Introducing yourself in a professional setting is one of the first skills you need when working or networking in English. A good introduction makes you sound confident, polite, and credible. In this lesson, you’ll learn useful vocabulary, sentence structures, and examples to help you introduce yourself effectively in business situations.
Step 1: Start with a greeting
Begin with a polite and friendly greeting. Use formal or semi-formal expressions depending on the situation.
Useful vocabulary and phrases:
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“Good morning / Good afternoon.”
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“It’s nice to meet you.”
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“I’m pleased to meet you.”
Example:
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“Good morning, it’s nice to meet you. My name is Anna.”
Step 2: State your name clearly
Say your full name slowly and clearly, especially in international environments where names might be unfamiliar.
Example:
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“I’m David Johnson.”
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“My name is Maria Fernandez.”
Tip: If your name is difficult to pronounce, you can add:
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“You can call me…”
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“Most people just call me…”
Step 3: Mention your job title and company
This helps others understand your role and professional background.
Useful vocabulary:
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“I work as a [job title].”
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“I’m the [position] at [company].”
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“I’m responsible for [main responsibility].”
Examples:
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“I work as a project manager at Global Tech.”
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“I’m the marketing specialist at Bright Solutions. I’m responsible for online campaigns.”
Step 4: Add professional background or experience
Sharing a little about your experience helps you connect with others.
Useful vocabulary:
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“I have experience in…”
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“I’ve been working in [industry] for [X years].”
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“My background is in…”
Examples:
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“I’ve been working in finance for over five years.”
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“My background is in international trade and logistics.”
Step 5: Show interest in the other person
A professional introduction isn’t just about you—it’s also about building a relationship.
Useful vocabulary:
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“And what about you?”
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“May I ask what you do?”
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“It would be great to hear more about your role.”
Example:
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“I’m responsible for leading the design team. And what about you?”
Putting it all together: Full example
Here’s how all the steps can sound in a natural introduction:
“Good afternoon, it’s a pleasure to meet you. My name is Sarah Lee. I work as a business development manager at Orion Consulting. I’ve been working in international sales for almost eight years. I’d love to hear more about your work.”
Practice activity
Try writing your own professional introduction using this structure:
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Greeting
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Name
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Job title and company
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Experience or background
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Question for the other person
Example template:
“[Greeting], my name is [name]. I’m a [job title] at [company]. I [experience/background]. What about you?”
Tips for remembering vocabulary long term
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Repeat and practice: Say your introduction aloud daily.
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Record yourself: Listen and adjust your pronunciation.
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Use it in real life: Try introducing yourself in English during meetings or networking events.
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Personalize the phrases: Adapt them to your real job and experience so they feel natural.
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