EFFECTIVE APPROACHES TO THE TEACHING OF ESL/EFL WRITING
11.10.2023
International Scientific Journal "Science and Innovation". Series B. Volume 2 Issue 10
Tursunboeva Surayo Abdumajitovna
Abstract. This study assesses teaching writing skills to the second language learners by utilizing benchmarking strategies of classroom. The study has used mixed approach of analysis to evaluate learning and writing skills of second language. This paper highlights some prominent approaches to ESL/EFL writing that have taken place; starting from earlier approaches, such as form-dominated approach, writer-focused approach, content-based approach, and reader oriented approach, followed by collaborative approach, computer-assisted, and lastly social media approach as the state of the art. Advantages and weaknesses of each approach were elaborated.
Keywords: second language, brainstorming, perceptions of students, writing skill, process approach.
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