Mustafa Altun1
1English Language Teaching Department, Faculty of Education, Tishk International University, Erbil, Iraq
Abstract: Writing is an essential component of language learning, and it provides learners with an opportunity to practice their language skills in a structured learning setting. Writing is a challenging aspect of language learning because learners need to master linguistic components of the target language and discourse community knowledge. It is a complex process that entails creating and structuring ideas and transforming them into cohesive compositions which are understandable and readable. Also, it requires a combination of skills, including critical thinking, language proficiency, and creativity to produce effective written communication. This study attempts to explore the role of developing L2 writing on language learning.
Keywords: L2 Writing, Grammar, Vocabulary, Critical Thinking, Proficiency
Doi: 10.23918/ijsses.v10i2p175
Published: March 27, 2023
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International Journal of Social Sciences & Educational Studies
ISSN 2520-0968 (Online), ISSN 2409-1294 (Print), March 2023, Vol.10, No.2