Teaching Written English

Originally published in 1980. This practical guide to the teaching of writing is set in the context of the functional use of language for communication. It examines what communicating in writing involves and gives procedures for teaching different types of writing from beginner to advanced level, for teachers of English as a Foreign Language.

Ronald V. White

Part 1 1. Introduction 2. The Status of Writing in ELT 3. What is Writing Like? 4. Types of Writing: Institutional and Personal 5. Conclusion: Implications for Teaching Writing Part 2 6. Types of Writing Exercises: False Cues 7. Good Cues: Bad Results 8. Reporting Past Events: Narrative 9. Describing Objects 10. Describing People 11. Describing Places 12. Describing Processes 13. Comparing and Recommending 14. Questions and Answers 15. Dictation and Writing 16. Integrating Reading, Speaking, Listening and Writing 17. Correcting Written Work 18. Summary