APPLICATION OF OFFICIAL LETTERS AS A PEDAGOGICAL TOOL FOR WRITING INSTRUCTION
Abstract
Official letters serve as a valuable pedagogical tool for teaching and developing writing skills in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) settings. Incorporating official letters into writing instruction provides learners with practical and authentic writing tasks, allowing them to engage in real-world communication scenarios. The application of official letters as a pedagogical tool offers several benefits, including the development of genre-specific skills, fostering critical thinking, and promoting learner autonomy.
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