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There are several ways to approach writing in the classroom. It should be said at the beginning that there is not necessarily any 'right' or 'best' way to teach writing skills.

Many newly qualified or inexperienced teachers tend to base their lesson planning on the traditional PPP approach (Presentation, Practice, Production) because it is reliable and it is a valid framework around which to base a series of classroom activities.

The communicative approach is based on the idea that learning language successfully comes through having to communicate real meaning.

Since writing is primarily about organising information and communicating meaning, generating ideas is clearly going to be a crucial part of the writing process.

This is the second part of an article looking at the theories of language which form the foundations of the lexical approach to teaching English.

A process-oriented syllabus focuses on the skills and processes involved in learning language.

This is the second of Fitch O'Connell's two articles for the site as Guest Writer. You can find the first article here.

Using arts and crafts in the classroom can be an excellent way to facilitate language learning with young learners. 

As more students gain access to the Internet, there is growing pressure on teachers to help their students use this valuable resource as an effective study tool.