Notes from the Editor There are four skills in learning English.Among them,writing is an important approach at verifying learners鈥 vocabulary of idioms and expressions,grammar and structure.It is also a good way for teachers to explain to students鈥 their errors and make corrections in a visual way.By writing in English,students think and practice individually.Nowadays,many TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) books emphasize the importance of interactive learning.Writing offers students the opportunity to express themselves with fewer inhibitions and on an active basis,There are four skills in learning English.Amongthem,writing is an important approach at verifying learners鈥 vocabulary of idiomsand expressions,grammar and structure.It is also a good way for teachers to explainto students鈥 their errors and make corrections in a visual way.By writing inEnglish,students think and practice individually.Nowadays,many TESL(Teaching English as a Second Language) books emphasize the importance ofinteractive learning.Writing offers students the opportunity to expressthemselves with fewer inhibitions and on an active basis ,Writing a composition is not so easy but also not difficult.If you have a very clear structure of writing focusing on the main theme,you will have a well-written English composition.Before starting writing,an outline is very important.Some people write long disorganized paragraphs that create confusion and ambiguity.So before you write,I suggest you have an outline in your mind.It is best to write it down.Writinga composition is not so easy but also not difficult.If you have a very clearstructure of writing focusing on the main theme,you will have a well-writtenEnglish composition.Before starting writing,an outline is very important.Some people write long disorganized paragraphs that create confusion andambiguity.So before you write,I suggest you have an outline in your mind.Itis best to write it down.Basic writing structure includes an introduction,a body,and a conclusion.The introduction presents the topic of the composition,the body conveys the main ideals,and the conclusion summarizes the piece.Every paragraph should be dedicated to one main idea.The paragraphs should tie in together in a coherent manner.After the teacher has given feedback,the composition should be further edited and rewritten.Learn from your mistakes!By editing and correcting the paper yourself,you will improve.In time and with practice,writing becomes easier.Basic writing structure includesan introduction,a body,and a conclusion.The introduction presents the topicof the composition,the body conveys the main ideals,and the conclusionsummarizes the piece.Every paragraph should be dedicated to one main idea.Theparagraphs should tie in together in a coherent manner.After the teacher hasgiven feedback,the composition should be further edited and rewritten.Learnfrom your mistakes!By editing and correcting the paper yourself,you willimprove.In time and with practice,writing becomes easier .An important thing to remember is that Chinese and English language patterns are different.Try not to translate directly as this can cause problems.For example,in Chinese one may say 鈥淗e is a filial child鈥 but in English,the same idea is expressed differently.An English speaker would say,鈥滺e is an obedient son鈥?Animportant thing to remember is that Chinese and English language patterns aredifferent.Try not to translate directly as this can cause problems.For example,in Chinese one may say 鈥淗e is a filial child鈥 but in English,the same idea isexpressed differently.An English speaker would say,鈥滺e is an obedient son鈥?In addition,keep your writing simple,using vocabulary with which you are familiar.Many scholars encourage English language learners to use common vocabulary instead of writing difficult and superfluous words.Dr.Mary Finocchiaro in her book,English as a Second Language---From Theory to Practice suggests first thinking of how you would say something before writing on paper.For high school students,in my point of view,it is better to use words,which people usually express in their daily life.In this case,they also can practice their spoken English while they are writing.Inaddition,keep your writing simple,using vocabulary with which you arefamiliar.Many scholars encourage English language learners to use commonvocabulary instead of writing difficult and superfluous words.Dr.MaryFinocchiaro in her book,English as a Second Language--- From Theory to Practice suggests first thinking of how you would say something before writing on paper.For high school students,in my point of view,it is better to use words,whichpeople usually express in their daily life.In this case,they also canpractice their spoken English while they are writing.I want to thank Mr.Chiang for his assistance and Principle Shu-i Sun provided invaluable opinions and practical teaching materials.Finally,I would like to wish every teacher and student a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.Good luck in the Year of the Horse!Iwant to thank Mr.Chiang for his assistance and Principle Shu-i Sun providedinvaluable opinions and practical teaching materials.Finally,I would like towish every teacher and student a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.Good luckin the Year of the Horse!