English writing skills are very important when you are learning as well as teaching English. Here is a list of six ways to improve your written English.

        1. Read lots

        By reading as much as you can, you’ll develop your vocabulary and understanding of how English is used. You could start with your favorite English books.

       2. Write how you speak

       That doesn’t mean writing lots of slang (俚语) words and uh, eh, and er. But think about how people use simple English when they speak and how natural it sounds, and aim to give your writing the same easy flow.

      3. Learn new words

      It goes without saying that to write with more confidence and fluency, you need to expand your vocabulary. If you haven’t done so already, start a personal dictionary. Any words that you come across that you don’t know, write down and translate, then test yourself on how many of them you can remember, and start using them in your writing and conversations.

       4. Make writing a daily habit

       As the saying goes: practice makes perfect. So the only way to improve your writing over time is to keep doing it. Even just 5 or 10 minutes a day, if done every day, will really help you improve your written English. You could keep a diary in English, or write a blog about your experiences learning English and living in a new country, or even start writing your social media posts in English.

        5. Form follows function (功能)

       There are lots of different types of written English—diaries, essays, CVs or résumés (简历), poems, short stories, and so on. It’s important to consider what type of writing you are doing and its purpose (its function). Also, think about who will be reading it and what you want them to do. When you know the function, you can adapt (调节) the style.

         6. Check for mistakes

        When you write something, the last thing you do is carefully read it to make sure it makes sense and you haven’t made any mistakes. Always, always proofread (校对) your work.