Training: developing practical skills

The idea

Training is usually uncountable: say training or some training. Use training in a skill, training for a group, and a training session for one event.

Examples

• The new staff receive training before they start work.
• Maya needs more training in first aid.
• Our training includes practice with real equipment.
• The company provides training for all its drivers.
• After months of training, Leo can guide visitors safely.
• We have a training session on Friday afternoon.

Watch out

Do not normally say a training or trainings for instruction; count sessions or courses instead.

Try it yourself

1. Choose the correct option. The volunteers need more ___. (training / trainings)

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   training

   Training names the instruction the volunteers need; it is uncountable here.

2. Choose the correct option. The hospital provides training ___ new nurses. (for / at)

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   for

   For introduces the nurses who receive the instruction.

3. Choose the correct option. We attended a training ___ yesterday. (session / advice)

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   session

   Session names one event that people attended.

Use it today

Describe training you need and name a skill it covers.