Writing a personal profile is one of the most practical skills you can develop in English. Whether you need it for a job application, a CV, or even a letter to a friend, knowing how to present yourself clearly and correctly makes a real difference. This exercise brings together everything related to spelling and punctuation into a single, meaningful piece of writing.
What should a personal profile include?
A well-structured profile is a short text — between 120 and 150 words — that shares key information about who you are. The goal is to communicate clearly while paying close attention to how you spell and punctuate every sentence.
Here are the elements to include:
- A brief statement about why you are writing the text.
- Interesting personal details: what you studied, your age, where you live.
- A description of your skills, what you like to do, or what you dislike.
- Optional content from previous exercises, such as places to visit in your city or an exciting life event.
You can also incorporate acronyms, plurals, and even Latin words or words from Old English to demonstrate range in your vocabulary [1:06].
How does a good profile example look?
Let's look at the sample profile shared during the lesson [2:02]. It opens with a clear purpose: "This profile will help you know a little bit more about me." That single line sets the reader's expectation right away.
The author then introduces personal facts — a 50-year-old Colombian teacher with more than 20 years of experience teaching English, living in Bogotá. Notice how the description moves naturally from professional background to location.
How can you add detail about your city?
The example highlights Bogotá as a historic and beautiful city and lists specific attractions: the National Museum, Monserrate, and La Candelaria. It even recommends restaurants in Usaquén, mentioning Colombian and Italian cuisine [2:24]. This kind of concrete detail makes a profile memorable.
How can you include hobbies and life events?
After describing the city, the profile transitions into hobbies — reading, watching films, and learning about history. Then it shares the most exciting life event: a trip to Mexico, visiting Mexico City, Cancún, and Tulum [2:50]. Specific places like the pyramids in Teotihuacán, the beaches of Isla Mujeres, and the natural wells in Cancún give the text vivid detail. The profile closes with a forward-looking sentence: "I would like to go to Peru next."
What should you keep in mind when writing yours?
The most important reminder is to check your punctuation and spelling carefully before sharing your work [3:30]. Every comma, period, and capital letter matters. Take your time reviewing the text.
A few practical tips:
- Use apostrophes correctly in possessives like city's.
- Watch out for capitalization of proper nouns: city names, landmarks, countries.
- Form plurals properly — hobbies, restaurants, beaches.
- Keep sentences short and direct so errors are easier to spot.
Download the template from the additional resources, write your profile following the structure above, and share it in the comments section. Reading other people's profiles — and getting feedback on yours — is one of the best ways to improve your writing skills in English.
