this is my first time vs this is the first time

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'This is my first time' is used when referring to a personal experience, while 'This is the first time' is more general and can refer to any first occurrence.

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this is my first time

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a personal experience.

This phrase is used when talking about an experience that is happening for the first time to the speaker personally.

Examples:

This is my first time traveling abroad.
This is my first time trying sushi.
This is my first time attending a concert.

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Well, to tell you the truth, this is my first time, too.
To be honest this is my first time rowing
Thank you very much, Chris. Everybody who came up here said they were scared. I don't know if I'm scared, but this is my first time of addressing an audience like this.
God, this is my first time out of Kansas!
This is my first time, actually.
This is my first time meeting him, too.
This is my first time to live with others.
This is my first time in a Korean home out in the country.
No, this is my first time.
Actually, this is my first time.
Even though I live near, feels like this is my first time here.
No, this is my first time.
Honestly, you guys, this is my first time.
I mean, this is my first time.
No, this is my first time.
Look, this is my first time... and I'm a little nervous.
Well, I'm sorry, but this is my first time out too.
Man, this is my first time away from home and I want to try everything.
You know, this is my first time.
For the record, I should let you know this is my first time driving an actual motor vehicle.

Alternatives:

This is the first time I have done this.
This is my initial experience with this.
I have never done this before.

this is the first time

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a general first occurrence.

This phrase is used when talking about a first-time experience in a general sense, not necessarily related to the speaker personally.

Examples:

This is the first time I've seen a shooting star.
This is the first time I've heard this song.
This is the first time I've encountered this issue.

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So this is the first time you'll be playing that part.
Monsignor, this is the first time that you are coming to Medjugorje.
I do believe this is the first time you've ever spoken to me.
I'm sorry this is the first time I've managed to get you out.
Maybe this is the first time.
Especially if this is the first time that you would perform prostate milking.
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Now, this is the first time we have ever gathered together.
You know, this is the first time I can hit a girl without feeling bad about it.
I'd have to say this is the first time we've had a preacher on board.
We've passed a couple of times, but this is the first time we've said hello.
But this is the first time I ever been a part of it.
Since the organization's inception, this is the first time that's happened.
Yes, but this is the first time I don't feel ashamed.
I was just thinking about how this is the first time we've been apart since the attack.
I swear this is the first time I am hearing these.
Fred, this is the first time I have ever looked forward to going to the principal's office.
But this is the first time there's been an identifiable body.
And this is the first time that he attempted he failed.
We've sold cupcakes for five years, and this is the first time you've touched batter.

Alternatives:

This is a new experience for me.
This is the initial occurrence of this.
I have never experienced this before.

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this is my first time vs this is the first time