Practise a German introduction using recorded example identities. Lena and Sam give names, countries and interests; Sam then asks whether Lena lives nearby. Use these fictional details to rehearse the word order and understand the replies. Your own country or activity may require different wording, so the exercises check the exact recorded models.
Giving your name and origin
Start with a greeting, then give your name. The simplest pattern is a short sentence with ich, the verb bin, and your name. For example, «Ich bin Alex.» means "I'm Alex." The verb bin is the "I" form of sein (to be). Next, say where you are from. Use ich komme aus plus the country. For example, «Ich komme aus Kanada.» means "I'm from Canada." The word aus means "from." If you want to say which city you live in now, use ich wohne in plus the city. For example, «Ich wohne in Berlin.» means "I live in Berlin." Notice that wohne (live) and komme (come) are different verbs. You can combine these patterns: name first, then origin, then city if you like. Keep each sentence short and clear.
Adding one interest
The phrase «Ich wandere gern.» means I like hiking. In the dialogue, Sam says «Ich bin Sam, aus Australien. Ich wandere gern.» Lena responds «Cool! Ich komme aus Österreich und ich fotografiere gern.» meaning she is from Austria and likes photography. Practise these two stated interests first. Gern expresses liking an activity; its placement depends on the full sentence, so follow these complete models.
Listening to a short exchange
The four lines alternate A, B, A, B. Lena opens with «Hallo! Ich bin Lena. Und du?» Sam responds «Ich bin Sam, aus Australien. Ich wandere gern.» Lena adds «Cool! Ich komme aus Österreich und ich fotografiere gern.» and Sam asks «Schön! Wohnst du hier in der Nähe?» meaning Nice! Do you live nearby? That final question is Sam’s line, and this recording does not include an answer to it.
Listen once, then say the phrase yourself. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
Checking available voices…
Ich bin Alex.
I'm Alex.
ikh bin AH-leks
Ich komme aus Kanada.
I'm from Canada.
ikh KOM-uh ows KAH-nah-dah
Ich wohne in Berlin.
I live in Berlin.
ikh VOH-nuh in ber-LEEN
Ich wandere gern.
I like hiking.
ikh VAN-duh-ruh gairn
Read one side aloud, then answer in your own words. The goal is to make the exchange yours.
Hallo! Ich bin Lena. Und du?
Hi! I'm Lena. And you?Ich bin Sam, aus Australien. Ich wandere gern.
I'm Sam, from Australia. I like hiking.Cool! Ich komme aus Österreich und ich fotografiere gern.
Cool! I'm from Austria and I like photography.Schön! Wohnst du hier in der Nähe?
Nice! Do you live nearby?Your turn
Try each prompt out loud. Choose a guided start, the full sequence, or a challenge pass after your first attempt.
Guided exchange: build your introduction
Take the example identity Alex. Give the recorded name, Canadian origin and hiking interest as three separate sentences. These are practice details.
Your task: Say «Ich bin Alex.» then «Ich komme aus Kanada.» then «Ich wandere gern.» Listen to each clip to check the word order, then repeat the three sentences without looking.
Reply comprehension: choose the correct response
Listen to Lena and Sam’s first meeting. Which reply both gives Sam’s name and says he is from Australia? Use the exact recorded lines below.
Your task: Choose the best reply to «Hallo! Ich bin Lena. Und du?». Say your choice out loud, then say the full reply. After that, listen to «Ich bin Sam, aus Australien. Ich wandere gern.» to check your answer. Then read «Cool! Ich komme aus Österreich und ich fotografiere gern.» and «Schön! Wohnst du hier in der Nähe?» and decide which line is a follow-up question about where someone lives.
Recall the recorded exchange
Replay the four dialogue clips in order, then cover their text. Keep the two speakers in the same roles throughout the exchange.
Your task: Say all four recorded lines from memory, alternating A, B, A, B. After one attempt, compare with the complete model below. If practising with a partner, exchange parts and keep the same conversation order.
Common questions
Do I need to use ich heiße instead of ich bin for my name?
Both are correct. The dialogue line «Hallo! Ich bin Lena. Und du?» uses ich bin, which is very common in casual speech. Ich heiße is also fine and slightly more neutral. Choose one and practice it until it feels easy. You can switch later without any problem.
What if I do not have a country or city to say yet?
Use the sample details while rehearsing: Alex from Canada, Lena from Austria and Sam from Australia. The exercises check these recorded sentences. For your own introduction, first learn the correct form of your country or city; some place names need articles or other changes.
Sources and further reading
- german: introduce yourself sociallyChecked September 2026
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