Introducing yourself in German is one of the first skills you learn at the A1 level. With a few simple phrases you can say your name, your origin, your age, and basic details about your life. These expressions help you start real conversations with confidence.
How to say your name
There are two common ways to introduce your name in German.
- Ich heiße… I am called…
- Ich bin… I am…
Examples:
- Ich heiße Anna. My name is Anna.
- Ich bin Markus. I am Markus.
How to say where you are from
You can talk about your origin with these simple structures.
- Ich komme aus… I come from…
- Ich wohne in… I live in…
Examples:
- Ich komme aus Mexiko. I come from Mexico.
- Ich wohne in Berlin. I live in Berlin.
How to say your age
German uses the verb have to express age.
- Ich bin … Jahre alt. I am … years old.
Examples:
- Ich bin 25 Jahre alt. I am 25 years old.
How to say which languages you speak
- Ich spreche… I speak…
- Ich lerne Deutsch. I am learning German.
Examples:
- Ich spreche Englisch und Spanisch. I speak English and Spanish.
- Ich lerne Deutsch. I am learning German.
How to say what you do
- Ich arbeite als… I work as…
- Ich studiere… I study…
Examples:
- Ich arbeite als Designer. I work as a designer.
- Ich studiere Informatik. I study computer science.
How to share simple personal details
These short phrases help you talk about your interests.
- Ich mag… I like…
- Mein Hobby ist… my hobby is…
Examples:
- Ich mag Musik. I like music.
- Mein Hobby ist Reisen. My hobby is traveling.
A complete A1 self introduction
Here is a simple model you can follow.
Hallo, ich heiße Anna. Ich komme aus Mexiko und ich wohne in München. Ich bin 28 Jahre alt. Ich spreche Spanisch und Englisch, und ich lerne Deutsch. Ich arbeite als Lehrerin. Mein Hobby ist Musik.
Hello, my name is Anna. I come from Mexico and I live in Munich. I am 28 years old. I speak Spanish and English, and I am learning German. I work as a teacher. My hobby is music.
How to practice your self-introduction
- Repeat each phrase with real audio to make pronunciation easier.
- Build your own introduction using the model.
- Record yourself to check clarity and rhythm.
- Practice with simple variations, for example, changing your job or hobbies.
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