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  1. Lars
    Dutch De professor heeft me dit semester veel geleerd. Haar colleges over geneeskunde zijn absoluut fascinerend.

    The professor has taught me a lot this semester. Her lectures on medicine are really fascinating.

  2. Anna
    Dutch Volgende week wordt een nieuwe verpleegkundige in dienst genomen in het ziekenhuis. Ze hebben al maanden te weinig personeel.

    A new nurse will start at the hospital next week. They have been short-staffed for months.

  3. Lars
    Dutch De tandarts heeft eindelijk mijn tand gemaakt. Ik had dagenlang last van een vreselijke kiespijn.

    The dentist finally fixed my tooth. I had a terrible toothache for days.

  4. Anna
    Dutch Ik ben blij dat te horen. Heeft de dokter je ook een recept voor pijnmedicatie gegeven?

    I'm glad to hear that. Did the doctor also give you a prescription for pain medication?

  5. Lars
    Dutch Ja, en de apotheek had alles klaar toen ik aankwam. De apotheker was erg behulpzaam.

    Yes, and the pharmacy had everything ready when I arrived. The pharmacist was very helpful.

  6. Anna
    Dutch Dat is geweldige service. Ik denk er zelf over om te studeren voor verpleegkundige.

    That's great service. I'm thinking about studying to be a nurse.

  7. Lars
    Dutch Echt? Je zou er briljant in zijn. Ziekenhuizen hebben altijd geduldige, zorgzame mensen nodig.

    Really? You would be brilliant at it. Hospitals always need patient, caring people.

  8. Anna
    Dutch Mijn professor biologie zei dat ik het serieus moet overwegen. De carrière is uitdagend maar dankbaar.

    My biology professor said I should seriously consider it. The career is challenging but rewarding.

  9. Lars
    Dutch Ze heeft gelijk. Als je nu solliciteerde, zou je in september aan de cursus kunnen beginnen.

    She is right. If you applied now, you could start the course in September.

  10. Anna
    Dutch Misschien doe ik dat. Heb je gehoord van de nieuwe kliniek die in het centrum opent? Ze nemen afgestudeerden aan.

    Maybe I'll do that. Have you heard of the new clinic opening in the city center? They are hiring graduates.

  11. Lars
    Dutch Ik las erover in de krant. De directeur zei dat ze enthousiast jong personeel willen.

    I read about it in the newspaper. The director said they want enthusiastic young staff.

  12. Anna
    Dutch Perfect. Ik ga vanmiddag een sollicitatieformulier vragen.

    Perfect. I'll ask for an application form this afternoon.

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