Mastering Spoken
Writing and
English
Communication
Module 1: How to
Introduce Yourself
Session 1: Prepare
Lesson Objectives
▪ Know the ways to develop self confidence
while speaking
▪ Identify the various part to be included in a
formal introduction through elevator pitch
What challenges do
you face while
speaking in English?
Developing Self-confidence while Speaking
Rehearse in front of the mirror
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes
Record you audio /video journal regularly
Tips to Engage in short conversation with your friends
Improve and family
Listen to podcasts of your choice and
summarize them
Read short stories/articles/blogs and
summarize them
Write on a topic of your choice daily
Steps to Speak Confidently in Public
Knowing your Knowing your topic Determining your
audience well purpose
Collecting your
Speaking with Making the outline
supporting
confidence and Practicing
materials
If you were introducing yourself to a
group of people you were meeting for
the first time, what are the three things
you would definitely want to share?
Self-introduction Through Elevator Pitch
o An elevator pitch is a quick summary of your
background and experiences. You can use it
to highlight why you would be a valuable
asset to the company.
o It is an impactful way of introducing yourself
in a concise manner to a potential client or an
employer.
o The name ‘elevator pitch’ reflects the idea
that it should be brief enough to be delivered
during a short elevator ride, that is, roughly
two-three minutes.
Parts of an Elevator Pitch
1. A brief introduction: Start by mentioning your name, your
university, your program/course and year
▪ Example: Hello, my name is _____. I am a ___ year student
of _____ in _____ college.”
2. Future plans: Briefly outline the field that you are
interested in.
▪ Example: I’m interested in pursuing a career in the field
of ____.”
Parts of an Elevator Pitch
3. Skills and experiences: Briefly outline your experience
and skills that are relevant to the field you are interested
in.
Example:
▪ “Last summer, I interned at ______.”
▪ “On campus, I am a member of ______ clubs.”
▪ “My classes have taught me _____.”
▪ “I am writing a research paper/creating a project on
______.”
Parts of an Elevator Pitch
4. Your expectations from the listener
a. If you’re introducing yourself to a potential employer,
talk about how working at their organization would help
you.
b. If you’re introducing yourself to new colleagues, talk
about how you’re looking forward to working with them.
Parts of an Elevator Pitch
5. Your call to action: Close the loop by mentioning
an action step you would like for them to take.
▪ For example, you could request them to share
details of potential internship/job opportunities.
Using the Elevator Pitch
Some scenarios in which you can use an
elevator pitch to introduce yourself:
o Introducing yourself to peers or seniors at a
networking event.
o Requesting someone for more information
about a professional opportunity such as an
internship or a job.
o Introducing yourself to a potential mentor.
Tips for Creating an Elevator Pitch
Keep it short and to the point
Deliver it with confidence
Prepare it in advance
Points to Tailor it for different people and
Remember scenarios
Memorize and practice it
Have clarity of what you are expecting
Elevator Pitch: Examples
Let’s watch two videos of students using an elevator
pitch to introduce themselves.
Example 1
Example 2
Video Debrief
• What stood out for you?
• What could have been done differently?
• What relevant information did the pitches
cover?