Explore our collection of easy English reading texts about ‘self-introduction and sharing personal information‘. These passages are designed to assist teachers in not only teaching vocabulary but also in developing other essential language skills and structures necessary for basic English learning.
What lessons can you teach with these texts ?
- Basic reading comprehension skills
- Vocabulary related to personal information, hobbies, school subjects, ….
- Writing simple sentences for self-introduction, …
- Present Simple to talk about daily routines.
1- Hi, I’m Jake
I’m Jake. I am 12 years old. I’m from Canada. I live with my mom, dad, and my little sister, Lily. We have a cozy house in a small town.
I go to Maple Elementary School. My favorite subject is Science because I love learning about animals and plants. I also enjoy playing soccer during recess with my friends.
In my free time, I like to read adventure books and play video games. I have a pet cat named Misty, and we have a lot of fun together.
My favorite color is blue, and pizza is my favorite food. On weekends, my family and I usually go hiking in the nearby forest. It’s so much fun!
I hope to make new friends and learn more cool things in the future. Nice to meet you!
Best,
Jake
2- I’m Sam, 9 years old.
Hello, New Friend.
Hey there! I’m Sam Thompson. I’m 9 years old, and my birthday is on September 3rd. My family is from Canada, but I was born here in the United States.
I live in a small village with my parents and younger sister. Our house is near a big forest, and I love animals and plants. I go to a school not far from home. The teachers are very friendly, and my friends are funny. My favorite subject is Art. I enjoy drawing and painting colorful pictures.
My mom works at a hospital, and she helps people when they’re not feeling well. My dad is a police officer, so he’s brave and helps keep our community safe. On weekends, we like to go hiking in the forest or visit the local museum.
Now, tell me about you, Kate. Where are you from? How old are you? What’s your favorite subject? Do you have any brothers or sisters? Let’s share more about ourselves!
Best wishes
Sam
3- I’m James and work in a store.
I’m James. I’m from Canada, and now I live in Toronto. I have a small family – just me, my sister, and my cat, Buddy. My sister works with computers, and I work in a store.
I’m learning French at a language school. It’s fun, and I want to use it when I travel. I have a friend, Alex. We met at the park. We like to play soccer and go for walks. On TV, I like to watch cartoons. They are funny, and I learn new words.
I miss my family in Canada, but I like my new friends here. How about you? Where are you from? What do you like to do?
4- My name is Lucy. I go to Elementary school.
My name’s Lucy, and I’m 10 years old. I live in Australia. I live in a big house with my older brother, Josh, and my mom.
I go to Sunflower Elementary School. Math is my favorite subject because I find numbers interesting. In my free time, I like to draw pictures and share them with my friends. Also, I enjoy riding my bike around the neighborhood and playing board games with my family. We have a cute little dog named Max who loves to play with us.
Purple is my favorite color, and spaghetti with meatballs is the best dinner ever for me! On weekends, we often go to the beach and collect seashells. It’s fun.
I’m happy to meet new friends and discover more fun things . Nice to meet you!
Best,
Lucy
5- Hello, I’m a college student,
Hello! Nice to meet you!
I’m Sarah Davis. I’m 20 years old and a college student too. I study at a university in Chicago. My favorite classes are Art, Spanish, and Science. I find History a bit challenging. The teachers are friendly, and I’m in my second year. I’m enjoying my time at college.
I live in a cozy apartment near the university with two roommates, Lisa and Jake. We like to cook together and sometimes go to the movies on weekends.
I have an older sister. She works as a graphic designer. We grew up in Miami. Even though we’re in different cities now, we stay in touch through phone calls and messages. I miss our family gatherings and her amazing cooking.
How about you? Do you have any siblings or roommates? What do you enjoy doing on the weekends?
Best regards,
Sarah
6 – I’m Alex, Twenty-one years old, from Tokyo.
I’m Alex, and I’m twenty-one years old. I live in Tokyo. I love this city because it’s lively, beautiful, and full of excitement. Tokyo is a famous place, and many people from around the world visit it every year. Now, I’m a college student studying computer science. I dream of becoming a software developer in the future. In my class, there are students from various countries, such as Brazil, India, Australia, Spain, and Mexico.
I work part-time at a bookstore on the weekends. I enjoy this job because it helps me gain valuable experience. I share an apartment with a roommate who is also a student, and we often study together.
My family lives in Osaka. I have a younger sister named Nicole, who is still in high school. She’s a talented artist. My parents work as doctors, and they sometimes visit me in Tokyo, which I always look forward to.
During my free time, I like to explore new websites and play online games. I also help my roommate with cooking. I usually have a simple breakfast with toast and jam, grab lunch on campus, and for dinner, I enjoy dishes like sushi and tempura.
How about you? Do you have any siblings or interesting hobbies?
Best regards,
Alex
7- My name is Mark
Hi! Nice to meet you! My name is Mark Smith. I am 18 and a student in college. I go to college in New York. My favourite courses are Geometry, French, and History. English is my hardest course. My professors are very friendly and smart. It’s my first year in college now. I love it!
I live in a big house in New Jersey. It’s near the college campus. I share the house with three other students. Their names are Bill, Tony, and Paul. We help each other with homework. On the weekend, we play football together.
I have a younger brother. He just started high school. He is 14 and lives with my parents. They live in Boston. Sometimes they visit me in Jersey. I am happy when they visit me. My Mom always brings me sweets and candy when they come. I really miss them!
8 – My name Juliet :
My name is Juliet. I am twenty years old and I live in Paris. I like my city very much because it is big, beautiful and modern. Many tourists visit our city every year because it is very famous in the world. I am a university student. I study economics because my ambition is to be a businesswoman in the future. My classmates are from different countries like China, Japan, Morocco, Italy and Canada. I work on weekends in a restaurant because studies are expensive. I like this job because it gives me a good experience.
I live with my parents in a beautiful house. I have one brother. His name is Robert. He is married and has got two kids. They are so cute and bright. My brother often helps me with my homework because he is an engineer in a big company.
In my free time, I usually surf the internet and chat with my friends. I also like to play computer games. I sometimes help my mother in the kitchen. I have three meals every day. For breakfast, I often have a glass of orange juice with some bread and cheese. I always have my lunch at university. For dinner, I like to eat spaghetti and meatballs.
9 – Hi My name is Paul :
Hi, my name is Paul and I’m 15 years old. I live with my family in a villa in Los Angeles and go to school by bus. I enjoy cycling there every morning and coming back home after school. I also like jogging, watching TV and collecting stamps. The place where I live is very quiet, with cats and dogs and people watering their gardens.
I have two sisters, one older, the other one younger, but they are very nice. I love them so much. Sometimes we play together or go shopping with my mom.
My best friend is Adam; he lives far from my house. We like playing video-games together. We’re also good at writing short stories, but we’re not good at painting.
I get up every day at 7.15 a.m. and have a big breakfast. Mornings are spent at school talking to friends and going to classes. That’s how I spent my days.
10 – My City
My name is Clark, and I will tell you about my city.
I live in an apartment. In my city, there is a post office where people mail letters. On Monday, I go to work. I work at the post office. Everyone shops for food at the grocery store. They also eat at the restaurant. The restaurant serves pizza and ice cream.
My friends and I go to the park. We like to play soccer at the park. On Fridays, we go to the cinema to see a movie. Children don’t go to school on the weekend. Each day, people go to the hospital when they are sick. The doctors and nurses take care of them. The police keep everyone safe. I am happy to live in my city.
11- My name is Emma
I’m Emma, and I’m 14 years old. I live in a small town in Vancouver with my family. I walk to school every day, and I love the fresh air in the morning and afternoon. In my free time, I enjoy riding my bike, reading books, and collecting postcards. My town is peaceful, with lots of trees, birds, and friendly neighbors.
I have one brother, Alex. He’s older than me, but we are like friends. We often play board games or watch movies together. My mom and dad both work, but on weekends, we go hiking or have picnics in the park.
My best friend is Lily; she lives nearby. We both love art and often draw pictures together. We also enjoy baking cookies and trying out new recipes.
I wake up at 7 a.m. every day and have a simple breakfast. School days are busy with classes, chatting with friends, and maybe some after-school clubs. That’s how my days usually go!
How about you? Do you have any siblings or friends you like to spend time with?
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