Summer internship and reading recommendations for English Lit

That is a lovely interest to have! I always tell my son that reading classics builds a strong vocabulary that really helps in those competitive entrance exams later. You should check out the Penguin Classics series; they have excellent editions for beginners that include helpful annotations.

Does your child have a library membership? Honestly, nothing beats the classics from Penguin’s 'English Library' series, and I suggest you try getting those for her to build a collection.

Very nice! Don't forget to look at the 'Tales from Shakespeare' by Charles and Mary Lamb first, it’s the best way to get familiar with the plots before tackling the original plays. My daughter did this before her 9th-grade board exams and it helped her tremendously.

My niece is currently doing a summer reading challenge through the local library. Maybe your child can look for similar local initiatives? For classics, 'Pride and Prejudice' is a must-read, though it might be a bit heavy if they are just starting out.

Hi, for internships, have you looked at the British Council? My daughter did a short creative writing workshop there last year and found it very insightful. Regarding reading, please do not start with Shakespeare directly; maybe get her to read 'Tales from Shakespeare' by Charles and Mary Lamb first to get a grip on the plots. It makes the original plays much easier to follow later!

Try the internship portal at Internshala, they sometimes have content writing roles for students that might interest them. For Shakespeare, please ensure they watch a performance first—either live or on YouTube—before diving into the text, it makes a huge difference.

Hi, my daughter attended a summer creative writing workshop at British Council last year and it was quite good for her confidence. Regarding classics, definitely start with 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' by Shakespeare as it is easier for younger kids to follow. Are you looking for online programs or something local in the city?

My son is also a bookworm! I would suggest looking into local NGOs that work with literacy programs; they often take interns for content writing or helping younger kids with reading, which looks great on a profile. As for classics, stick to the classics like 'Great Expectations' or 'Pride and Prejudice'—my son found these very engaging during his summer break last year.