The “Access to Vocational Chinese” Series is a series of vocational Chinese language textbooks jointly developed by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education and the Talent Center of the Nonferrous Metals Industry. Based on the actual teaching development needs of “Chinese + Vocational Skills” in various countries and relying on Chinese vocational colleges, experts from various fields have been organized to participate in the development. Referencing the Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education and the Chinese Proficiency Standards for Vocational Education, the textbooks are divided into three levels: elementary, intermediate, and advanced. Each level follows the compilation concepts of “integration of language and skills” and “easy to learn, convenient to teach, and practical to use”. According to the typical work scenarios, work tasks, and frequently used expressions in relevant occupations, sections such as texts, conversations, language points, and exercises are designed to continuously improve learners’ Chinese application proficiency and key technical abilities in the field of vocational technology, providing assistance for learners to quickly get familiar with and adapt to the work environment.

This volume, Automotive Inspection and Maintenance Technology (Elementary) (Kiribati Edition), aims to cultivate employees’ or trainees’ Chinese communication skills, automotive inspection and maintenance skills and operation proficiency, enabling them to make simple workplace communication in Chinese with their Chinese employees/customers when they do the related work, master the full process operation skills of automotive inspection and maintenance technology, and complete the related work following Chinese technical standards and specifications. It is also suitable for international students or long/short-term training personnel studying in China, as well as students who are interested in learning Chinese language and culture and vocational skills such as automotive inspection and maintenance technology.

This textbook is divided into 30 lessons in 10 units, among which units 1-2 introduce the automotive repair basic norms of positions and workshops, Unit 3 introduces the preparation before maintenance, units 4-6 introduce the basic skills of engine maintenance, units 7-8 introduce the basic skills of chassis maintenance, and units 9-10 introduce the basic skills of automotive electrical maintenance.

Yu Yunfeng, Chief Editor

Yu Tianqi and Chen Weichang, Deputy Chief Editors

Experts from Liaocheng Vocational and Technical College, Editors.

This textbook is edited by Yang Xiaohua and Han Qiang from Liaocheng Vocational and Technical College as the chief editors.

1. Compiled with reference to the Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Educationand the Chinese Proficiency Standards for Vocational Education;

2. Follows the compilation concepts of “integration of language and skills” and “easy to learn, convenient to teach, practical to use”;

3. Designs teaching sections according to the typical work scenarios, work tasks, and frequently used expressions in relevant occupations;

4. Effectively improves learners’ Chinese application proficiency and key technical abilities in the field of vocational technology.

5. Adopts a multi-dimensional design concept, equipped with various teaching resources such as text videos, online courses, electronic courseware, teaching plans, answer keys, and audios.

This book is suitable for local employees in Automotive Inspection and Maintenance-related positions at overseas Chinese-funded enterprises with zero foundation in Chinese language and skills, employees from various countries engaged in Automotive Inspection and Maintenance work in Chinese enterprises, international students in China, long-term and short-term trainees, and learners interested in understanding Chinese language, culture, and Automotive Inspection and Maintenance vocational skills. It consists of 30 lessons in total, with each lesson taking 3 to 4 class hours.