Manatunga English Learning

Core Skills for English Writing

1. Grammar and Sentence Structure – Use correct tenses, subject–verb agreement, and punctuation.

2. Vocabulary – Build a rich word bank, but don’t overuse “big” words—clarity is more important.

3. Spelling and Punctuation – Small errors can change meaning (its vs. it’s, your vs. you’re).

4. Clarity and Simplicity – Write short, clear sentences instead of long, confusing ones.

5. Tone and Style – Match your writing style to the purpose (formal for essays, casual for blogs, persuasive for business writing).

6. Flow and Coherence – Sentences and paragraphs should connect logically. Use transition words (however, therefore, for example).

 Practical Writing Tips

1. Read daily in English – Books, articles, blogs, and newspapers give you natural sentence patterns.

2. Write every day – Journal entries, short essays, or social media posts in English.

3. Plan before writing – Note down key points before starting to write.

4. Use an outline – Intro → Body → Conclusion for essays, or Hook → Main Idea → Call to Action for blogs.

5. Keep sentences varied – Mix short, punchy sentences with longer, detailed ones.

6. Edit ruthlessly – First draft is never perfect. Rewrite, cut unnecessary words, and polish.

7. Learn connectors – (Firstly, moreover, on the other hand, in conclusion) to structure arguments.

8. Avoid repetition – Use synonyms or rephrase to avoid repeating the same words.

9. Practice summaries – Read an article and summarize it in your own words.

10. Ask for feedback – Share your writing with friends, teachers, or online communities.

 Advanced Tips

• Active voice > Passive voice (e.g., The manager approved the plan vs. The plan was approved by the manager).

• Show, don’t just tell (He slammed the door instead of He was angry).

• Mind paragraph length – 3–5 sentences are ideal for readability.

• Use examples and analogies to explain abstract ideas.

• Read aloud – Helps catch awkward sentences or missing words.

• Imitate good writers – Copy the style of articles you admire to learn flow.

• Expand vocabulary smartly – Learn collocations (e.g., make a decision, not do a decision).