Many people especially English Language Learners have difficulties while asked to write an essay writing in English and it can seem like a real challenge to improve. Don’t worry, though. Here are some simple steps that you can take to improve your written English and impress people with your writing skills.
1.
Enrich your vocabulary
Vocabulary is very essential in
writing. To express yourself, you need a good active vocabulary. That’s not
just being able to recognize lots of words – it means actually being able to
use them correctly. Do this by learning new words with example sentences, not
just word lists.
Tip: When you learn a new word, try to learn
all the forms of that word and the prepositions that are usually used with it.
(For example, rather than just the word ‘agree, make a note of: to agree with, make
agreement, disagree)
2.
Master English spelling
When you want to write an essay, you must
know how to spell those words correctly. Incorrect spelling changes the meaning
of your sentence. For example: ‘bare’ and ‘bear’ sound the same but ‘bare’
means naked and ‘bear’ is a large animal. Additionally, incorrect spelling
makes it difficult for the reader to understand what you’ve written.
Tip: Practice your spelling using flash
cards and test yourself whenever you have some spare time or if you type on computer
you can use spelling checker tool.
3.
Read regularly
People often say that we learn to write
best by reading. It means reading in English is useful in many ways. For you
who are not English Foreign Language Learners, it is better for you to read books
or article written by native authors. It can improve your writing. It is a
great way to get an idea of the different styles of writing and see how to use
words appropriately.
Tip: Choose books or articles with topics
that interest you. Learning shouldnot be boring. Read each text several times
to make sure you understand how to use new words and expressions in the text.
4.
Improve your grammar
Grammar is very important because it
improves the quality of your writing. Always use the appropriate tense and
remember to use punctuation. Punctuation is a great way to make your writing
clear and fluent.
Tip: Always proof-read your writing twice.
The first time, look for general mistakes and the second time look for mistakes
with the particular grammar point your are studying at the moment.
5.
Just do it!
Writing can be daunting. However, the
best way to improve is get a pen and paper or sit in front of your computer and
actually write. Be prepared to write several versions of each text because even
for professional writers, the first draft is never perfect. Remember, practice
makes perfect, so now is the best time to sit down and get started writing.
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