Chinas rapid economic development and rising international status have strengthened its international exchanges and cooperation with other countries in the world. Chinas going global development strategy has put forward higher requirements and challenges for college students intercultural communication awareness and oral proficiency. It is urgent to cultivate international, compound, and innovative foreign language talents with international vision, understanding of international rules, critical thinking ability and proficiency in intercultural communication.
At present, there are various versions of oral English textbooks published in China, but they are mainly aimed at college students majoring in English, which cannot meet the learning needs of ISEC undergraduate students, ordinary college students and non-English majors in vocational colleges. In addition, numerous oral English textbooks authored by foreign teachers often fail to fully account for the oral English proficiency and cultural context of Chinese students, thus falling short in meeting the diverse needs of oral English instruction across various disciplines, majors, and proficiency levels. In this context, Oral English Communication (volume I and volume II) came into being, which is a set of oral English textbooks tailored for ISEC undergraduates in China. The textbook series is aligned with the objectives outlined in Chinas Education Modernization 2035 Plan (2035 Plan), with the goal of fostering and enhancing students awareness of intercultural communication, critical thinking, innovation, international communication, and oral English proficiency.
Each unit in Oral English Communication sets up a clear teaching goal, prioritizing critical innovation ability as the main focus. Themes serve as guidance, covering topics related to campus life, interpersonal relationships, culture, and society. Tasks and activities serve as vehicles for learning, following the principle that practice supersedes creation and meaning outweighs form. A wide variety of oral tasks and activities with strong operability, such as dialogues, discussions, speeches, and debates, emphasize stimulating students interest in exploring cultural differences between China and foreign countries through oral English teaching and activities. They encourage students to analyze the causes of interpersonal communication and social problems, enabling them to make correct and appropriate judgments on the values and concepts conveyed by different viewpoints. In summary, Oral English Communication has its highlights and follows the rule of progressing from easy to difficult and step by step. It focuses on cultivating students intercultural communication skills, critical thinking skills, and innovation.
The editors of this textbook, hailing from Jilin Normal University and Chifeng College, respectively, are not only distinguished backbone teachers actively engaged in teaching but also qualified ISEC full-time instructors with extensive teaching experience. Considering the dearth of oral English communication textbooks for ISEC undergraduates in China, the editors extensively reviewed relevant literature, textbooks, and online resources, initiating the compilation of this series to align with Chinese teaching and learning standards. During the process of compiling the textbooks, the Office of International Scholarly Exchange Curriculum for undergraduates (ISEC) provided significant support and assistance, inviting experts to offer their valuable opinions. We extend great gratitude to all of them. Additionally, sincere appreciation is extended to Dr. John Matt, the Chair of the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of Montana, U.S.A., for providing his valuable suggestions on the textbooks.
Due to the editors limited expertise, the textbooks may inevitably fall short of expectations. Experts and readers are encouraged to provide their constructive criticism and suggestions.

Editors
May 2023