noun · neutral
internship
UK/ˈɪntɜːnʃɪp/US/ˈɪntɜːrnʃɪp/IN·tern·ship
a period of work experience, often temporary, where someone learns about a job or industry
Examples
“She did a six‑month internship at a law firm during the summer.”
“Many students look for internships to build practical skills.”
“He completed an unpaid internship before getting a full‑time position.”
Band 8 sentence
“After a competitive selection process she secured a summer internship at the engineering firm, which eventually led to a graduate role.”
Collocations
- do an internship
- paid/unpaid internship
- summer internship
Word family
Common mistakes
I am intern at a company this summer.→I am an intern at a company this summer.
I will do internship next month.→I will do an internship next month.
Say it for a higher band
5job→6placement→7+internship
Synonyms
placement
work experience
Easily confused
placement
“The course includes a work placement in a local company.”
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