Introducing yourself professionally
Jezelf professioneel voorstellen
- Greet and introduce yourself properly in a formal context
- Speak confidently about your clinical strengths
Learn to introduce yourself professionally in Dutch with key expressions like "Ik ben" (I am), "ervaring" (experience), and "sterk in" (strong in), useful for workplace meetings, interviews, and formal presentations.
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These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Oefening 1: Conversation exercise
Instructie:
- Wat zou je zeggen in deze situatie? (What would you say in this situation?)
- Simuleer een formele presentatie van uzelf en leg uw klinische sterke punten uit. (Simulate a formal presentation of yourself and explain your clinical strenghts.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Goedemorgen, mijn naam is Dr. Martin Dupuis, aangenaam kennis te maken. Good morning, my name is Dr. Martin Dupuis, pleased to meet you. |
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Ik heb tandheelkunde gestudeerd aan de Universiteit van Lyon. I studied dentistry at the University of Lyon. |
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Ik heb vijf jaar in een privépraktijk gewerkt en twee jaar in een ziekenhuispolikliniek. I worked for five years in a private practice and two years in a hospital clinic. |
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Mijn sterke punten zijn communicatie met patiënten en technische precisie in implantologie. My strengths are communication with patients and technical precision in implantology. |
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Mijn zwakte is dat ik soms te perfectionistisch kan zijn, maar dit zet me ertoe aan mijn werk continu te verbeteren. My weakness is that I can sometimes be too much of a perfectionist, but this pushes me to constantly improve my work. |
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Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat mijn ervaring en enthousiasme echte waarde zullen toevoegen aan uw team. I am confident that my experience and enthusiasm will bring real value to your team. |
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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. Goedemorgen, ik ___ mij graag aan u voor.
(Good morning, I ___ would like to introduce myself to you.)2. Tijdens het interview ___ ik mijn sterke punten uit.
(During the interview I ___ explain my strengths.)3. Ik ___ duidelijk met mijn collega’s.
(I ___ communicate clearly with my colleagues.)4. De kandidaat ___ zelfverzekerd op de vragen.
(The candidate ___ answers confidently to the questions.)Exercise 4: Preparing for a Job Interview in Dentistry
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Beginnen - To start
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik begin
- jij begint
- hij/zij/het begint
- wij beginnen
- jullie beginnen
- zij beginnen
Zich voorstellen - To introduce oneself
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik stel me voor
- jij stelt je voor
- hij/zij/het stelt zich voor
- wij stellen ons voor
- jullie stellen je voor
- zij stellen zich voor
Uitleggen - To explain
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik leg uit
- jij legt uit
- hij/zij/het legt uit
- wij leggen uit
- jullie leggen uit
- zij leggen uit
Antwoorden - To answer
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik antwoord
- jij antwoordt
- hij/zij/het antwoordt
- wij antwoorden
- jullie antwoorden
- zij antwoorden
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Introducing Yourself Professionally in Dutch
This lesson is designed for intermediate beginners (A2 level) who want to learn how to professionally introduce themselves in Dutch, especially in workplace settings. You will encounter dialogues set in real-life professional scenarios, including meeting colleagues at the office, formal introductions in meetings, and job interview conversations at a clinic.
Lesson Overview
The content features typical expressions and sentence patterns you can use when presenting yourself in a polite, clear, and confident manner. Important elements include stating your name, your job title or role, describing your experience or professional strengths, and responding to greetings. The examples illustrate how to keep introductions friendly yet formal.
Key Vocabulary and Phrases
- Goedemorgen / Goedemiddag – Good morning / Good afternoon, common greetings in professional contexts.
- Ik ben [name] – I am [name], a straightforward way to introduce yourself.
- de nieuwe verpleegkundige / assistent-arts / specialist ouderengeneeskunde – specific job titles like new nurse, assistant physician, geriatric specialist.
- leuk je te ontmoeten / aangenaam – nice to meet you, common polite responses.
- ik heb ervaring met – I have experience with..., used to describe skills or expertise.
- ik kijk ernaar uit om samen te werken – I look forward to working together, a positive way to close introductions.
Important Language Features
The lesson helps you practice formal and professional Dutch introductions using polite phrases and clear sentence structures. Notice the use of first-person singular verbs like ik ben (I am) and simple present tense to describe current roles and skills.
Comparison: English vs. Dutch Professional Introductions
Unlike English, Dutch often uses slightly different greetings depending on the time of day, such as Goedemorgen for morning and Goedemiddag for afternoon, rather than a neutral "Hello." Also, formal introductions frequently include stating your full name along with your precise job title, which might be less common in casual English situations.
Useful Dutch phrases compared to English equivalents:
- Leuk je te ontmoeten – "Nice to meet you" (informal but polite).
- Aangenaam – "Pleased to meet you," a more formal response.
- Mijn sterke punt is... – "My strong point is..." to highlight professional strengths.
- Ik ben gespecialiseerd in... – "I specialize in..." to specify expertise.
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