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The “Access to Vocational Chinese” Series is a series of vocationalChinese language textbooks jointly developed by the Center for LanguageEducation and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education and the Talent Center ofthe Nonferrous Metals Industry. Based on the actual teaching development needsof “Chinese + Vocational Skills” in various countries and relying on Chinesevocational colleges, experts from various fields have been organized toparticipate in the development. Referencing the Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards forInternational Chinese Language Education and the Chinese Proficiency Standards for Vocational Education, the textbooksare divided into three levels: elementary, intermediate, and advanced. Eachlevel follows the compilation concepts of “integration of language and skills”and “easy to learn, convenient to teach, and practical to use”. According tothe typical work scenarios, work tasks, and frequently used expressions inrelevant occupations, sections such as texts, conversations, language points,and exercises are designed to continuously improve learners’ Chineseapplication proficiency and key technical abilities in the field of vocationaltechnology, providing assistance for learners to quickly get familiar with andadapt to the work environment.
This volume, Construction Engineering (Elementary), consists of 30lessons, which basically covers all aspects of construction engineering,including various construction facilities, mechanical equipment, materials, andtools, and mainly focusing on explaining the construction technology andoperation procedures for each project. In terms of language, the textbookprovides common vocabulary, basic grammar, pinyin fundamentals, andChinese character writing in construction engineering, as well as extendedknowledge about Chinese traditional culture, modern civilization, andprofessional ethics. Learners can conduct targeted study based on the needs oftheir job positions.
This textbook aims toenhance local employees’ Chinese communication skills and practical operationproficiency, enabling them to carry out simple work-related conversations inChinese with Chinese colleagues or clients, master the full-process operationalskills of construction engineering, and complete work tasks in accordance withthe construction operation procedures of Chinese-speaking positions.

Editor's Recommendation
1. Compiled with reference to the Chinese ProficiencyGrading Standards for International Chinese Language Educationand the Chinese Proficiency Standards for Vocational Education;
2. Follows the compilationconcepts of “integration of language and skills” and “easy to learn, convenientto teach, practical to use”;
3. Designs teaching sectionsaccording to the typical work scenarios, work tasks, and frequently usedexpressions in relevant occupations;
4. Effectively improves learners’Chinese application proficiency and key technical abilities in the field ofvocational technology.
5. Adoptsa multi-dimensional design concept, equipped with various teaching resourcessuch as electronic courseware, teaching plans,answer keys, and audios.

Abouth the Author
Yu Yunfeng, Chief Editor
Yu Tianqi and Chen Weichang, Deputy ChiefEditors
Experts from Beijing PolytechnicCollege,, Editors.
The textbook was compiled under the editorshipof Zhang Guiguo from Beijing Polytechnic College, with Li Guangzi and Li Liangshu serving as associate editors.

Usage Suggestion
This book is suitable for local employees inmechanical manufacturing-related positions at overseas Chinese-fundedenterprises with zero foundation in Chinese language and skills, employees fromvarious countries engaged in mechanical manufacturing work in Chineseenterprises, international students in China, long-term and short-termtrainees, and learners interested in understanding Chinese language, culture,and mechanical manufacturing vocational skills. It consists of 30 lessons in total, with each lesson taking 3 to 4 class hours.