EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING WRITING SKILLS TO NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS
Keywords:
Writing strategies, non-native speakers, ESL teaching, process writing, collaborative learningAbstract
Teaching writing to non-native speakers poses unique challenges as it involves navigating linguistic, cultural, and structural differences. This article explores effective strategies for teaching writing, focusing on process-based approaches, scaffolding techniques, and collaborative methods. Drawing on works by Hyland (2003), Ferris (2004), and Harmer (2007), this article highlights practical methods to enhance non-native students' writing skills, ensuring clarity, coherence, and fluency.
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Harmer, J. (2007). The Practice of English Language Teaching (4th ed.). Pearson Education Limited.
Hyland, K. (2003). Second Language Writing. Cambridge University Press.
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