Many students grew up in environments where "writing wrong means getting scolded." Result: they have ideas, they have vocabulary, but they don't dare to write.

Rebuilding Confidence in Writing Skills

1. Allow free writing – require students to complete sentences/paragraphs before offering feedback.
2. Use delayed feedback – only correct after they've finished writing, avoiding interruption of their thought process.
3. Focus on a few main errors – don't correct everything. Each session choose 1-2 grammar points or structures.
4. Provide specific notes – use examples from their own writing to illustrate how to improve.

Writing in English isn't a "battle," but a process of try – fail – learn. When teachers reduce pressure, students will dare to write more and progress faster.

The "Sandwich" Feedback Method

1. Praise what they did well (even if it's just "you wrote the required word count").
2. Suggest improvements: "One thing you could adjust is using 'however' instead of 'but' in this paragraph."
3. End with encouragement.

When giving feedback in front of the class, speak in third person to avoid embarrassing students; only call names directly when specific guidance is needed.