EASY WAYS TO DEVELOP WRITING SKILLS WHEN TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Keywords:
Foreign language, writing skills, language teaching, creative writing, peer review, journaling, digital tools, second language acquisition.Abstract
This article provides practical and engaging strategies for improving writing skills in students learning foreign languages. It emphasizes methods such as journaling, sentence transformation exercises, peer review, and creative prompts that foster regular writing practice. The article highlights the importance of incorporating collaborative writing tasks and using visual aids to stimulate creativity. By focusing on a variety of writing activities, the author encourages language learners to practice writing in low-stakes environments, which helps build confidence and fluency. Ideal for language instructors, this resource offers both structured exercises and tips for enhancing the writing process in the classroom, making language acquisition more interactive and enjoyable.
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