# Lesson: Introducing Yourself in French
Personal Introduction
Key Phrases:
- Bonjour à tous ! – Hello everyone
- Je m’appelle [Full Name] – My name is [Full Name]
- Je suis [nationality] – I am [nationality]
- J’ai [age] ans. – I am [age] years old
- J’habite à [city or country] – I live in [city or country]
- Je suis [profession or student] – I am a [profession or student]
Example:
Bonjour à tous,
Je m’appelle John Doe. Je suis canadien. J’ai 25 ans. J’habite à Toronto. Je suis étudiant. Pendant mon temps libre, j’aime lire, écouter de la musique et voyager.
Hello everyone, My name is John Doe. I am Canadian. I am 25 years old. I live in Toronto. I am a student. In my free time, I like to read, listen to music, and travel.
Language Skills and Learning Goals
Key Phrases:
– Je parle [languages] – I speak [languages]
– Je suis ici pour apprendre le français car [reasons] – I am here to learn French because [reasons]
Example:
Je parle anglais et espagnol. Je suis ici pour apprendre le français car je suis fasciné par la culture française et je souhaite travailler en France.
I speak English and Spanish. I am here to learn French because I am fascinated by French culture and I wish to work in France.
Family Background
Key Phrases:
– Dans ma famille, il y a [number] personnes – In my family, there are [number] people
– Mon père est [profession], et ma mère est [profession] – My father is a [profession], and my mother is a [profession]
– J’ai [number] frère(s) et sœur(s) – I have [number] brother(s) and sister(s)
Example:
Dans ma famille, il y a quatre personnes : mon père, ma mère, et ma sœur cadette. Mon père est médecin, et ma mère est enseignante. J’ai une sœur.
In my family, there are four people: my father, my mother, and my younger sister. My father is a doctor, and my mother is a teacher. I have one sister.
Motivation and Expectations
Key Phrases:
– Je suis très [adjective] – I am very [adjective]
– Je souhaite [expectations/goals] – I wish to [expectations/goals]
Example:
Je suis très motivé d’apprendre le français et de découvrir la culture québécoise. Je souhaite parler couramment et me faire de nouveaux amis.
I am very motivated to learn French and to discover Quebec culture. I wish to speak fluently and make new friends.
Conclusion and Community Engagement
Key Phrase:
– Merci de m’accueillir dans votre groupe. J’espère que nous passerons de bons moments ensemble et que nous pourrons apprendre beaucoup les uns des autres
– Thank you for welcoming me into this community. I hope we will have a great time together and can learn a lot from each other.
Exercise:
Now, using the template provided in the lesson, write your own introduction in French. Include your name, age, nationality, profession or studies, hobbies, language skills, family background, your reasons for learning French, and your learning goals.
By practicing these phrases, you’ll be able to introduce yourself confidently in French, share your background, and connect with others while expressing your enthusiasm for learning the language.
