In this workshop, you will practice introducing a friend in Chinese and responding when someone greets your friend. You will use short recorded lines to hear natural pronunciation, then take turns speaking both roles. The goal is to help you feel comfortable with a simple introduction exchange, not to memorize grammar rules. Listen, repeat, and check your understanding with the tasks below.
Introducing Your Friend
When you introduce someone, you can say a simple line like «这是我的朋友 Sam。», which means 'This is my friend Sam.' To add where he is from and your relationship to him, you can say «他是美国人，是我的同学。», which means 'He is American, and he is my classmate.' These lines are short and useful for a first introduction. Practice saying each one slowly, then at a natural speed. Pay attention to the tone of each syllable, but do not worry about perfection. The goal is to be understood.
A Short Greeting Exchange
Here is a short exchange between two speakers. Speaker A says «你好，这是我的朋友 Sam。», which means 'Hello, this is my friend Sam.' Speaker B replies with «你好，Sam。很高兴认识你。», meaning 'Hello, Sam. Nice to meet you.' Then Speaker A adds more information with «他是美国人，是我的同学。», which means 'He is American, and he is my classmate.' Speaker B responds with «太好了，我们一起来吧。», meaning 'Great, let's come together.' Notice how the conversation flows: A introduces, B greets, A adds detail, B responds positively. You can practice both roles. When you swap roles, the order of the lines stays the same: first the introduction, then the greeting, then the extra detail, then the positive reply.
Listen once, then say the phrase yourself. Slow playback keeps the original pitch.
Checking available voices…
这是我的朋友 Sam。
This is my friend Sam.
Zhè shì wǒ de péngyou Sam.
他叫 Sam。
He is called Sam.
Tā jiào Sam.
他是美国人。
He is American.
Tā shì Měiguó rén.
她是我的同学。
She is my classmate.
Tā shì wǒ de tóngxué.
Read one side aloud, then answer in your own words. The goal is to make the exchange yours.
你好，这是我的朋友 Sam。
Hello, this is my friend Sam.你好，Sam。很高兴认识你。
Hello, Sam. Nice to meet you.他是美国人，是我的同学。
He is American, and he is my classmate.太好了，我们一起来吧。
Great, let's come together.Your turn
Try each prompt out loud. Choose a guided start, the full sequence, or a challenge pass after your first attempt.
Guided Introduction Exchange
You will play both Speaker A and Speaker B in a short exchange. Use the recorded lines as your guide. First, listen to each line, then repeat it. After that, say the lines in order without the recording.
Your task: Say the lines in this order: «你好，这是我的朋友 Sam。», then «你好，Sam。很高兴认识你。», then «他是美国人，是我的同学。», then «太好了，我们一起来吧。». For «你好，这是我的朋友 Sam。» and «他是美国人，是我的同学。» you are Speaker A; for «你好，Sam。很高兴认识你。» and «太好了，我们一起来吧。» you are Speaker B. Do this twice.
Choose the Right Reply
You will hear or read a line from Speaker A, and you must choose the correct reply from Speaker B. The lines are from the recorded exchange.
Your task: Speaker A says «你好，这是我的朋友 Sam。». Which reply fits? Option 1: «你好，Sam。很高兴认识你。». Option 2: «太好了，我们一起来吧。». Choose one. Then Speaker A says «他是美国人，是我的同学。». Which reply fits? Option 1: «你好，Sam。很高兴认识你。». Option 2: «太好了，我们一起来吧。». Choose one.
Recall and Swap Roles
Now you will recall the lines from memory and practice swapping roles. This helps you get ready for real conversations.
Your task: Without looking at the text, say the four lines in order: first the introduction, then the greeting, then the extra detail, then the positive reply. Then swap roles: say the greeting and positive reply as Speaker B, and the introduction and extra detail as Speaker A. Keep the same order.
Common questions
Do I need to memorize all the lines perfectly?
No, you do not need perfect memorization. The goal is to practice saying the lines clearly and to understand the exchange. You can always listen to the recordings again if you forget a line.
Can I practice with a partner?
Yes, you can practice with a partner. One person can be Speaker A and the other Speaker B. If you do not have a partner, you can play both roles yourself by saying the lines in order.
Sources and further reading
- chinese: introduce friends to each otherChecked September 2026
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