Writing a personal profile is one of the most useful skills for English learners at A1 level. Whether for social media, job applications, or school projects, knowing how to introduce yourself in English is essential. This worksheet will guide you through the process with clear examples, practical exercises, and helpful tips.

What is a Personal Profile?

A personal profile is a short introduction about yourself. It typically includes:

  • Your name and age
  • Where you're from
  • Your occupation or what you study
  • Your hobbies and interests
  • Something special about you

Example Personal Profiles

Student Profile

Hello! My name is Anna. I'm 12 years old and I'm from Spain. I live in Madrid with my parents and my brother. I'm a student at Sunshine School. I like playing football and reading books. My favorite subject is English. I want to visit London one day.

Key Elements of a Personal Profile

ElementExample SentencesNotes
NameMy name is... / I'm...Use "My name is" for formal, "I'm" for informal
AgeI'm ... years old.You can omit "years old" in informal situations
NationalityI'm from... / I'm ... (nationality)"I'm from Spain" or "I'm Spanish"
LocationI live in...Include city/country if relevant
OccupationI'm a student/teacher/doctor...Use "a" for jobs (I'm a teacher)
HobbiesI like... / I enjoy... / I love...Use -ing form after these verbs

Grammar Tips for Personal Profiles

Important Grammar Rules

  • Use the present simple tense for facts about yourself
  • Use "a" or "an" before jobs (I'm a student)
  • After "like/enjoy/love" use verb+ing (I like swimming)
  • Use capital letters for countries and nationalities (Spain, Spanish)
  • Use "and" to connect similar ideas (I like football and basketball)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don't say "I'm student" (missing article)
  • Don't say "I like swim" (wrong verb form)
  • Don't say "I from Spain" (missing verb)
  • Don't say "I'm 12" in formal situations (include "years old")
  • Don't use "the" with most countries (not "the Spain")

Practice Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the profile with the correct words:

Hello! My name ___ (be) Marco. I ___ (be) 14 years old. I ___ (be) from Italy. I ___ (live) in Rome. I ___ (be) a student. I ___ (like) playing video games and ___ (watch) movies. I ___ (have) one sister.

 

Exercise 2: Rewrite the Sentences

Correct these sentences from a personal profile:

  1. I from Turkey. 
  2. I'm student. 
  3. I like swim. 
  4. I live the France. 

Exercise 3: Match the Questions and Answers

Drag the answers to match the questions:

I'm a student.
My name is Sophia.
I'm from Brazil.
I'm 15 years old.

Exercise 4: Choose the Correct Option

Select the correct word to complete each sentence:

  1. I ___ from Germany. 
  2. She ___ a doctor. 
  3. They ___ students. 
  4. We ___ from London. 

Exercise 5: Write Your Own Profile

Now write your own personal profile using what you've learned. Include:

  • Your name and age
  • Where you're from
  • Your occupation or studies
  • Your hobbies
  • Something special about you
 

Useful Vocabulary for Personal Profiles

Countries and Nationalities

CountryNationalityLanguage
SpainSpanishSpanish
FranceFrenchFrench
GermanyGermanGerman
ChinaChineseChinese
JapanJapaneseJapanese

Common Hobbies and Interests

  • Sports: football, basketball, swimming, tennis
  • Arts: painting, drawing, photography, music
  • Reading: books, magazines, comics
  • Technology: video games, programming, robotics
  • Outdoor activities: hiking, camping, cycling