I'M DOING AN INTERNSHIP

 This topic introduces the concept of internships and how to talk about them in English. Internships are temporary positions that help people gain experience in a specific job or industry. This lesson will focus on using the present continuous tense to describe what someone is currently doing, providing vocabulary and expressions related to internships and work.

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GRAMMAR

1. Present Continuous Tense

The present continuous is used to talk about actions happening at the moment of speaking or temporary actions.

• Structure:

  • Subject + am/is/are + verb(-ing)

• Examples:

  • I’m doing an internship.
  • She is working as an intern.
  • We are learning new skills.

2. Common Time Expressions with Present Continuous

• Now: I’m learning how to write reports now.
• At the moment: He is working at a marketing company at the moment.
• These days: They are gaining experience these days.

3. Negative Form

• Subject + am/is/are + not + verb(-ing)
  • I’m not doing an internship this semester.
  • She isn’t learning new skills right now.

4. Questions

• Am/Is/Are + subject + verb(-ing)?
  • Are you doing an internship?
  • Is he working at a company?

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VOCABULARY

1. Internship: A temporary job to gain experience.
   Example: She is doing an internship at a bank.

2. Intern: A person doing an internship.
   Example: I’m an intern in the IT department.

3. Supervisor: A person who oversees interns or employees.
   Example: My supervisor is very helpful.

4. Tasks: Jobs or assignments given to someone.
   Example: My tasks include organizing files.

5. Experience: Knowledge gained through practice.
   Example: Internships give you work experience.

6. Company: A business organization.
   Example: He works for a big company.

7. Skills: Abilities or expertise in a specific area.
   Example: I’m learning technical skills.

8. Temporary: Not permanent; lasting for a short time.
   Example: This is a temporary position.

9. Networking: Building professional relationships.
   Example: Networking is important during an internship.

10. Career: A profession or occupation.
    Example: This internship will help my career.

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• I’m currently doing an internship.
• I’m working as an intern.
• It’s a great way to gain experience.
• I’m learning a lot about the industry.
• My internship is helping me develop my skills.
• I’m working closely with my supervisor.
• Are you doing an internship this semester?
• I’m not doing an internship at the moment.
• She is gaining valuable experience.
• The internship is temporary, but very useful.

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SENTENCES

Positive

1. I’m doing an internship at a marketing company.
2. She is working as an intern in the finance department.
3. We are learning many new skills during the internship.

Negative

1. I’m not doing an internship this year.
2. He isn’t learning much from his internship.
3. They aren’t working on any big projects yet.

Questions and Answers

1. Q: Are you doing an internship now?
   A: Yes, I’m doing an internship at a hospital.
2. Q: Is she learning new skills?
   A: Yes, she’s learning about project management.
3. Q: Are they working at a big company?
   A: No, they are working at a small startup.

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CONVERSATION

Situation: Two friends talking about internships

Liam: Hi, Sarah! What are you up to these days?
Sarah: Hi, Liam! I’m doing an internship at a law firm.
Liam: That’s great! What do you do there?
Sarah: I help the lawyers with research and organize files.
Liam: Are you enjoying it?
Sarah: Yes, I’m learning a lot about the legal system. What about you?
Liam: I’m not doing an internship, but I’m working part-time at a café.
Sarah: That sounds good too. Are you planning to do an internship later?
Liam: Yes, I want to find one next semester.

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READING

Doing an Internship

Emma is a university student, and she is doing an internship at a technology company. Her internship lasts for three months, and she is learning a lot about software development. Every day, Emma works with her team to create and test new programs. Her supervisor is very supportive and teaches her about different coding techniques.

Emma’s tasks include writing code, fixing errors, and preparing reports. She enjoys her work because it is challenging and exciting. She is also meeting many professionals and building her network. Emma says her internship is a valuable experience that will help her in her future career as a software engineer.

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Questions

1. Where is Emma doing her internship?
   Answer: At a technology company.

2. How long does Emma’s internship last?
   Answer: Three months.

3. What are Emma’s tasks?
   Answer: Writing code, fixing errors, and preparing reports.

4. Why does Emma enjoy her internship?
   Answer: Because it is challenging and exciting.

5. What does Emma want to become in the future?
   Answer: A software engineer.