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Dentistry 1 - Interview with a dental clinic
Dentistry 1 - Interview with a dental clinic
Dentistry 1 - Interview with a dental clinic

Dentistry 1 - Interview with a dental clinic - Exercises

Entrevista con una clínica dental

Exercise 1: Match a word

Instruction: Match the items that have a related meaning.

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El currículum — el CV (The résumé — the CV)
La experiencia previa — trabajo anterior (Previous experience — previous work)
La formación — los estudios (Training — studies)
El salario — la remuneración (Salary — remuneration)

Exercise 2: Exam preparation (QR: Audio)

Instruction: Read the text, fill in the gaps with the missing words, and answer the questions below

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Oferta: Entrevista en clínica dental

Fill in the gaps: salario, entrevista, contrato, disponibilidad, experiencia, currículum

(Job posting: Interview at a dental clinic)

Clínica dental en Madrid busca auxiliar para recepción y apoyo básico. Se pide previa con pacientes, buena organización y por las mañanas. Se ofrece temporal con opción a permanente, formación interna y según perfil.

La de trabajo es presencial. Trae tu y un documento con tu formación. En la entrevista se hablará de las responsabilidades del puesto, jornada laboral, turnos y horario flexible si es posible. También puedes pedir información sobre el equipo y cómo coordinarse para cumplir con las citas.
A dental clinic in Madrid is looking for an assistant for reception and basic support. Previous experience with patients, good organization, and availability in the mornings are required. A temporary contract is offered with the option to become permanent, in-house training, and a salary depending on profile.

The job interview is in person. Bring your résumé and a document with your training. In the interview, they will talk about the responsibilities of the position, the workday, shifts, and flexible hours if possible. You can also ask for information about the team and how to coordinate to meet appointments.

  1. ¿Qué documentos tienes que llevar a la entrevista y qué temas puedes preguntar sobre el puesto?

    (What documents do you have to bring to the interview and what topics can you ask about regarding the position?)

Exercise 3: Listening

Instruction: Listen to the audio and answer the questions.

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(Tomorrow I have a job interview at a dental clinic. I already sent my résumé and today I reviewed my previous experience and my education. The position is as an assistant; the responsibilities are to support the dentist and coordinate with reception. I'm interested because I can adapt to different tasks. I want to ask about the workday: whether there is a morning or afternoon shift and whether the schedule is flexible. I will also ask about the contract, whether it is temporary or permanent, and about the pay. My availability is immediate, although on Tuesday afternoons I have a class and I can't work.)
True False

(The candidate has already sent her CV and is preparing for the interview.)

(The job mainly consists of cleaning the clinic and working alone, without coordinating with other people.)

(She can start working right away, although she is not free on Tuesday afternoons.)

Exercise 4: Multiple Choice

Instruction: Choose the correct solution

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1. ¿Cuánto tiempo __________ trabajando en el sector dental?

(How long __________ been working in the dental sector?)

2. Actualmente, __________ en una clínica que se especializa en ortodoncia.

(Currently, __________ in a clinic that specializes in orthodontics.)

3. Me __________ adaptar fácilmente a diferentes horarios y equipos de trabajo.

(I __________ adapt easily to different schedules and work teams.)

Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards

Instruction: Practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.

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Entrevista en clínica dental

Exercise 6: Discussion questions (QR: AI+)

Instruction: Speaking: translate and respond (QR: AI+)

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Useful expressions:

Tengo experiencia en… y me adapto bien a… / ¿Podría informarme sobre el horario y la jornada laboral? / Estoy interesado/a en este puesto porque…

  1. Cuéntame brevemente tu formación y tu experiencia previa y por qué te interesa este puesto en una clínica dental.
    Briefly tell me about your education and previous experience and why you are interested in this position at a dental clinic.

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  2. ¿Qué tipo de contrato y qué horario te vienen mejor, y cuál es tu disponibilidad para empezar o para hacer turnos?
    What type of contract and what schedule suit you best, and what is your availability to start or to do shifts?

    __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 7: Writing correspondence (QR: AI+)

Instruction: Write a reply to the following message appropriate to the situation

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Estimada Sra. López,

Soy Marta Ruiz, de recepción de la Clínica Dental Sonríe. Hemos recibido su CV para el puesto de auxiliar de clínica. Nos gustaría invitarla a una entrevista de trabajo.

¿Puede venir el martes a las 10:00 o el miércoles a las 16:30? La entrevista dura 20 minutos. El trabajo es a jornada completa, con turnos de mañana o de tarde.

Quedo atenta a su respuesta.
Marta Ruiz

Dear Mrs. López,

I am Marta Ruiz, from reception at Smile Dental Clinic. We have received your CV for the position of dental assistant. We would like to invite you to a job interview.

Can you come on Tuesday at 10:00 or Wednesday at 16:30? The interview lasts 20 minutes. The job is full-time, with morning or afternoon shifts.

I look forward to your reply.
Marta Ruiz

Useful phrases:

  1. Estoy interesada en el puesto y puedo venir el...

    (I am interested in the position and I can come on...)

  2. ¿Podría informarme sobre el horario y los turnos?

    (Could you inform me about the schedule and shifts?)

  3. ¿El contrato es temporal o permanente?

    (Is the contract temporary or permanent?)

Estimada Marta Ruiz:

Gracias por su mensaje. Estoy interesada en el puesto de auxiliar de clínica. Puedo venir el miércoles a las 16:30.

¿Podría informarme sobre el horario concreto de los turnos de mañana y de tarde y si existe posibilidad de horario flexible? También quería preguntar si el contrato es temporal o permanente.

Muchas gracias. Un saludo,
Laura López
Dear Marta Ruiz:

Thank you for your message. I am interested in the dental assistant position. I can come on Wednesday at 16:30.

Could you inform me about the exact schedule of the morning and afternoon shifts and whether there is the possibility of a flexible schedule? I also wanted to ask whether the contract is temporary or permanent.

Thank you very much. Kind regards,
Laura López