Writing: A1 Lesson 6: Writing About Yourself (My name is...)

Writing: Basic Mechanics

A1 Lesson 6: Writing About Yourself

Listen to the example sentences.

What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write 4-5 simple, correct sentences about yourself, including your name, country, job, and hobbies.

Before You Write 🧠

Key Sentence Patterns (Click 🔊)

These are the 4 main building blocks for your first paragraph.

My name is...

| ខ្ញុំឈ្មោះ...

Use this to introduce your name.

I am from...

| ខ្ញុំមកពី...

Use this to say your country or city.

I am a...

| ខ្ញុំគឺ​ជា...

Use this to say your job (e.g., a student, a teacher).

I like...

| ខ្ញុំចូលចិត្ត...

Use this to talk about your hobby (e.g., football, music).

Building Your Paragraph: Step-by-Step

Let's look at each sentence one by one. Listen and repeat.

Step 1: Say Your Name

Start with My name is... or I am.... Remember to use a capital letter for your name.

Example: "My name is Dara."

Step 2: Say Where You Are From

Use I am from.... Remember to use a capital letter for your country or city.

Example: "I am from Cambodia."

Step 3: Say Your Job

Use I am a... or I am an.... Use "an" if the job starts with a vowel sound (a, e, i, o, u).

Example 1: "I am a student."

Example 2: "I am an engineer."

Step 4: Say Something You Like

Use I like... followed by a noun (thing).

Example: "I like football."

Putting It All Together (Model Text)

Listen to the full introduction paragraph.

Hello.

My name is Vanna.
I am from Siem Reap.
I am a tour guide.
I like reading books.

Practice What You Learned 🎯

Quiz: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct word: is, am, a, or like.

1. My name Sophea.

2. I from Phnom Penh.

3. I am teacher.

4. I music.

Your Writing Mission ⭐

Write Your Own Introduction

Now it's your turn! Write your own 4-5 sentence paragraph in your notebook. Use the model text and the template below to help you. Ask your teacher to check it!

Hello.
My name is .
I am from .
I am a .
I like .