For the first time. vs It's my first time.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'For the first time' is used to describe an action or event that is happening for the first time, while 'It's my first time' is used to express that something is happening for the first time to the speaker personally.

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For the first time.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe an action or event that is happening for the first time.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is happening or being done for the first time.

Examples:

I tried sushi for the first time last night.
She visited Paris for the first time when she was 25.
For the first time, I felt truly happy.
He spoke in public for the first time and did a great job.
They met each other for the first time at the party.

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Nov 9, 2010 ... Music video by The Script performing For The First Time. (C) 2010 ..... We just now got the feeling that we're meeting for the first time ;''( </3 .
Jan 25, 2014 ... For The First Time in Forever: http://youtu.be/BulXil2ROy4. Read moreShow less. Reply. ·. 2. View all 2 replies. Abril Albí · 1 month ago.
THE SCRIPT LYRICS. "For The First Time". She's all laid up in bed with a broken heart, While I'm drinking jack all alone in my local bar, And we don't know how,
1 day ago ... It's tax season, and for the first time Obamacare is showing up on tax forms. And it's leading to confusion and angst over new rules and their ...

Alternatives:

for the very first time
for the initial time
for the premiere time
for the debut time
for the opening time

It's my first time.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that something is happening for the first time to the speaker personally.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker is experiencing something for the first time.

Examples:

It's my first time trying this restaurant.
She said it's her first time traveling abroad.
It's my first time attending a concert.
He mentioned it's his first time skiing.
It's my first time visiting this city.

Alternatives:

this is my first time
I'm experiencing this for the first time
I've never done this before
I'm new to this
I'm a first-timer

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For the first time. vs It's my first time.