HOW TO TALK ABOUT YOURSELF IN ENGLISH (Without Sounding Robotic)

"So, tell me about yourself." It's one of the most common questions in English — in job interviews, first dates, and every new conversation you'll ever have — and it's also one of the easiest to get wrong. In this episode, Vicky and Jeffrey break down why memorized answers fall apart the moment someone asks a follow-up question, and share a simple, flexible way to talk about yourself that sounds natural instead of rehearsed. You'll learn a simple three-part structure for introducing yourself, natural phrases to use when you're put on the spot and your mind goes blank, and why a small honest story always beats a polished list of facts. Vicky and Jeffrey also role-play three real situations — a job interview, a first date, and a networking event — so you can hear the difference between a flat, memorized answer and a natural one. Perfect for B1–B2 English learners preparing for interviews, networking events, or just everyday small talk in English. Timestamps: 0:00 – Hook: the student who memorized his own biography 0:49 – Welcome and today's topic 3:11 – Vicky's three-part formula 3:31 – Vicky and Jeffrey disagree: structure vs. instinct 5:32 – Live example: introducing yourself at a conference 7:32 – "What do you do?" vs "what do you do for fun?" 8:00 – What to say when you freeze 10:26 – The over-preparing trap 11:48 – Bad answer vs. good answer, side by side 13:01 – Roleplay: job interview 14:07 – Roleplay: first date small talk 14:58 – Roleplay: networking event 16:36 – Recap and wrap-up #EnglishPodcast #TalkAboutYourselfinEnglish #EnglishSelfIntroduction #EnglishConversationPractice #LearnEnglishPodcast #EnglishSmallTalk