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Personal Profile

Write about yourself clearly and accurately

What is a personal profile?

Purpose
Introduce yourself — name, age, origin, job, hobby
Length
30–50 words
Register
Neutral — not too formal, not too casual
Where used
Application forms, websites, introductions

Key language

Name / age
My name is... / I am ... years old.
Origin
I am from... / I live in...
Job / study
I work as a... / I am a student of...
Hobby
In my free time, I like... / I enjoy...
Use simple present tense throughout. Do not use contractions in a semi-formal profile.

Model answer

Example
My name is Ana. I am 24 years old and I am from Brazil. I work as a nurse. In my free time, I enjoy reading and cooking.
Check
Does it answer all four points? Is it 30–50 words?
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