Explanation
Exercises
Writing · A2

Write a Detailed Personal Profile

Learn how to combine personal information, daily life, personality, interests, and goals in one clear, connected profile.

Personal Information Personal profile 20 min 50–60 words
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Explanation · 1 / 4

Learn how to connect personal details before you complete the three exercises.

Learning objective

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a detailed personal profile: introduce yourself, say where you live, describe your work or studies, add personality details and interests, and explain a personal goal.

Model text

Hi, I'm Sofia and I'm 24 years old. I live in Lisbon with my sister and work in a small hotel. I'm friendly and quite organised, although I'm sometimes shy with new people. In my free time, I enjoy photography, cooking, and cycling. I'm learning English because I want to travel and meet people from different countries.

How to write

1
Introduce yourself.

Hi, I'm Sofia and I'm 24 years old.

2
Say where you live and who you live with.

I live in Lisbon with my sister.

3
Describe your work or studies.

I work in a small hotel.

4
Add two personality details.

I'm friendly and quite organised, although I'm sometimes shy.

5
Finish with interests and a personal goal.

In my free time, I enjoy photography and cycling.
I'm learning English because I want to travel.

Useful phrases

Hi, I'm...
My name is...
I'm ... years old.
I live in... with...
I work in / at...
I study at...
I'm friendly and...
Although I'm..., I'm also...
In my free time, I...
I enjoy...
I'm learning English because...
My goal is to...

Language focus

Use the present simple for facts about your life:

I live in Lisbon.

I work in a hotel.

I enjoy photography.

Use linking words to connect ideas:

I'm friendly and organised.

I'm friendly, but sometimes shy.

I'm learning English because I want to travel.

Remember:
I live in Lisbon.
I work in a small hotel.
I enjoy photography and cycling.
Not: I am live in Lisbon.
Exercises:
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Exercise 1 · Language

Choose the correct sentence

Choose the most natural and grammatically correct sentence in each question.

Practise the language used in a detailed personal profile.
Exercise 1 · 2 / 4

Remember: use the present simple for facts and because to explain a goal.

1
Which introduction is correct?
2
Which sentence about location is correct?
3
Which sentence about work is correct?
4
Which personality sentence is correct?
5
Which sentence about interests is correct?
6
Which sentence gives a clear reason?
Exercise 2 · Structure

Build a detailed personal profile

Choose the sentence that performs each part of the profile.

Practise organising personal information in a clear order.
Exercise 2 · 3 / 4

A strong profile moves from basic information to daily life, personality, interests, and goals.

1
Introduction
2
Where you live
3
Work or studies
4
Personality
5
Interests
6
Goal or reason
Exercise 3 · Writing

Write a detailed personal profile

Now combine personal information, personality, interests, and a goal in one connected text.

Complete the first A2 Writing lesson.
Exercise 3 · 4 / 4

Write about 50–60 words. Use complete sentences and connect your ideas clearly.

Your task

Write a 50–60 word personal profile for a class, club, course, or online learning community.

  • introduce yourself and give your age
  • say where you live and who you live with
  • describe your work or studies
  • give at least two personality details
  • mention your interests or free-time activities
  • explain one personal goal or reason for learning English
Hi, I'm... My name is... I'm ... years old. I live in... with... I work in / at... I study at... I'm friendly and... Although I'm..., I'm also... In my free time, I... I enjoy... I'm learning English because... My goal is to...
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Quick check
• Write about 50–60 words
• Introduce yourself and give your age
• Say where you live and who you live with
• Describe your work or studies
• Give at least two personality details
• Mention interests or free-time activities
• Explain a personal goal or reason
• Organise the profile in at least five sentences
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