A Brief Review on Basic Writing Skills

Abstract

Most English First Learner teachers are fortunate enough to have students who can already wield a pen and form all the letters of the alphabet in English. You may take this ability for granted. However, if you encounter students who either have a different writing system in their home country or have had no opportunity to learn the English one, or are illiterate in their first language, you need to start teaching writing with the alphabet itself. It could be embarrassing for students to admit that they are having difficulties starting out, so be vigilant. Students who make no effort to write anything down at beginner level may need special attention.