# Talking about yourself to others

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

> Listen in as Madison and Lucas talk about introducing yourself when meeting 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:** A community welcome event at a local park in Austin, Texas. Madison and Lucas meet for the first time as new neighbors living on the same street and sit together at a picnic table.

## Lessons

### 1. Introducing yourself

Madison asks Lucas if a seat is free, and the two introduce themselves.

### 2. Talking about where you live

Lucas asks Madison about her street address and they discover they are neighbors.

### 3. Discussing your hometown and job

Madison and Lucas talk about where they are from and what they do for a living.

### 4. Describing your work and home life

Lucas asks Madison whether she works at home and if she lives alone.

### 5. Talking about family and pets

Madison mentions her younger brother, and Lucas talks about his dog, Max.

### 6. Sharing hobbies and free-time activities

Madison asks if Lucas's dog is with him and they share their favorite free-time activities.

### 7. Making plans to do an activity

Madison invites Lucas to go hiking sometime before saying goodbye.