# Talking about yourself to others

**Language:** English  
**CEFR Level:** A1  

> Listen in as James and Sophia talk about introducing yourself and making small talk with new people in real, everyday English. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

**Setting:** James and Sophia are sitting next to each other at a community welcome event in a neighborhood Chicago coffee shop. They break the ice and spend the afternoon introducing themselves, exchanging details about their jobs, hometowns, and daily routines.

## Lessons

### 1. Introducing yourself to someone

James asks if a seat is available and exchanges names with Sophia.

### 2. Greeting someone politely

James and Sophia say it is nice to meet each other and ask how they are doing.

### 3. Talking about your job

James and Sophia discuss their professions in marketing and graphic design.

### 4. Asking where someone is from

James and Sophia talk about their hometowns of Austin and Seattle.

### 5. Asking where someone lives

James and Sophia discover that they both live in the same neighborhood.

### 6. Talking about morning routines

James explains his early morning running habit, surprising Sophia.

### 7. Talking about hobbies and baking

Sophia shares her love of baking bread and offers to bring some for James.