How to Share Your Name and Job

Learn how to share your name and job in English with simple phrases, a short dialogue, and easy examples for Arabic speakers at A1 level.

  • المسار: اللغة الإنجليزية
  • القسم: المحادثة
  • المستوى: A1
  • وقت القراءة: 2 دقيقة
  • آخر تحديث: 20 أغسطس 2026

Why This Matters Two questions come up in almost every first conversation: What is your name? and What do you do? If you can answer these two questions clearly, you can start a real conversation anywhere — at work, at a party, or on a plane. Let's keep it simple and get you ready right now. Key Phrases Here are the most important phrases for sharing your name and job . Read each one out loud. My name is [Sara]. — Use this to say your name. Replace Sara with your name. I am a [doctor]. — Use this to say your job. The word a comes before most jobs. What is your name? — Ask someone their name. W…

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Do I say 'I am engineer' or 'I am an engineer'?
Always say <strong>I am an engineer</strong>. You need <em>a</em> or <em>an</em> before a job. Use <em>an</em> before jobs that start with a vowel sound, like engineer, actor, or accountant.
Is 'What do you do?' a rude question in English?
No, it is a very normal and friendly question in English. People ask it all the time when they meet someone new.
Can I say 'My name is' and 'I am' both for my name?
Yes! Both <em>My name is Sara</em> and <em>I am Sara</em> are correct. <em>My name is</em> is a little more formal, but both are used every day.
How do I ask someone their name politely?
The simplest way is <em>What is your name?</em> You can also say <em>Can I ask your name?</em> for a slightly more polite tone.