1. Here are some tips that can help you to improve your writing skills.Keep your descriptions short and simple. Keep your writing short and to the point.Use words that the reader is familiar with. Dont use words that the reader might find difficult to understand.Keep your sentences simple and clear. Dont use many complicated sentences.Dont make all the sentences the same length. It is a good idea to vary the length of the sentences.Make some sentences longer, while keeping some sentences shorter.It is better to use the active voice, than the passive voice.Dont use abbreviations unless, you are sure that the reader will understand.It is better to use nouns and verbs, instead of adjectives and adverbs.What name do your family and close friends call you?What is you birthplace?What languages do you speak?What do you say to people who ask, "Tell me, what kind of work do you do?"What do you like to do more than anything else in the world?What three adjectives other people might use to describe your personality?What was the happiest year of your life?Where did you spend your best vacation?What is your favorite food?Writing Powerful IntroductionsWhen you write, whats the best way to begin? Many students start with a simple sentence, such as "I willwrite about my hometown", or they use no special introduction at all. Here are six ways to write betterintroductions.1) Write about a problemEverybody has problems! Most of our energy each day is spent trying to solve problems. By starting yourwriting with a problem, you automatically hook your readers into searching for a solution. Your readers willstart to think about how they might solve the problem or wonder what solution you have in mind. But becareful not to take too much time on the problem itself. This is an introduction, not the body of your writing.2) Write about a story or start with a jokeA very brief story or joke that illustrates your main idea can also hook the reader. Use clear details and vividdescriptions to appeal to your readers senses and emotions. For example, if you want your readers to give upsmoking, describe the painful effects of an elderly person who is unable to stop coughing, unable to breathefreely. If you are writing about an interesting place, describe what the readers would see, what they wouldhear, what they would taste, so that they can almost feel they are there. A joke, if it really fits the topic, canalso make your readers more receptive to your ideas. Look at How to Tell Jokes for a simple way to rememberjokes and stories.3) Start with a questionThis is one of the easiest ways to begin writing. However, be careful not to use questions that are too simple.If everyone already knows the answer, they will not be interested in what you write next. Remember, youhave to make them think! "Do you like to eat?" is not very interesting. However, "Have you ever spent morethan $100 dollars on one meal?" will make your readers start dreaming!

2. 4) Write a bold statement or use an interesting statisticIf you begin with something like, "In the United States, fifty percent of all marriages end in divorce!", yourreaders will want to know your point of view on this topic. You can look up statistics on the Internet for justabout any topic, so go to it!5) Start with a quote from an important personThis kind of introduction has two advantages. As with the other ways, it gets your readers to think about whatyou will say next. In addition, the words of important people have the ability to persuade many people. "If BillGates said it, its probably true", many people will think.6) Write about necessary background informationThis is not a very interesting way to begin, but sometimes its necessary to help your readers before you begin.Some topics will be too difficult for readers to follow without some help, so you may have to provide basicinformation first. If possible, try to write about this information using one of the five opening techniquesabove!DescriptionDescribe a famous park or recreation area in your home country.Describe an interesting neighbor you have had.Describe something you could never give away.Describe a place you will never forget.NarrationTell about a recent interview.Tell about a time when you lost something.Tell about one of your fondest childhood memories.Tell about a time when you lied to your parents, boss, or teacher.Tell about a time when you were treated unfairly..OpinionWhat is your opinion about cellular phones?What is your opinion about a current politician?What is your opinion about violence on television?What is your opinion about fortune telling?What is your opinion about legalizing marijuana?InstructionsTell how to find something on the Internet.Tell how to dump a boyfriend/girlfriend.Tell how to get from your house to the supermarket.Tell what to do in an earthquake.Tell how to get someone to fall in love with you.