Learn how to discuss registering as a dentist at the Rijksregister, focusing on key terms like diploma, identiteitsbewijs (ID), bewijs van BIG-registratie (BIG registration proof), and arbeidsovereenkomst (employment contract). This lesson helps you master practical dialogues about documentation and contract details.
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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. Om als tandarts te registreren, _____ u een aanvraagformulier invullen.
(To register as a dentist, _____ you must fill in an application form.)2. U ontvangt een bevestiging zodra uw aanvraag _____ goedgekeurd.
(You will receive a confirmation as soon as your application _____ been approved.)3. De tandarts _____ of alle documenten compleet zijn.
(The dentist _____ whether all documents are complete.)4. We _____ dat het belangrijk is om het registratieproces goed te volgen.
(We _____ that it is important to follow the registration process properly.)Exercise 3: Registering as a dentist in the Netherlands
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Moeten - Must
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik moet
- jij moet
- hij/zij/het moet
- wij moeten
- jullie moeten
- zij moeten
Vertellen - Say
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik vertel
- jij vertelt
- hij/zij/het vertelt
- wij vertellen
- jullie vertellen
- zij vertellen
Vragen - Ask
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik vraag
- jij vraagt
- hij/zij/het vraagt
- wij vragen
- jullie vragen
- zij vragen
Indienen - Submit
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik dien in
- jij dient in
- hij/zij/het dient in
- wij dienen in
- jullie dienen in
- zij dienen in
Wachten - Wait
Tegenwoordige tijd
- ik wacht
- jij wacht
- hij/zij/het wacht
- wij wachten
- jullie wachten
- zij wachten
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Overview of the Lesson: National Register for Dentists
This lesson is designed for A2 Dutch learners interested in understanding the essential procedures and vocabulary connected to registering as a dentist at the Dutch National Register (Rijksregister). It provides practical dialogues and explanations to help you navigate official registration steps, discuss employment contracts, and understand the registration process clearly.
Lesson Topics and Key Content
- Registering at the National Register: Learn how to ask which documents are needed, such as your dental diploma, identification, and BIG registration certificate.
- Discussing an Employment Contract: Practice conversations about contract terms including working hours, salary, vacation days, and probation period.
- Registration Procedure Steps: Understand the step-by-step process from submitting your application to receiving confirmation and possibly attending an interview.
Important Vocabulary and Expressions
- Inschrijven (to register/enroll) – Essential when dealing with official registration.
- Diploma (diploma) and identiteitsbewijs (identity card/passport) – Key documents to mention.
- BIG-registratie (BIG registration) – A mandatory professional registration in healthcare professions.
- Arbeidsduur (working hours), salaris (salary), vakantiedagen (vacation days) – Common contract terms.
- Proeftijd (probation period) – A typical contract condition to understand.
- Registratieproces (registration process) – Discussing procedures and timelines.
Differences and Useful Language Notes Between English and Dutch in This Lesson
In Dutch official contexts, especially in bureaucratic procedures like registration, formal phrases and polite forms (such as u instead of je) are common. The word order in questions can also differ; for instance, the question word often starts the sentence followed directly by the verb (Welke documenten heeft u nodig? instead of 'What documents do you need?').
Useful phrases:
- Heeft u ... bij u?
- Moet ik ... laten zien?
- Het salaris staat vermeld in artikel drie.
Understanding these polite forms and question structures will help in professional conversations about registration and contracts.
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