Becoming a better writer is a life-long job
When you write, you are communicating. Writing gives you the time to think about what you want to say and to try to explain your ideas. There are many types of writing, from a casual Tweet to a friend to a formal research essay. We all write something everyday.
Your writing can always get better, and, over time, you will develop your own style. However, there are many ways to improve your writing. For a start, watch the video and look at the file below.
Letter writing is a good introduction to thinking about types of writing because, like any type of writing, it clearly has a purpose, audience, structure and vocabulary. Have a look at the file:
Here are some links to some good resources that also might help.
- Writing (from the British Council Learn English site – with activities for different levels) https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing
- Purdue University’s OWL (Online Writing Lab – a great source for academic study from a famous university) https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html
- Need support with writing for IELTS? Look at the writing section on IELTS Liz https://ieltsliz.com/#
KSU Faculty of Foreign Studies
Department of English