EXPLAINING INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

The simple past is used to talk about an activity or situation in the past which is
finished now:
• I attended the Model School on Haramaya University campus from September
1989 to July 1997.  I completed Grades 1-4 and then Grades 5-8 there.
• I then attended Alemaya Secondary and Senior Secondary & Preparatory Schools
from September 1997 to July 2001.  I completed Grades 9-12 there.
• I worked as a secretary in the FOE, department of Afan Oromo from February
2003 to September 2005.
• From 22 May to 28 June 2007, I participated in an English training course for
secretaries.
• I completed an IT training course in May 2007.
The present perfect is used to talk about an activity or a situation that started in the
past but is still happening now:
• I have worked as Head Secretary in the Faculty of Business & Economics at
Haramaya University since September 2005.
• I have taken part in a number of training courses to help me develop my
professional skills.
The present continuous tense is used to talk about an activity or a situation that is
happening now:
• I am participating in a training course, ‘English for Secretaries – Level 2’, for 6
weeks.
Writing Activity
 
My educational background, professional experience  and additional
qualifications/training:
       
Write a paragraph of information in English with details of your
education, work experience, additional qualifications and training
courses you have completed.