as well as describing physical and psychological characteristics. Additionally, it helps indicate the location of a person or object and express emotions and states of mind.

Key uses of “Introducing”:

Asking and providing personal details (e.g., “What is your name?” “Where are you from?”)
Introducing yourself or someone else (e.g., “This is my friend Sarah.”)
Describing physical appearance (e.g., “He is tall and has brown hair.”)
Describing personality and emotions (e.g., “She is friendly and optimistic.”)
Indicating location (e.g., “The book is on the table.”)
Talking about feelings and states of mind (e.g., “I am happy today.”)

Aux: To Be
Present: Am, Is, Are
Past: Was, Were

I – am / was
You – are / were
He – is / was
She – is / was
It – is / was
We – are / were
They – are / were

Here’s a list of personal information questions for practicing with English:

Basic Personal Details

What is your full name?
How do you spell your last name?
Do you have a middle name?
What is your first name?
What is your surname?

Nationality & Background

Where are you from?
What is your nationality?
Were you born in this country?
Do you have dual nationality?
What languages do you speak?

Address & Location

Where do you live?
What is your home address?
Do you live in a house or an apartment?
How long have you lived there?
Is your neighborhood quiet or noisy?

Contact Information

What is your phone number?
How can I contact you?
What is your email address?
Do you use social media to stay in touch?
Can I reach you by WhatsApp?

Family & Relationships

Do you have any siblings?
Are you married?
Do you have children?
What do your parents do?
How big is your family?

Occupation & Work

What do you do for a living?
Where do you work?
How long have you been in your current job?
Do you like your job? Why or why not?
What would be your dream job?

Education

Where did you go to school?
Did you go to university?
What did you study?
Are you currently studying anything?
What is your highest level of education?

Hobbies & Interests

What do you like to do in your free time?
Do you play any sports?
What kind of music do you like?
Do you enjoy reading?
What are your hobbies?

Daily Life & Routines

What time do you usually wake up?
How do you get to work/school?
What do you usually do on weekends?
Do you prefer staying at home or going out?
What do you usually eat for breakfast?

Future Plans

Where do you see yourself in five years?
Do you plan to travel abroad?
Are you saving money for something special?
Would you like to move to another country?
What are your goals for this year?

Personal Information Practice Activity

Objective:

Students will practice asking and answering questions related to personal information using open and closed questions. The activity will improve fluency, comprehension, and confidence in speaking.

Activity Structure:

1. Warm-Up (5 minutes)

Begin by asking students:
- “How do we introduce ourselves?”
- “What information do people usually ask when meeting someone for the first time?”
Write key phrases on the board:
- “My name is…”
- “I am from…”
- “I live in…”
- “I work as…”

2. Pair or Group Practice (10-15 minutes)

Instructions:

Students will work in pairs or small groups.
They will take turns asking and answering personal information questions.
Encourage them to add details to their answers.

Example Conversation:
🔹 Student A: What is your name?
🔸 Student B: My name is Sofia.
🔹 Student A: Where are you from?
🔸 Student B: I’m from Brazil, but I live in Argentina.
🔹 Student A: What do you do for a living?
🔸 Student B: I work as an engineer.

Variation:

One student asks all questions as an interviewer, the other responds. Then, they switch roles.
For larger groups, have students introduce their partner to the class:
- “This is Sofia. She is from Brazil and works as an engineer.”

3. Information Gap Activity (10 minutes)

Preparation: Prepare a worksheet where some details are missing (e.g., name, country, job).
Students must ask their partner questions to fill in the blanks.

Example:

Name	Nationality	City	Job	Hobbies
?	Chilean	Santiago	?	Playing guitar

Student A: “What is your name?”
Student B: “My name is Diego.”
Student A fills in the missing details.

4. Speed Interview (10-15 minutes)

Students form two lines facing each other.
One student asks a question, and the other answers.
After 1 minute, they rotate to a new partner.
Encourage students to ask follow-up questions to make the conversation more natural.

5. Writing & Reflection (5-10 minutes)

Students write a short paragraph about themselves using the information from the activity.
Example:
“My name is Diego. I am from Chile, and I live in Santiago. I work as a web designer, and in my free time, I enjoy playing the guitar and traveling.”

Alternative:

Ask students to write about their partner, then share with the class.

6. Fun Challenge (Optional)

Two Truths and a Lie:
- Each student writes three sentences about themselves (two true, one false).
- Example:
  1. I have two brothers.
  2. I speak five languages.
  3. I love swimming.
- Others must ask questions to guess which statement is false!