Writing 4 presents writing as an activity which contributes to language learning in general. Throughout the book, learners are encouraged to use written English to express their own ideas and to communicate with each other in the classroom. Writing 4 * is for advanced level learners * concentrates on writing as a process and presents a variety of approaches to the skill, such as ways of gathering and organising ideas, producing drafts and getting feedback * encourages students to explore personal approaches to writing * develops different kinds of writing such as short stories, poetry, argument, formal and personal letters * includes a number of linked units which allow a topic to be developed further through projects and mini-simulations * contains brief teaching notes and a detailed map