Second Language Writing

Ken Hyland’s book offers a comprehensive yet accessible guide for those teaching writing to EFL/ESL students. Without requiring prior specialist knowledge, Hyland meticulously explores fundamental aspects such as course design, lesson planning, the use of texts and materials, tasks, feedback, and assessment. He also demonstrates how contemporary research can enhance classroom techniques. In its entirely updated second edition, the book incorporates modern developments, including automated feedback, plagiarism, social media influences, Virtual Learning Environments, and issues related to teacher workload. It advocates for the importance of providing student writers not only with practical strategies for drafting and revising their work but also with a thorough understanding of genre. This approach helps students tailor their writing to meet the expectations of specific reader communities and the requirements of various contexts. With its review exercises, reflection questions, numerous examples, and a new detailed glossary, the book is an invaluable resource for both new and experienced teachers.