The Role of Creative Writing in Developing Language Proficiency

Authors

  • Mustafa Bingol Department of Law, Faculty of Law, Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v10i3p355

Keywords:

Writing, Vocabulary, Fluency, Self-Expression, Critical Thinking

Abstract

Language development is important for a person’s academic, professional, and personal success. Language mastery is a vital component of efficient communication. It has been acknowledged that creative writing, as an expressive and innovative type of language usage, has the potential to advance language ability. In order to better understand how creative writing contributes to language competency, this article will look at how it affects vocabulary growth, grammar learning, and general language fluency. It will also go through the advantages of including creative writing exercises in language learning contexts and offer illustrations of successful methods for raising language competency via creative writing.

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Published

25.06.2023

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How to Cite

Bingol, M. (2023). The Role of Creative Writing in Developing Language Proficiency. International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies, 10(3), 355-361. https://doi.org/10.23918/ijsses.v10i3p355

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