Summary Writing Lesson With NPR

Here is an outline which can be used to begin a new writing class. The starting point for this ESL writing class is learning how to write one-paragraph summaries in a multi-skill English communication class that uses podcasts from NPR.

1. Purpose of class

  • improve the students’ ability to communicate clear ideas in writing

2. Short-term objectives

Over the next few weeks, you will learn many tricks to help students

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ESL Writing: Week 1

It is a new semester and time to start new university class.

Welcome to my students in the English composition class. I hope you will learn many new skills in this English writing class.

Quick ESL Writing Activities

Our English class is just getting started. So here are a few writing activities to reawaken your writing abilities and maybe teach you a few tricks as well.

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Understanding Korean English Writing Problems

This is a short presentation for my ESL writing students. It will be used as part of my introduction to my English Composition class.

Understanding Korean English Writing a guide for ESL composition and English teachers

 

Six Writing Traits Model

The presentation starts with some research which talks about common writing problems experienced by

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