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, Construction Engineering (Elementary), consists of 30 lessons, which basically covers all aspects of construction engineering, including various construction facilities, mechanical equipment, materials, and tools, and mainly focusing on explaining the construction technology and operation procedures for each project. In terms of language, the textbook provides common vocabulary, basic grammar, pinyin fundamentals, and Chinese character writing in construction engineering, as well as extended knowledge about Chinese traditional culture, modern civilization, and professional ethics. Learners can conduct targeted study based on the needs of their job positions.

This textbook aims to enhance local employees’ Chinese communication skills and practical operation proficiency, enabling them to carry out simple work-related conversations in Chinese with Chinese colleagues or clients, master the full-process operational skills of construction engineering, and complete work tasks in accordance with the construction operation procedures of Chinese-speaking positions.

Yu Yunfeng, Chief Editor

Yu Tianqi and Chen Weichang, Deputy Chief Editors

Experts from Beijing Polytechnic College,, Editors

The textbook was compiled under the editorship of Zhang Guiguo from Beijing Polytechnic College, with Li Guangzi and Li Liangshu serving as associate 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 electronic courseware, teaching plans, answer keys, and audios.

This book is suitable for local employees in mechanical manufacturing-related positions at overseas Chinese-funded enterprises with zero foundation in Chinese language and skills, employees from various countries engaged in mechanical manufacturing work in Chinese enterprises, international students in China, long-term and short-term trainees, 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.