Learn German: Hallo! Ich bin Anna.

No! Unlike in English, the German word for "I" (ich) is only capitalized when it is the first word of a sentence. It is capitalized in this sentence simply because it comes right after the punctuation mark.

How do I pronounce the ch in Ich?

The ch sound in ich is a "soft ch." You make it by pushing air over the middle of your tongue. It sounds very similar to the breathy "h" at the beginning of the English words "huge" or "human." Try to avoid making it sound like a hard "k" or an English "sh."

Where does the word bin come from?

bin translates perfectly to "am." Just like the English verb "to be" is irregular and changes to "am" for "I", the German verb sein (to be) is also irregular. When you talk about yourself (ich), the verb always changes to bin.

Are there other ways to introduce my name in German?

Yes! While Ich bin Anna is very common and natural, you will also frequently hear Ich heiße Anna, which literally means "I am called Anna." Both are excellent, beginner-friendly ways to introduce yourself.