Paperwork and bureaucracy
Документация и бюрокрация
- Navigate social security, working permits and paperwork.
- Know your obligations and paperwork in the country.
Explore essential Bulgarian vocabulary for handling paperwork and bureaucracy, including terms like "регистрация" (registration), "документи" (documents), and expressions for filling out forms and scheduling appointments.
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Exercise 1: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Трябваше да _____ документите вчера.
(Try to _____ the documents tomorrow.)2. Вече _____ заявлението за разрешително за работа.
(An evening _____ conversations about the work.)3. След като получих картата, _____ се в общината.
(After receiving many cards, _____ is performed in general.)4. Преди две седмици _____ формуляра за здрава осигуровка.
(Before two sessions _____ forms for submitting an application.)Exercise 3: New documents about work and social security
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Подавам - Подавам
Минало свършено време
- Аз подадох
- Ти подаде
- Той/Тя подаде
- Ние подадохме
- Вие подадохте
- Те подадоха
Записвам - Записвам
Минало свършено време
- Аз записах
- Ти записа
- Той/Тя записа
- Ние записахме
- Вие записахте
- Те записаха
Пристигам - Пристигам
Минало свършено време
- Аз пристигнах
- Ти пристигна
- Той/Тя пристигна
- Ние пристигнахме
- Вие пристигнахте
- Те пристигнаха
Обяснявам - Обяснявам
Минало свършено време
- Аз обясних
- Ти обясни
- Той/Тя обясни
- Ние обяснихме
- Вие обяснихте
- Те обясниха
Питам - Питам
Минало свършено време
- Аз попитах
- Ти попита
- Той/Тя попита
- Ние попитахме
- Вие попитахте
- Те попитаха
Плащам - Плащам
Минало свършено време
- Аз платих
- Ти плати
- Той/Тя плати
- Ние платихме
- Вие платихте
- Те платиха
Получавам - Получавам
Минало свършено време
- Аз получих
- Ти получи
- Той/Тя получи
- Ние получихме
- Вие получихте
- Те получиха
Очаквам - Очаквам
Сегашно време
- Аз очаквам
- Ти очакваш
- Той/Тя очаква
- Ние очакваме
- Вие очаквате
- Те очакват
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Lesson Overview: Paperwork and Bureaucracy in Bulgarian
This lesson focuses on essential vocabulary and dialogues related to handling paperwork and bureaucracy in Bulgaria. Aimed at A2 learners, it presents practical situations such as registering for social security, submitting work visas, and consulting about daily official documents. The language used is contextual and fits real-life office encounters, helping learners navigate common bureaucratic processes.
Main Topics Covered
- Registration for Social Security – Key phrases like "регистрирам за социално осигуряване" (to register for social security) and questions about required forms and processing times.
- Submitting Work Visa Documents – Dialogue exchanges about preparing and submitting documents for work visas, including inquiries about necessary paperwork, deadlines, and signatures.
- Daily Official Document Consultation – Expressions used when asking for information on daily official documents and clarifications about declarations and forms.
Important Vocabulary and Expressions
- документи – documents
- регистрация – registration
- социално осигуряване – social security
- работна виза – work visa
- декларация – declaration
- формуляр – form
- подпис – signature
- срок – deadline or term
Contextual Highlights
For example, you will see useful questions like "Какви формуляри трябва да попълня?" (Which forms do I need to fill in?) and statements such as "Трябва да подам документи с българска фирма" (I need to submit documents with a Bulgarian company). Understanding these will help you communicate effectively in offices and administrative settings.
Grammar and Usage Tips
The lesson includes verbs related to bureaucratic actions such as регистрирам (to register), подавам (to submit), and попълвам (to fill in). These verbs conjugate regularly but may require attention to reflexive forms and prepositions in Bulgarian.
Cultural and Linguistic Notes
Unlike English, Bulgarian is a Slavic language with different grammatical structures and uses the Cyrillic alphabet. For instance, Bulgarian verbs often require reflexive pronouns (e.g., "трябва да се регистрирам"), which have no direct equivalent in English. Phrases around bureaucracy often include formal vocabulary that helps convey respect and professionalism during official procedures.
Common useful phrases include:
- Добър ден! Как да се регистрирам за социално осигуряване? – "Good day! How do I register for social security?"
- Колко време отнема подаването на документa? – "How long does submitting the document take?"
- Трябва ли подпис? – "Is a signature required?"
Learning these expressions will enhance your communication skills for everyday official interactions in Bulgaria.
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