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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
In this video, I talk about the 4 things you need to do to improve your writing skills in English:
1. Ask questions
2. Research
3. Practice
4. Get feedback.
First, each type of writing requires different structures and techniques. An email, for example, is not written the same way as a resume. In addition, formal writing is a lot different than informal writing. Once you know what you are writing, you can begin researching.
You will need to find information and tips on HOW to write whatever it is that you are writing, but you will also need to find examples to analyze and follow. It's important that these are GOOD examples. Be careful while doing your research and make sure you are using reliable sources. There is a lot of bad information on the internet.
Next, you need to practice. You can't improve a skill if you don't work at improving it every day. Study and research are just one part of improving your writing. But to really improve, you need to sit down and write. You need to implement the things you learn and imitate other writing that you have already analyzed.
Then you need feedback. You need to ask someone who knows MORE than you about the type of writing you are trying to do. You can't just ask a friend or coworker, as their opinion may be biased or uninformed. This might mean that you will need to hire an editor or tutor (especially if you are preparing for a writing exam.) If you are applying for an important position, for example, it would be a good idea to hire a professional resume writer to help you create an outstanding resume. Job markets are often VERY competitive, so the investment is usually worth it.
Anyhow, that's it!
That is how you improve your English writing skills, regardless of what type of writing you are doing. With all this said, bear in mind that writers study writing, not English. English teachers may be able to help you with the basics of good writing, but if you want to learn how to run a blog in English (for example) you should get advice from other bloggers.
This means that ESL teachers aren't the best resource for people who are looking to improve their writing (unless you're preparing for an English exam and working with a teacher who can prepare you for it). But to improve your overall writing skills, learning from English teachers who teach English speakers would be better, and learning from writers with experience would be best.
Another note... grammar is important, but good grammar does not always equal good writing. Writing involves a lot more than grammar. It also involves structure, word choice, rhythm, sentence patterns, transition phrases etc. These are all things you should research. And remember, the rules are different depending on what kind of writing you are doing.
I hope these tips are helpful!
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
In this video, I talk about the 4 things you need to do to improve your writing skills in English:
1. Ask questions
2. Research
3. Practice
4. Get feedback.
First, each type of writing requires different structures and techniques. An email, for example, is not written the same way as a resume. In addition, formal writing is a lot different than informal writing. Once you know what you are writing, you can begin researching.
You will need to find information and tips on HOW to write whatever it is that you are writing, but you will also need to find examples to analyze and follow. It's important that these are GOOD examples. Be careful while doing your research and make sure you are using reliable sources. There is a lot of bad information on the internet.
Next, you need to practice. You can't improve a skill if you don't work at improving it every day. Study and research are just one part of improving your writing. But to really improve, you need to sit down and write. You need to implement the things you learn and imitate other writing that you have already analyzed.
Then you need feedback. You need to ask someone who knows MORE than you about the type of writing you are trying to do. You can't just ask a friend or coworker, as their opinion may be biased or uninformed. This might mean that you will need to hire an editor or tutor (especially if you are preparing for a writing exam.) If you are applying for an important position, for example, it would be a good idea to hire a professional resume writer to help you create an outstanding resume. Job markets are often VERY competitive, so the investment is usually worth it.
Anyhow, that's it!
That is how you improve your English writing skills, regardless of what type of writing you are doing. With all this said, bear in mind that writers study writing, not English. English teachers may be able to help you with the basics of good writing, but if you want to learn how to run a blog in English (for example) you should get advice from other bloggers.
This means that ESL teachers aren't the best resource for people who are looking to improve their writing (unless you're preparing for an English exam and working with a teacher who can prepare you for it). But to improve your overall writing skills, learning from English teachers who teach English speakers would be better, and learning from writers with experience would be best.
Another note... grammar is important, but good grammar does not always equal good writing. Writing involves a lot more than grammar. It also involves structure, word choice, rhythm, sentence patterns, transition phrases etc. These are all things you should research. And remember, the rules are different depending on what kind of writing you are doing.
I hope these tips are helpful!
•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
🌎 OUR STUDENTS
See some of our English Full:Time students here:
instagram.com/englishfulltime_students
10 THINGS ABOUT ME
1. I was born in California, USA
2. I went to study abroad in Argentina in 2013
3. I met my husband Renzo in Argentina
4. We got married 5 months after we met!
5. We lived about 5 years in Argentina then started traveling
6. I started English Full:Time in 2016
7. Ren & I now live in California and have two amazing kids
8. We travel as much as we can (especially to Argentina!)
9. I speak Spanish fluently
10. I drink "mate" 🧉 every day!
CONNECT WITH ME 🙋🏼♀️
→ Newsletter: englishfulltime.com
→ Instagram: instagram.com/theenglishcoach
→ Facebook: facebook.com/stefanietheenglishcoach
→ Tiktok: tiktok.com/@theenglishcoach
→ X: https://x.com/englishfulltime
→ Business Inquiries: stefanie@englishfulltime.com
