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, Mechanical Manufacturing Technology (Elementary), enables overseas local employees engaged in mechanical manufacturing to conduct simple communication with Chinese technicians, select appropriate tools and methods based on work site conditions, operate, inspect, and maintain common mechanical processing equipment, master safety knowledge, know marking symbols on Chinese equipment, understand simple Chinese instruction manuals, and become familiar with relevant Chinese production technical standards.

The textbook consists of 30 lessons, focusing on three major modules: fitter skills, machine tool processing, and welding operations. It adopts an integrated language and skills teaching approach through the scenario of senior Chinese employees guiding new foreign employees. Adhering to the principle of “prioritizing Chinese for mechanical manufacturing, learning what is urgently needed first, and emphasizing practicality and sufficiency”, while also covering general Chinese and effectively connecting with general Chinese curricula and standards, the textbook integrates Chinese language and skills through typical workplace language. This promotes coordinated progress in both language education and skills education.

Yu Yunfeng, Chief Editor

Yu Tianqi and Chen Weichang, Deputy Chief Editors

Experts from Jinan Vocational College, Editors.

This textbook is edited by Zhang Yaru and Wang Le from Jinan Vocational College as the chief editors, with Yi Zijing serving as the deputy chief editor.

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 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.