Making New Friends in China | HSK1-2 Chinese Conversations for Beginners

Making new friends in China. My name is Xiao Ming. Xiaoming is very happy to meet you. I'm also delighted to meet you. Where are you from? I am Chinese. I am an American. Where in the United States are you from? I am from New York City. Is New York City big? Very large and very lively. I really want to go to the United States. Welcome to the United States. Thank you. You're welcome. Where do you live now? I currently live in this residential complex. Really? I live here too. Great, we're neighbors. Yes, we can see each other often from now on. Which floor do you live on? I live on the eighth floor. I live on the 7th floor. We live very close to each other. Yes, it's very convenient. Are you a student? No, I'm a teacher. What do you teach? I teach English. Good, are you busy with work? Sometimes busy, sometimes not busy. I am a student. Where did you study? I am studying at university. What are you studying? I study Chinese and English. Do you study English too? Yes, I want to speak good English. I can help you. Great, thank you. You can also help me learn Chinese. Of course. I have been learning Chinese for three months. You speak very well. Thank you, but I spoke very slowly. It's okay, take your time. The pronunciation in Chinese is a bit difficult. Tone is also very important. Yes, I often practice tones. Do you study Chinese every day? Yes, I study a little every day. That's great. Do you study English every day? I listen to English every day. Listening is very important. Yes, speech is also important. We can practice together. Good idea. What do you usually like to do? I like reading books and playing basketball. I like listening to music and cooking. Can you cook Chinese food? I can make noodles a little bit, I can make noodles. Is it delicious? It's okay, not great. My mother cooks delicious meals. Really? Really, you have time to come over for dinner at my place. Thank you for your invitation. You're welcome. When would be convenient for you? How about tomorrow night? I'm free tomorrow evening. That's great! What time are you coming to my place? How about half past six? Yes. Do you know where my house is? You live on the 8th floor, right? Yes, my home is 802. 802, I've remembered it. If you can't find it, please call me. Yes, do I have your phone number? Not yet, here you go. Thank you, I'll take note of it. What is your phone number? I'll give you my phone number too. Okay, thank you. Do I need to bring anything tomorrow? Don't bring anything. Can I bring fruit? Yes, but not too much. Okay, I'll bring some fruit. Thank you. Of course. My mother will be very happy. I'm also very happy to meet your family. There are four people in my family. Who else is there? Dad, Mom, my younger sister, and I. How old is your sister? She is twelve years old. Does she learn English? She's studying, but she speaks English slowly. I can speak English with her. She must be very happy. I can also practice Chinese. Yes, we can all learn. Does your family speak English? My father can speak a little. Where is your mother? My mother cannot speak English. It's okay, I can speak Chinese. They will be happy if you speak Chinese. I will try my best to speak. Don't worry. Okay, I'm not nervous. What kind of dishes do you like to eat? I like to eat chicken and vegetables. Do you eat spicy food? I eat a little spice. My mother can cook dishes that are not too spicy. That's great. Do you like drinking tea? I like it too; I also like drinking water. I have tea at home. Thank you. What time do you finish work tomorrow? I finish work at five o'clock. Is it okay if I come to my house at half past six? Yes, I'll change my clothes after work when I get home. Then you can go up to the eighth floor. Alright, I'll be there on time. If the elevator is crowded, there's no need to rush. Okay, I understand. I'm glad we're chatting today. Me too. You've just arrived here; feel free to ask me any questions. Thank you, you've helped me a lot. We are friends. Yes, we are friends. From now on, we can study together. We can also have dinner together. Of course. See you tomorrow. Goodbye.