Second language writing skills

"Technic" problems

Lack of vocabulary knowledge

Grammar mistakes

Difficulties on syntax: sentence construction

Weak structure organization

Lack of coherence

Use of connectors and cohesive devices

"Personal" problems

Lack of ideas

Low motivation

Reliance on the first language

Active and experential learning to increase motivation and interest

Innovative methods

Manipulative activities

Incorporate technologies

Cooperative learning

Actitvities to promote creativity and critical thinking

Improve teaching methods

Increase the number of reading practice

Increase the number of writing practice

Conscious and incidental vocabulary teaching