So, you're getting ready for a visit (or stay) in an English-speaking country and are eager to make friends. But in the back of your mind you’re thinking: "I have no idea how to introduce myself in English!" Self-introductions are the cornerstone of beginning a new relationship. It's during a self-introduction that you let the other person know all the basics: your name, your age, your occupation, what you enjoy doing in your spare time, and so on. Self-introductions can be difficult and nerve-racking enough in your own language (they are for me, anyway!), so doing them in another language might leave you feeling shy or diffident. While I can't help you feel less shy, I can help you feel more prepared for your first few introductions in... Show more