Meet Eshal Saleem — she's twenty years old, studies electrical engineering, and has a family of five. That's the scenario Isabella and Jacob discuss in this 22-line HSK 1 dialogue built around a classroom introduction.
Whether you need to say your name, share your roll number, or mention your department, this conversation gives you the vocabulary and patterns for a basic self-introduction in Mandarin. The dialogue stays within HSK 1 grammar, so every line is approachable for beginners.
Isabella and Jacob talk through the details of a new classmate across 22 lines. The opening lines cover the essentials: the classmate's name, her age — she is twenty years old — and which department she belongs to. The conversation then expands to cover her roll number and family members, including a father, a mother, an older sister, and a younger brother.
Key vocabulary you'll encounter includes 岁 (suì) for age, 电气工程 (diànqì gōngchéng) for electrical engineering, and 学号 (xuéhào) for roll number or student ID. You'll also hear terms like 创新 (chuàngxīn, "innovate") and 支持 (zhīchí, "Support").
Start by listening to the full dialogue at normal speed. If lines feel too fast, slow playback to 0.5x or 0.75x and replay individual lines until the sounds feel familiar. Then use speaking mode to read each line aloud — you'll get pronunciation feedback on your tones and syllables.
Once you're comfortable, try substituting your own details: your name, your age, your department. For more structured practice, visit the HSK 1 lessons hub page or explore free Chinese listening practice with AI dialogues. You can also check out another HSK 1 listening dialogue titled "Nailing the 15-Line AI Interview Self-Introduction" for a similar introduction format.
Want a dialogue tailored to your own introduction? You can create a custom Chinese dialogue on any topic. If you're curious about advanced listening, try another HSK 7 listening dialogue titled "The 'Neurowellness' Boom" — but for now, this University Life conversation is where you start.
This 22-line conversation between Isabella and Jacob covers introducing a new classmate named Eshal Saleem. You'll hear her age — twenty years old — her department (electrical engineering), her roll number, and her family of five, including a father, mother, older sister, and younger brother. It's ideal for learners who want a structured self-introduction in Mandarin.
The dialogue contains 22 lines total. Although the topic references a 15-line introduction format, the full conversation includes extra exchanges between Isabella and Jacob that add context — making it a richer listening experience while staying at HSK 1 difficulty.
Key terms include 岁 (suì) for age, 电气工程 (diànqì gōngchéng) for electrical engineering, 学号 (xuéhào) for roll number, 创新 (chuàngxīn, "innovate"), and 支持 (zhīchí, "Support"). These words fit naturally into University Life conversations about classmates and departments.
Yes. A speaking mode lets you read lines aloud and receive pronunciation feedback. You can also slow audio to 0.5x or 0.75x and replay individual lines before attempting to speak them yourself. Listening is free without an account.