Dentistry CV and cover letter
Tandheelkunde cv en sollicitatiebrief
- Understand the key elements of a dental CV.
- Write a cover letter.
- Describe education background and clinical experience.
This lesson helps you practice introducing yourself in a dental job interview, explaining your opleiding (education) and ervaring (experience), and writing a overtuigende sollicitatiebrief (convincing cover letter) with key terms like klinische ervaring (clinical experience) and pati5ntenzorg (patient care).
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Oefening 1: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Beschrijf de fundamentele onderdelen die je erin moet opnemen. (Describe the fundamental parts you must include in it.)
- Beschrijf je opleiding. (Describe your educational background.)
- Wat was de moeilijkste uitdaging? (What was the most difficult challenge?)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Ik moet een cv schrijven voor een tandartsfunctie in Frankrijk. I need to write a CV for a dental position in France. |
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Ik heb een diploma tandheelkunde uit mijn thuisland. I have a diploma in dentistry from my home country. |
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Ik heb mijn opleiding mondheelkundige chirurgie afgerond. I completed my training in oral surgery. |
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Ik heb klinische ervaring in algemene tandheelkunde en orthodontie. I have clinical experience in general dentistry and orthodontics. |
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Mijn vaardigheden omvatten patiëntenzorg en tandheelkundige chirurgie. My skills include patient care and dental surgery. |
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Ik solliciteer naar een functie als tandartsassistent. I am applying for a position as an associate dentist. |
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Exercise 2: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 3: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Ik ______ mijn cv samen om mijn klinische ervaring te benadrukken.
(I ______ my CV to emphasize my clinical experience.)2. U ______ een motivatiebrief die uw vaardigheden duidelijk laat zien.
(You ______ a motivation letter that clearly shows your skills.)3. De kaakchirurg ______ sinds vorig jaar in de tandartspraktijk.
(The oral surgeon ______ in the dental practice since last year.)4. Wij ______ elke week onze vaardigheden voor de klinische stage.
(We ______ our skills for the clinical internship every week.)Exercise 4: Job Application at the Dental Practice
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Sturen - To send
Tegenwoordige tijd
- Ik stuur
- Jij stuurt
- Hij/Zij/Het stuurt
- Wij sturen
- Jullie sturen
- Zij sturen
Zijn - To be
Tegenwoordige tijd
- Ik ben
- Jij bent
- Hij/Zij/Het is
- Wij zijn
- Jullie zijn
- Zij zijn
Hebben - To have
Tegenwoordige tijd
- Ik heb
- Jij hebt
- Hij/Zij/Het heeft
- Wij hebben
- Jullie hebben
- Zij hebben
Bereiden - To prepare
Tegenwoordige tijd
- Ik bereid
- Jij bereidt
- Hij/Zij/Het bereidt
- Wij bereiden
- Jullie bereiden
- Zij bereiden
Hopen - To hope
Tegenwoordige tijd
- Ik hoop
- Jij hoopt
- Hij/Zij/Het hoopt
- Wij hopen
- Jullie hopen
- Zij hopen
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Overview of the Dentistry CV and Cover Letter Lesson
This lesson is designed for A2 level learners focusing on professional Dutch language skills related to dentistry job applications. It helps students practice introducing themselves, discussing their clinical education and experience, and writing convincing cover letters for positions in dental practices.
Key Topics Covered
- Introducing yourself and explaining your CV in a formal context
- Writing and discussing effective job application letters (sollicitatiebrief)
- Explaining clinical experience and relevant skills to potential employers
Language Focus and Useful Expressions
The lesson includes practical phrases such as:
- "Ik solliciteer als tandartsassistent." (I am applying as a dental assistant.)
- "Ik heb mijn opleiding tandheelkunde afgerond." (I completed my dentistry training.)
- "Kunt u iets vertellen over uw opleiding?" (Can you tell me about your education?)
- "Daarnaast heb ik ervaring met verschillende tandheelkundige behandelingen." (Besides that, I have experience with various dental treatments.)
- "Ik wil een brief schrijven voor de functie als tandarts." (I want to write a letter for the dentist position.)
- "Zorg dat je duidelijk bent over je klinische ervaring." (Make sure you are clear about your clinical experience.)
Lesson Content Structure
1. Practice Dialogue: Job Interview at a Dental Practice
Students role-play introducing themselves, presenting their education and experience, and discussing their skills in patient care and software systems.
2. Writing a Persuasive Application Letter
The lesson guides learners in structuring their cover letter with personal details, qualifications, experiences, motivation, and polite closing remarks.
3. Explaining Clinical Experience
Focuses on expressing clinical background, including years of experience, types of treatments performed, and internships or practical training.
Notes on Language and Useful Comparative Notes
This lesson is instructed in English, targeting English-speaking learners of Dutch. Notable differences include:
- Word order: Dutch question formation frequently places the verb at the start, e.g., "Kunt u iets vertellen...?" compared to English's "Can you tell...".
- Compound nouns: Words like tandartsassistent (dental assistant) combine multiple concepts into one term.
- Formal address: Use of u as a polite form addressing employers, which contrasts with casual je/jij.
Useful vocabulary includes:
- solliciteren - to apply for a job
- opleiding - education or training
- ervaring - experience
- patiëntenzorg - patient care
- sollicitatiebrief - cover letter
- vaardigheden - skills
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