IntroductionA fundamental aspect of acquiring skills in a new language is the ability to communicate messages in writing. For an ESL teacher, encouraging students to develop strong writing skills is crucial to the student's success both as a learner of the language and to their communication skills in reading, speaking and even listen in English. Native speakers' natural ability to communicate in a given language does not automatically indicate mastery of their written skills, which must be acquired. Psycholinguist Eric Lenneberg noted that writing is a culturally specific and learned behavior (Brown, HD, p334). Therefore, writing skills are important in developing a student's appreciation of Western culture and a student who does not acquire good writing skills is deprived of many of the benefits of reading and communicating with the world Western. This essay will explore key principles for developing writing skills for students. non-native English speakers, and how these principles can be applied by a teacher of English writing skills in a classroom context. The essay will explore relevant literature and research in this area.Key principles for developing writing skillsThe ability to write and express oneself in a second language accurately and coherently is a complicated skill. As Celce-Murcia stated, as many native speakers of English never master this skill (Celce-Murcia, M, p187). Mastery of the fundamentals of English. English skills - including good command of English grammar, accurate spelling, extensive vocabulary, subtitles...... middle of a sheet...... reading ability improves significantly improve the learner's writing skills. By designing classroom activities, a teacher could apply teaching practices that exercise a range of these skills. Joy Reid suggests the use of cooperative and group work that provides writers with an authentic audience, the integration of language skills into classroom activities, and the use of relevant and authentic materials and tasks (Carter, R and Nunna D, (Eds), p32). Conclusion As Prabhu states, there is no single best method for teaching English writing (Prabhu, NS, p175) and a successful teacher is likely to use a combination of all these methodologies. In a classroom context, the best methods focus on the writing process, the use of free expression within learned conventions and controlled expressions, and teaching culture alongside teaching language and writing skills..