安排语言交换 Arranging a Language Exchange ānpái yǔyán jiāohuàn

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

小丽:你好,王先生,我想和你安排一次语言交换。
王先生:你好,小丽,很高兴收到你的邀请。什么时候方便呢?
小丽:我下周三下午两点到四点有空,你看行吗?
王先生:下周三下午两点到四点,嗯,这个时间我也可以。地点你有什么建议吗?
小丽:要不就在学校图书馆的咖啡厅吧,环境比较安静。
王先生:好的,图书馆咖啡厅挺好的,那我们就下周三下午两点在学校图书馆咖啡厅见。
小丽:好的,到时候见!

拼音

xiaoli:nǐ hǎo,wáng xiānsheng,wǒ xiǎng hé nǐ ānpái yīcì yǔyán jiāohuàn。
wáng xiānsheng:nǐ hǎo,xiǎolì,hěn gāoxìng shōudào nǐ de yāoqǐng。shénme shíhòu fāngbiàn ne?
xiǎolì:wǒ xià zhōu sān xiàwǔ liǎng diǎn dào sì diǎn yǒu kòng,nǐ kàn xíng ma?
wáng xiānsheng:xià zhōu sān xiàwǔ liǎng diǎn dào sì diǎn,én,zhège shíjiān wǒ yě kěyǐ。dìdiǎn nǐ yǒu shénme jiànyì ma?
xiǎolì:yàobu jiù zài xuéxiào túshūguǎn de kāfēitīng ba,huánjìng bǐjiào ānjìng。
wáng xiānsheng:hǎo de,túshūguǎn kāfēitīng tǐng hǎo de,nà wǒmen jiù xià zhōu sān xiàwǔ liǎng diǎn zài xuéxiào túshūguǎn kāfēitīng jiàn。
xiǎolì:hǎo de,dào shíhòu jiàn!

English

Xiaoli: Hello, Mr. Wang, I'd like to schedule a language exchange with you.
Mr. Wang: Hello, Xiaoli, I'm glad to receive your invitation. When are you available?
Xiaoli: I'm free next Wednesday afternoon from 2 pm to 4 pm. Does that work for you?
Mr. Wang: Next Wednesday afternoon from 2 pm to 4 pm, yes, that works for me too. Do you have any suggestions for the location?
Xiaoli: How about the cafe in the university library? It's quite quiet there.
Mr. Wang: Okay, the library cafe is fine. Let's meet next Wednesday afternoon at 2 pm in the university library cafe.
Xiaoli: Okay, see you then!

Dialogues 2

中文

李明:张老师,我想和你预约一下,我们什么时候可以进行一次语言交换?
张老师:李明同学,你好!我下周二上午9点到11点有空,你方便吗?
李明:下周二上午9点到11点,我看看……可以!地点在哪儿比较合适呢?
张老师:我们可以在学校的语言学习中心,那里环境很好。
李明:好的,语言学习中心,没问题。
张老师:那我们就下周二上午9点在语言学习中心见面,记得准时哦!
李明:好的,老师,谢谢您!

拼音

lǐ míng:zhāng lǎoshī,wǒ xiǎng hé nǐ yuēyù yīxià,wǒmen shénme shíhòu kěyǐ jìnxíng yīcì yǔyán jiāohuàn?
zhāng lǎoshī:lǐ míng tóngxué,nǐ hǎo!wǒ xià zhōu èr shàngwǔ jiǔ diǎn dào shíyī diǎn yǒu kòng,nǐ fāngbiàn ma?
lǐ míng:xià zhōu èr shàngwǔ jiǔ diǎn dào shíyī diǎn,wǒ kàn kan……kěyǐ!dìdiǎn zài nǎr bǐjiào héshì ne?
zhāng lǎoshī:wǒmen kěyǐ zài xuéxiào de yǔyán xuéxí zhōngxīn,nàlǐ huánjìng hěn hǎo。
lǐ míng:hǎo de,yǔyán xuéxí zhōngxīn,méi wèntí。
zhāng lǎoshī:nà wǒmen jiù xià zhōu èr shàngwǔ jiǔ diǎn zài yǔyán xuéxí zhōngxīn jiànmiàn,jìde zhǔnshí ó!
lǐ míng:hǎo de,lǎoshī,xièxie nín!

English

Liming: Teacher Zhang, I'd like to schedule a language exchange with you. When would be a good time?
Teacher Zhang: Hello Liming! I'm available next Tuesday morning from 9 am to 11 am. Are you free then?
Liming: Next Tuesday morning from 9 am to 11 am, let me see… Yes, I'm available! Where would be a suitable place to meet?
Teacher Zhang: We could meet at the school's language learning center; it has a nice environment.
Liming: Okay, the language learning center, no problem.
Teacher Zhang: Then let's meet at the language learning center next Tuesday morning at 9 am. Don't be late!
Liming: Okay, teacher, thank you!

Common Phrases

安排语言交换

ānpái yǔyán jiāohuàn

Schedule a language exchange

Cultural Background

中文

在中国,安排语言交换通常会比较随意,口语化。朋友之间可以很直接地提出。在正式场合,例如与老师预约,需要使用更正式的语言。

拼音

zài zhōngguó,ānpái yǔyán jiāohuàn tōngcháng huì bǐjiào suíyì,kǒuyǔhuà。péngyǒu zhī jiān kěyǐ hěn zhíjiē de tíchū。zài zhèngshì chǎnghé,lìrú yǔ lǎoshī yuēyù,xūyào shǐyòng gèng zhèngshì de yǔyán。

English

In China, scheduling a language exchange is usually quite informal and conversational. Friends can directly suggest it. In formal situations, such as making an appointment with a teacher, more formal language should be used.

Advanced Expressions

中文

我计划在下周三下午两点到四点之间进行一次语言交换,请问您是否方便?

鉴于您的日程安排,请问您下周哪天上午比较适合进行语言学习?

考虑到交通状况,我们最好选择一个交通便利的地点进行语言交流。

拼音

wǒ jìhuà zài xià zhōu sān xiàwǔ liǎng diǎn dào sì diǎn zhī jiān jìnxíng yīcì yǔyán jiāohuàn,qǐngwèn nín shìfǒu fāngbiàn? jiàn yú nín de rìchéng ānpái,qǐngwèn nín xià zhōu nǎ tiān shàngwǔ bǐjiào shìhé jìnxíng yǔyán xuéxí? kǎolǜ dào jiāotōng zhuàngkuàng,wǒmen zuì hǎo xuǎnzé yīgè jiāotōng biànlì de dìdiǎn jìnxíng yǔyán jiāoliú。

English

I'm planning a language exchange sometime between 2 pm and 4 pm next Wednesday. Would that work for you? Given your schedule, which morning next week would be most suitable for language learning? Considering traffic conditions, we should choose a conveniently located place to have our language exchange.

Cultural Taboos

中文

避免在过于正式的场合或者与不熟的人直接用口语化方式安排语言交换。需要注意对方的身份和年龄,选择合适的称呼和表达方式。

拼音

bìmiǎn zài guòyú zhèngshì de chǎnghé huòzhě yǔ bù shú de rén zhíjiē yòng kǒuyǔhuà fāngshì ānpái yǔyán jiāohuàn。xūyào zhùyì duìfāng de shēnfèn hé niánlíng,xuǎnzé héshì de chēnghuò hé biǎodá fāngshì。

English

Avoid using informal language to arrange a language exchange in overly formal situations or with strangers. Be mindful of the other person's status and age, and choose appropriate titles and expressions.

Key Points

中文

安排语言交换时需要考虑对方的空闲时间、地点的便利程度以及双方的时间安排是否一致。语言交换的目的是为了提升语言能力,选择合适的语言伙伴和话题也很重要。

拼音

ānpái yǔyán jiāohuàn shí xūyào kǎolǜ duìfāng de kòngxián shíjiān、dìdiǎn de biànlì chéngdù yǐjí shuāngfāng de shíjiān ānpái shìfǒu yīzhì。yǔyán jiāohuàn de mùdì shì wèile tíshēng yǔyán nénglì,xuǎnzé héshì de yǔyán huǒbàn hé huàtí yě hěn zhòngyào。

English

When scheduling a language exchange, you need to consider the other person's availability, the convenience of the location, and whether both parties' schedules align. The goal of a language exchange is to improve language skills, so choosing the right language partner and topics is also important.

Practice Tips

中文

多练习用不同表达方式来安排语言交换,例如:直接询问对方时间、给出几个时间选择让对方选择、商量一个双方都方便的时间等等。

可以尝试用英语、日语等其他语言进行练习,提高跨文化沟通能力。

拼音

duō liànxí yòng bùtóng biǎodá fāngshì lái ānpái yǔyán jiāohuàn,lìrú:zhíjiē xúnwèn duìfāng shíjiān、gěichū jǐ gè shíjiān xuǎnzé ràng duìfāng xuǎnzé、shāngliang yīgè shuāngfāng dōu fāngbiàn de shíjiān děngděng。 kěyǐ chángshì yòng yīngyǔ、rìyǔ děng qítā yǔyán jìnxíng liànxí,tígāo kuà wénhuà gōutōng nénglì。

English

Practice arranging language exchanges using different expressions, such as: directly asking for the other person's availability, giving a few time options for the other person to choose from, and finding a time that works for both parties. Try practicing in other languages such as English, Japanese, etc., to improve cross-cultural communication skills.