#73 Checking an Invoice｜English Business Phrases
Izumi English Morning
#75 Reporting the Results of a Training Program｜English Business Phrases
Izumi
After completing a training program, you may need to report to your supervisor or colleagues that you have successfully finished the training and explain what you learned from it.
When talking about training in English, it is important not only to state that it has been completed, but also to explain the outcomes and insights clearly and concisely.
In this article, I explain useful English expressions that you can use in conversations after completing a training program.
Contents
Dialogue
I’ve just finished the training program I attended this week.
Oh, really? How did it go?
It was very informative. I learned a lot about project management and team communication.
Do you think it will help with your current work?
Yes, definitely. I already have some ideas I’d like to apply to our next project.
Great. Let’s talk about it in more detail later.
1. Reporting That the Training Has Been Completed
When reporting the completion of a training program, it is natural to use the present perfect tense.
Example
- I’ve just finished the training program.
The phrase “have just finished” implies that something was completed very recently. It is therefore suitable for reporting immediately after the training or when referring to a recent experience.
Related Expressions
- I finished the training.
- I’ve completed the training.
In terms of nuance, “finished” simply states the fact that the training ended, while “completed” sounds slightly more formal and emphasizes that all required content was fully completed.
2. Sharing Impressions of the Training
When expressing impressions of a training program, evaluative expressions help convey the message more clearly.
Example
- It was very informative.
The adjective “informative” means that I gained a lot of new information or knowledge, and it is commonly used when describing business training sessions or seminars.
Related Expressions
- It was practical.
- It was well-organized.
- It gave me a lot of insights.
Rather than simply saying “It was good,” adding a brief explanation of what was valuable makes the report more specific and professional.
3. Explaining What I Learned
One of the most important points when reporting training results is to clearly explain “what I learned.”
Example
- I learned a lot about project management and team communication.
The expression “I learned a lot about ～” is highly versatile and can be used in many contexts.
Related Expressions
- I learned a lot about leadership skills.
- I learned a lot about time management.
- I learned a lot about data analysis.
4. Explaining How the Training Will Be Applied to Work
To conclude a discussion about training, it is effective to explain “how I plan to apply what I learned” in the future.
Example
- I’d like to apply what I learned to our next project.
The verb “apply” is commonly used in training and learning contexts to mean using acquired knowledge or skills in actual work situations.
Related Expressions
- I think it will help with my current work.
- I’m planning to try some of these methods soon.
These expressions are polite, positive, and well suited to professional business communication.
Summary
Key English Phrases
- I’ve just finished the training program.
→ A present perfect expression used to report the completion of training. - It was very informative.
→ An expression used to describe the training as meaningful and valuable. - I learned a lot about ～.
→ A phrase for explaining the knowledge or skills gained through training. - I’d like to apply what I learned.
→ A positive way to express motivation for future work.
