Introducing

Myself
Myself
My name is Maria, but my friends call me Mia.
I am 20 years old, and I live in San Miguel.
I am originally from El Salvador, but now I live in a big city.
I am a student at UNIVO.
My favorite hobby is dancing, and I also enjoy reading books.
In my free time, I like to go to the beach because it relaxes me.
One thing I am good at is learning languages, and I learned it by
practicing every day.
My dream is to travel the world because I love exploring new cultures.
A fun fact about me is I can whistle a song perfectly.
I would describe myself as friendly and hardworking.
1. My name is ________, but my friends call me ________.
2. I am ________ years old, and I live in ________ (city/town).
3. I am originally from ________, but now I live in ________.
4. I work as a ________ / I am a student at ________.
5. My favorite hobby is ________, and I also enjoy ________.
6. In my free time, I like to ________ because ________.
7. One thing I am good at is ________, and I learned it by ________.
8. My dream is to ________ because ________.
9. A fun fact about me is ________.
10. I would describe myself as ________ (adjective) and ________ (adjective).
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1. My full name is ________, and I am often described as ________ (adjective). People usually
remember me because ________.
2. I was born on ________ (date) in ________ (city), a place known for ________ (describe
something unique about your hometown).
3. Currently, I live in ________, where I ________ (describe what you do: work, study, etc.) and
spend most of my time ________.
4. I am passionate about ________, which I discovered when ________. It makes me feel
________ (emotion) because ________.
5. One of the most interesting experiences in my life was ________. It taught me ________
and helped me grow as a person.
6. If I had to describe my personality, I would say I am ________ and ________ (adjectives). I
believe these traits help me ________ (explain how your personality benefits you).
7. In the future, I hope to ________, as I have always been inspired by ________. This goal is
important to me because ________.
8. One of my proudest achievements is ________, which I accomplished by ________.
9. If I could live anywhere in the world, I would choose ________ because ________.
10. Something people might not know about me is that I ________. It surprises them
because ________.
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My full name is María Elena López, and I am often described as determined. People usually
remember me because I never give up when working on something important.
I was born on May 15, 2003, in Santa Ana, a place known for its beautiful cathedral and friendly
people.
Currently, I live in San Salvador, where I study English and work part-time as a tutor, and spend
most of my time reading books or practicing my English skills.
I am passionate about writing poetry, which I discovered when I was 12 years old. It makes me
feel creative and free because it allows me to express my emotions.
One of the most interesting experiences in my life was going on an exchange program to Canada.
It taught me how to adapt to new cultures and helped me grow as a person.
If I had to describe my personality, I would say I am curious and hardworking. I believe these traits
help me explore new opportunities and achieve my goals.
In the future, I hope to become a translator for the United Nations, as I have always been inspired
by the idea of helping people from different cultures communicate. This goal is important to me
because I value diversity and global collaboration.
One of my proudest achievements is winning a national writing competition, which I
accomplished by dedicating many hours to editing my essay.
If I could live anywhere in the world, I would choose New Zealand because it has stunning
landscapes and a peaceful lifestyle.
Something people might not know about me is that I can play five musical instruments. It surprises
them because I don’t often talk about my musical hobbies.
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What’s your name?
"My name is Maria Elena López."
What do you do?
"I’m an English tutor." and "I work as a project manager for an international language
institute."
Why are you here?
"I came to meet people in the language education field."
What is your professional background?
"I’ve been tutoring English for a few years."
What are your experiences related to cultural exchange or travel?
"I participated in an exchange program in Canada." and "I worked in Japan for two years."
What are you most proud of professionally?
"Winning a national writing competition in El Salvador."
What are your long-term goals?
"My dream is to work as a translator for the United Nations."
Where are you based?
"I’m based in San Salvador."
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General Questions:
What inspired you to choose your career?
How did you get started in your field?
What challenges have you faced in your profession?
What do you enjoy most about what you do?
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Background and Experiences:

What was it like growing up in your hometown?
What’s one lesson you’ve learned from working in
different countries?
How has your cultural background influenced your
career choices?
Have you worked on any interesting projects recently?
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Aspirations and Achievements:

What’s your biggest accomplishment so far?
What are your goals for the next five years?
What motivates you to keep growing professionally?
If you could change one thing about your career
journey, what would it be?
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Networking and Collaboration:

Are you currently working on any projects where you’d
need collaboration?
What kind of professional connections are you looking for?
Do you attend networking events often? If so, what do you
gain from them?
What advice would you give to someone entering your
field?
 Maria: Hi there! I don’t think we’ve met before. My name is Maria Elena López.
Dialogue Alex: Hi, Maria! Nice to meet you. I’m Alex Carter. So, what brings you to this
event?
Maria: Well, I’m currently an English tutor, and I came to meet people in the
language education field. Networking is always a great opportunity. How
about you?
Alex: That’s fantastic! I’m here because I work as a project manager for an
international language institute. I oversee programs that focus on teaching
English abroad.
Maria: That sounds really interesting! I’ve always been fascinated by cross-
cultural education. I’ve been tutoring English for a few years now, but my
passion for it started earlier. I realized how much I loved languages when I
participated in an exchange program in Canada.
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Alex: That’s amazing! It must have been a transformative experience. What
would you say you learned from it?
Maria: Oh, definitely. It taught me to adapt to new environments and
appreciate different cultures. Plus, it really boosted my confidence in
communicating in English. What about you? Have you had similar
experiences?
Alex: Yes, actually. I worked in Japan for two years as an English instructor
before transitioning to management. It was challenging at first, but it taught
me so much about patience and the importance of understanding cultural
nuances.
 Maria: That’s so inspiring. Speaking of challenges, one of my proudest

Dialogue achievements was winning a national writing competition in El Salvador. It

was tough balancing that with my studies, but I’m glad I pushed through.
Alex: That’s impressive, Maria. Writing is such an important skill, especially
in our field. Do you have any long-term goals related to your career?
Maria: Absolutely! My dream is to work as a translator for the United
Nations someday. I love the idea of facilitating communication on a global
scale. How about you?
Alex: That’s a wonderful goal! For me, I’d like to start my own consulting
firm to help schools implement innovative language programs. It’s still a
work in progress, but I’m excited about the possibilities.
 Maria: That’s ambitious! I’m sure you’ll make it happen. By the way, where

Dialogue are you based?

Alex: I live in Seattle, but I travel a lot for work. What about you?
Maria: I’m based in San Salvador, but I’d love to live in New Zealand
someday. It’s always been a dream of mine—such beautiful landscapes
and a peaceful atmosphere.
Alex: New Zealand sounds amazing. Well, it’s been great talking to you,
Maria. If you’d like, we can exchange contacts. It would be great to stay in
touch.
Maria: I’d love that! Here’s my card. Feel free to reach out if you’re ever in
San Salvador.
Alex: Thanks, Maria. And here’s mine. Good luck with all your goals—I’m
sure you’ll achieve great things!
Maria: Same to you, Alex. Enjoy the rest of the event!