Teaching English Grammar

Internship Report

Conducted at

Gyan Ganga Development Committee

Submitted as part fulfillment of

M.A. IV Semester (English Literature)

By

Shivani Nigam

Roll No.- 222153

To

Dr. Abha Pandey

Professor and Head of English

Department

Govt. Mahakoshal Arts and Commerce

Autonomous college, Jabalpur

May 2024
 Declaration

I Shivani Nigam of class M.A. IV semester English Literature of college

Govt. Mahakoshal Arts and Commerce College, declare that I have done my
internship at Gyan Ganga Development Committee(Madan Mahal, Jabalpur),
From April 1.2024 to April 30, 2024.

I hereby declare that the report presents my work, except that it takes
support the gathered material from various sources and with the help and
guidance of my project guide and institute guide. This is to declare further that
the report of Internship is prepared by me, and it is my original work.
 Certificate of Project guide

This is to certify, the report of the internship entitled teaching English Grammar
has been made by Miss. Shivani Nigam of Class M.A. IV Semester, English
Literature of college Govt. Mahakoshal Arts and Commerce Autonomous
College, Jabalpur at Gyan Ganga Development Committee(Madan Mahal,
Jabalpur) under my guidance.

I hereby certify that the report presented by her is original and made under my
supervision.

Signature and Seal

Dr. Abha Pandey
Professor and Head of
English Department
 Internship Certificate

This is to certify that Miss. Shivani Nigam of class M.A. IV semester

English Literature of College Govt. Mahakoshal Arts and Commerce
Autonomous College, has completed her internship at Gyan Ganga
Development Committee (Madan Mahal, Jabalpur), From April 1.2024 to April
30, 2024.

I hereby certify that the report of internship presented by her is a

completely independent attempt and satisfies the rules laid down by the
University for their meant for the award of Master Degree of Arts.
 Acknowledgement

I am profoundly thankful first and foremost to the department of higher

Education to include internship in the master’s a degree programme and provide
practical job oriented training to the students.

I express my heartfelt gratitude to all those who have helped me. I thank
my principal Dr. A. C. Tiwari, for the facilities provided to accomplish this
internship.

I am highly indebted to the Head of the Department Dr. Abha Pandey

who has provided me the opportunity and permission to work for my internship
at the institute where I could learn that technique of teaching and also want to
thank her for being my project guide and for support and advice to get and
complete my internship in the institute.

I have deep sense of gratitude to my company guide Mr. Keshav Dubey

who has been a constant source of help to me. He has motivated encouraged and
helped me towards the completion of my research project.

I am extremely grateful to my sister and friends who have helped me is

successful completion of this internship.

Signature
Shivani Nigam
 Content
Shivani Nigam

S.No. Contents Page No.

1. Declaration i
2. Certificate by college guide ii
3. Internship certificate iii
4. Acknowledgement iv
5. Content v
6. Preface 1
7. Introduction 2
8. Methodology 3
9. Monthly/Weekly/Daily report 4
10. Career opportunities 9
11. Eligibility criteria 10
12. Challenges in the field 11
13. Conclusion 12
14. References 13
 Preface

Internships are known for giving students the opportunity to apply their
knowledge in real world environments. At the same time, they will also develop
skills which will help them to perform better at their jobs. Practice teaching
(internship for trainee teachers) is an integral part of the teacher education
program which is geared towards preparing the new entrants into the teaching of
other job oriented programs. We are one such lucky student to have the chance
of internship during our master’s degree in English literature. In this report the
initial chapter in dedicated to the detailed information of the course that was
covered during my internship as a Spoken English teacher. The details of
monthly, weekly and daily report of the work done and proposed work were
given. Furthermore the career opportunities, eligibility criteria and the
challenges (faced during this internship), in the field that was chosen. In the last,
a personal assessment on the experience that was had from the beginning to the
end of training program was given.
The teachings of literature are in some sort very relevant in teaching spoken
English. As we read literature aloud contributes to developing speaking as well
as listening abilities. Moreover, it also leads to improve pronunciation. Reading
literature includes an intense range of vocabulary. Dialogues and prose that
prepares us to communicate the language by using new words which we learn
from the literary text. It also helps us to develop interpretative abilities.
 Introduction

The internship is an integral platform for anyone to gain experience in an actual

workplace. Internship greatly increases the chances that a student will gain full
time employment after graduation. By using internships students are provided
with experience that will make them stronger. In addition to this, their work
ethic will increases, and will be confident in their abilities.
We are one such lucky students to have the change of internship during our
Master’s degree in English Literature. Where we got the opportunity to work do
our internship in various fields like in schools, colleges, institutes or either in
any company. The field that was chosen by me is Skill Development and
Education for BPL students, Gyan Ganga Development Committee(Madan
Mahal, Jabalpur). As, teaching English Grammar has a great scope as
nowadays everyone wants to speak and learn English, as speaking English
allows one to actually broaden one’s world , from job ability to relate to people
from every country. Internship at Gyan Ganga Development Committee(Madan
Mahal, Jabalpur, as an English Grammar teacher is a very good opportunity for
one to learn and gain experience. As man learn through experience, this
internship also gives me the opportunity to do mistakes and learn from them.
There are various teaching methods to teach the language effectively to students
like formerly we use grammar cum translation approach, task based learning.
Communication language approach, direct method, audio-lingual method,
content based learning, structural approach, total physical response, lexical
approach and many more. Here it can’t be said that only one of these methods is
sufficient for effective teaching. So, mostly teachers opt for an eclectic
approach; which mixes techniques from different approaches. This approach
was used during this internship too.
 Methodology

The methodology section outlines the strategies and approaches used in

teaching English grammar to BPL (Below Poverty Line) students. It includes
the teaching methods, materials, and assessment techniques to ensure effective
learning.
Teaching Methods
Direct Instruction: Begin each lesson with a clear explanation of the grammar
topic. Use simple language and examples relevant to the students' daily lives[1].
Interactive Activities: Incorporate activities such as role-playing, group
discussions, and games to make learning engaging and interactive.
Visual Aids: Use visual aids like charts, flashcards, and videos to illustrate
grammar rules and concepts.
Materials
Customized Worksheets: Develop worksheets tailored to the students'
proficiency levels, focusing on common grammar issues they face.
Story-Based Learning: Create stories that incorporate the grammar topics being
taught, helping students understand usage in context.
Digital Resources: Utilize free online resources and educational apps to provide
additional practice and reinforcement.
Assessment
Formative Assessments: Conduct regular informal assessments through quizzes,
oral exercises, and interactive sessions to gauge understanding.
Summative Assessments: At the end of each unit, administer tests to evaluate
the overall grasp of the grammar concepts taught.
Feedback Sessions: Hold individual feedback sessions to address specific areas
of improvement and to provide personalized guidance.
A detailed record of work done on monthly, weekly and daily basis is a
follows:-

Noun

Pronoun
Week 1 Parts of Speech
Verb

Adjectives

Basic Sentence elements

Types of Sentences
Week 2 sentence structure
Clauses and Phrases

Subject verb Agreement

Definite of Articles

Week 3 Article Types of articles

Use of Article

Definition of Tenses:

Week 4 Tense Types of Tenses

Usage Rules
 Date Proposed Work Work Done Remarks
Program
Students were
overview and
01-04-2024 Nouns engaged and
objectives
attentive.
discussed.
Defined nouns Some students
02-04-2024 Nouns and types with struggled with
examples. concepts.
Completed
Improvement seen in
03-04-2024 Pronouns exercises on
identification.
identifying nouns.
Defined pronouns
Clear understanding
04-04-2024 Pronouns and types with
observed.
examples.
Completed
exercises on Students performed
05-04-2024 Verbs
identifying well.
pronouns.
Defined verbs
Good grasp of action
06-04-2024 Verbs and types with
verbs.
examples.
Completed
Some confusion with
07-04-2024 Adjectives exercises on
linking verbs.
identifying verbs.
Defined
adjectives and Understood basic
08-04-2024 Adjectives
types with concepts.
examples.
Completed
Basic Sentence exercises on Consistent
09-04-2024
Elements identifying performance.
adjectives.
Identified
subjects,
Basic Sentence Some students need
10-04-2024 predicates, and
Elements more practice.
objects in
sentences.
Completed
exercises on
11-04-2024 Types of Sentences subjects, Improvement noted.
predicates, and
objects.
Defined and gave
Understood different
12-04-2024 Types of Sentences examples of
sentence types.
sentence types.
Completed
Good application of
13-04-2024 Clauses and Phrases exercises on
knowledge.
sentence types.
 Defined clauses
Some confusion with
14-04-2024 Clauses and Phrases and phrases, and
dependent clauses.
types of each.
Completed
exercises on
Better understanding
15-04-2024 Subject-Verb Agreement identifying
achieved.
clauses and
phrases.
Explained subject-
Basic rules understood
16-04-2024 Subject-Verb Agreement verb agreement
well.
rules.
Completed
exercises on Students need more
17-04-2024 Articles
subject-verb practice.
agreement.
Defined definite
and indefinite Clear differentiation
18-04-2024 Articles
articles with noted.
examples.
Completed
19-04-2024 Use of Articles exercises on using Good grasp on usage.
articles.
Detailed rules on
Some rules need more
20-04-2024 Use of Articles article usage
emphasis.
explained.
Completed
exercises on Application needs
21-04-2024 Definition of Tenses
article usage in improvement.
sentences.
Defined tenses
Students understood
22-04-2024 Types of Tenses and their
importance.
importance.
Explained present
Understood present
23-04-2024 Types of Tenses tense types with
tense well.
examples.
Explained past
Past tense needs more
24-04-2024 Types of Tenses tense types with
practice.
examples.
Explained future
Good understanding
25-04-2024 Types of Tenses tense types with
of future tense.
examples.
Completed
exercises on
Mixed results, more
26-04-2024 Usage Rules identifying and
practice needed.
using different
tenses.
 Discussed rules
for tense
Students found rules
27-04-2024 Usage Rules consistency and
useful.
context-based
usage.
Completed
exercises on Improvement noted in
28-04-2024 Review
applying tense application.
rules.
Reviewed all
topics covered,
Students showed good
29-04-2024 Assessment focusing on areas
recall.
needing
improvement.

Conducted final
assessment to
evaluate Assessment results
30-04-2024 Test
understanding varied.
and application of
all topics.

English Grammar batch (12:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m.)

A detailed record of word done on daily as mentioned above

Monthly Report
April 1, 2024 to April 30, 2024
Teaching English Grammar batch for morning as per lessons and study material
provided by the centre. This course includes teaching grammar in which we
have to teach parts of speeches, helping verbs, principal verbs and it also covers
vocabulary, conversations, group discussions, speeches.
 Career opportunities

M.A. in English literature open the door to many opportunities’ literature

provide you a wide area coinciding with many other disciplines.

One can start his own coaching centre and teach students as a soft skill trainer.
verbal trainer. tuition teacher. English language teacher. one can also be an
entrepreneur and can choose from various other options like to be a translator,
script, writer, editor, freelance writer, reporter, novelist, copy writer, and many
more options are there.

After M.A in English Literature either you can choose to continue your studies
or you can go further and find a job in various fields. If one wants to study
further one can prepare for NET/JRF and meanwhile can prepare for PhD
proposal and go for PhD. Later on one surely had good carrier as an assistant
professor.
 Eligibility Criteria

Teaching English Grammar is a good career choice for people with strong
language communications skills. The minimum, eligibility criteria is that one
should have a bachelor’s degree. Later there are different qualifications criteria
required for being a spoken English teacher in schools, college and institutes.

If one wants to start a coaching center then at least one should have a post
graduation degree in English it would be better if one has done some kind of
certificate course like CTE, that is provided by IGNOU. Others may include
PGCTE, PGDTE, which is a diploma course. TKT course provide by
Cambridge University. A TEFL or TESOL Certificate from ACT will help one
to get English teaching jobs in schools, colleges and also various institutes
which require language trainers. It is almost mandatory for Indians who wants
to teach abroad and also in international schools. skill you learn in this course
will not only prepare you for your first teaching job, but also continue to serve
you well into your career as an English Grammar teacher.
 Challenges

Student while speaking English faces some difficulties. Few of these and the
possible solution are as follows.

• The new knowledge acquired can be lost if not consolidated in

subsequent or small exercise based on units helps students to retain the
knowledge.
• Students fell embarrassed and shy while speaking English. For this one
should start practicing it alone, in a comfortable space where they can
speak aloud. Teacher should encourage students saying it’s not your
mother tongue, still you are learning which is incredible so you do not
need to feel shy.
• Anxiety of students to speak that feeling of anxiety can be removed by
giving enough attention towards weaknesses and strengths of each
students.
• In the class students are from different age groups, from different classes
background so sometimes it was difficult to tackle the problems or doubts
of everyone simultaneously.
• Most activities aimed at communication are conducted in small groups
member must fulfill his role.
• Strong students dominate the class due to which there is a risk that some
members of the working groups contribute more than others. For this,
each students should be given enough and equal time to speak.
• The students who are less outgoing or possess inferior verbal skills may
feel inhibited reduced their participation and lose motivation in the
classroom.
 Conclusion

In a nutshell this Internship has been an excellent and rewarding experience.

It can be concluded that there have been a lot I have learnt from my work at
Gyan Ganga Development Committee(Madan Mahal, Jabalpur), From April
1.2024 to April 30, 2024. The two main things that I have learnt the
important are time management skills and self motivation.

From this internship I have developed my skills of observation and listening

a lot on top of that I have developed the skills of analysis and critical
thinking by writing the daily observation report writing report also
developed my vocabulary.

As per the professional viewpoint this internship develops a simple person as

a socially active and responsible person. I can conclude that the entire
internship is a golden opportunity we got from the Department of Education.
It was a great exposure and experience. Practice makes perfect, seem as from
this internship I grew up a fully self confident person. I was a great
experience with both sweet and bitter aspects even though there were
different issues related to different aspect yet I have learnt different things
and elements in the internship process this internship programmed was very
effective.