Business English Conversation: Training / Meeting Deadline

Effective communication is essential in the workplace, especially when discussing important topics like employee training needs and project deadlines.

Using polite, clear, and professional English helps build teamwork, avoid misunderstandings, and improve productivity.

In these two conversations, you’ll see how professionals discuss training programs and deadline extensions in a respectful and solution-focused way.

These examples are ideal for English learners who want to improve their business English, office communication, and professional speaking skills.

Business English Conversation: Training / Meeting Deadline

Characters:

• Jessica (HR Manager)
• Mark (Team Leader)

Jessica:
Hi, Mark! How’s everything going?

Mark:
Hi, Jessica! Everything’s good, thanks. How about you?

Jessica:
I’m doing well, thanks! I wanted to talk to you about some training programs for the team. Do you have time to discuss it?

Mark:
Of course! What do you have in mind?

Jessica:
I think it’s important for the team to receive additional training on new software tools. Some team members are still having trouble using them effectively. Do you agree?

Mark:
Yes, I’ve noticed that too. The software can be a bit tricky, especially for the newer team members. A training session would definitely help.

Jessica:
Great! I’m thinking of organizing a hands-on workshop. It would be more interactive, allowing the team to practice using the software in real time. What do you think?

Mark:
That sounds perfect. A practical workshop would make it easier for everyone to understand the software better. How long do you think the session should be?

Jessica:
I’m thinking of a two-hour session. That should give us enough time to go over the key features and answer any questions. Does that work for you?

Mark:
Two hours should be enough. I’ll make sure the team is available for that time. Should we schedule it for next week?

Jessica:
Next week works for me. I’ll check with the training provider to confirm their availability and send out the invitation once it’s booked.

Mark:
Thanks, Jessica! I’m sure the team will benefit from the training.

Jessica:
You’re welcome, Mark! I’ll keep you updated on the details. Let me know if there’s anything else you’d like to add to the session.

Mark:
Will do! Thanks again for organizing this.

Jessica:
No problem! I’ll be in touch soon.

Business English Conversation: Training / Meeting Deadline

Characters:

• Emma (Project Manager)
• John (Developer)

Emma:
Hi, John! Do you have a moment to talk?

John:
Hi, Emma! Sure, what’s up?

Emma:
I wanted to check in about the project deadline. I know the original date was set for this Friday, but I’ve heard you might need more time. Is that right?

John:
Yes, that’s correct. I’ve been working on the final features, but I’m running into a few issues with the coding. I think I’ll need at least another week to get everything finished properly.

Emma:
I understand. It’s important to get everything right. I’ll need to discuss this with the team, but I think a one-week extension should be doable. Do you think that will be enough time to complete everything?

John:
Yes, a week should give me enough time to finalize the features and do some thorough testing. I just want to make sure everything is working smoothly before we launch.

Emma:
That makes sense. I’ll send an updated timeline to the team and let them know about the new deadline. I’ll also check with the other departments to make sure they’re aware of the change.

John:
Thanks, Emma! I really appreciate the extra time. I’ll make sure to keep you updated on my progress.

Emma:
No problem! I’m confident you’ll get everything done. Let me know if you need any support from my side.

John:
I will, thanks again! I’ll make sure the project is ready by the new deadline.

Emma:
Great! I’ll send the updated timeline today. Talk soon!