First Meeting with a Host Family
An exchange student or traveler introduces themselves to their new host family, sharing their name, where they're from, and expressing thanks or excitement.
交换生或旅行者向新的寄宿家庭介绍自己，分享姓名、籍贯并表达感谢或兴奋之情。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
welcome
A friendly word used to greet someone arriving at a place, like a home or event, to make them feel comfortable and accepted.
一个友好的词，用于问候到达某个地方的人，比如家或活动，让他们感到舒适和被接受。
hospitality
The friendly and generous way of treating guests, often involving offering food, a place to stay, or help; common in cultural exchanges like host families.
对待客人的友好而慷慨的方式，通常涉及提供食物、住宿或帮助；在像寄宿家庭这样的文化交流中很常见。
excited
Feeling very happy and enthusiastic about something upcoming, like a new experience; used to express positive emotions in introductions.
对即将发生的事情感到非常高兴和热情，比如新体验；用于在介绍中表达积极情绪。
pleasure
A formal way to say you are happy or enjoy meeting someone; often used in 'It's a pleasure to meet you' during polite introductions.
一种正式的说法，表示你很高兴或喜欢见到某人；常用于礼貌介绍中的“很高兴见到你”。
settled in
To get comfortable and organized in a new place, like unpacking and feeling at home; useful when arriving at a host family's house.
在一个新地方感到舒适并整理好，比如打开行李并感觉像在家一样；到达寄宿家庭时很有用。
smooth
Describing a journey or process that goes without problems; opposite of bumpy or difficult, often used for travel experiences.
描述一个旅程或过程顺利进行，没有问题；与颠簸或困难相反，常用于旅行体验。
lovely
A polite word meaning beautiful or very nice, used to compliment something like a house or person's appearance.
一个礼貌的词，意思是美丽或非常好，用于赞美像房子或人的外貌这样的东西。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Hi Alex! Welcome, come on in.
A casual greeting to invite someone inside; 'come on in' is an informal way to encourage entry, useful for welcoming guests at home. Simple present tense for immediate actions.
一种随意问候语，用于邀请某人进入室内；'come on in' 是一种非正式的方式，鼓励进入，对在家欢迎客人很有用。简单现在时用于即时动作。
Thank you so much! It's great to be here.
Expresses strong gratitude and happiness upon arrival; 'so much' intensifies thanks, and 'it's great to' shows positive feelings. Use this in first meetings to show politeness.
表达到来的强烈感激和快乐；'so much' 加强了感谢，'it's great to' 显示积极的情感。在初次见面时使用，以显示礼貌。
My name is Alex, and I'm from Seoul, South Korea.
A basic self-introduction pattern: state name with 'My name is' and origin with 'I'm from'; essential for sharing personal info in new situations like meeting a host family.
基本的自我介绍模式：用 'My name is' 说明名字，用 'I'm from' 说明出身；对于在新环境中分享个人信息至关重要，例如见面寄宿家庭。
Nice to meet you! I'm David, and this is my wife, Sarah.
Standard polite response in introductions; introduces self and others using 'this is' for family members. Use when reciprocating a greeting to build rapport.
介绍时的标准礼貌回应；使用 'this is' 介绍自己和他人，特别是家庭成员。在回应问候以建立融洽关系时使用。
It's a pleasure to meet both of you.
A more formal way to say you're happy to meet people; 'both of you' specifies two people. Good for showing respect in cultural or family settings.
一种更正式的表达高兴认识人们的说法；‘both of you’指定两个人。在文化或家庭场合显示尊重很好。
I'm really looking forward to my time here.
'Looking forward to' expresses anticipation for future experiences; 'really' adds emphasis. Useful for showing excitement about staying somewhere new, like with a host family.
“Looking forward to”表达对未来经历的期待；“really”添加强调。用于显示对在新地方逗留的兴奋，比如与寄宿家庭。
Yes, it was long, but smooth.
Describes a past travel experience using past tense 'was'; 'but' contrasts length with ease. Practice this to talk about trips when asked 'Did you have a good trip?'
使用过去时 'was' 描述过去的旅行经历；'but' 对比长度与轻松。练习这个，以便在被问到 'Did you have a good trip?' 时谈论旅行。
I really appreciate your hospitality.
'Appreciate' means to be grateful for; used with 'your' to thank specific kindness. This sentence is polite for ending introductions and acknowledging hosts' warmth.
'Appreciate' 意思是对某事表示感激；与 'your' 一起使用，以感谢特定的善意。这个句子用于礼貌地结束介绍，并承认主人的热情。