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Tutoring Second Language Writers: A Comprehensive Guide to Theory and Practice

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Are you a tutor or writing instructor who works with second language (L2) writers? If so, then you know that tutoring L2 writers can be a challenging but rewarding experience. L2 writers often face unique challenges that native speakers of English do not, such as:

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Difficulty with grammar and vocabulary
Unfamiliarity with academic writing conventions
Cultural differences that can affect writing style

Tutoring Second Language Writers: A Comprehensive Guide to Theory and Practice will help you to overcome these challenges and become a more effective tutor of L2 writers. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of L2 writing tutoring, covering topics such as:

Theories of second language writing
Assessment of L2 writing
Tutoring strategies for specific writing tasks
Cultural factors that affect L2 writing
Ethical issues in L2 writing tutoring

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This book is essential reading for anyone who works with L2 writers. It is also a valuable resource for writing center directors, language program administrators, and researchers in the field of second language writing. Free Download your copy today!

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“Tutoring Second Language Writers is a comprehensive and practical guide to the theory and practice of L2 writing tutoring. This book is essential reading for anyone who works with L2 writers.”

—Dr. Mary Ann Christianson, Professor of English, University of California, Berkeley

“Tutoring Second Language Writers is a valuable resource for writing center directors, language program administrators, and researchers in the field of second language writing. This book provides a wealth of information on the latest research and best practices in L2 writing tutoring.”

—Dr. Hyon Sook Lee, Professor of English, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign