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Aaron Writes Volume 6
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Aaron Writes
Volume 6
Nature Versus Nurture
September 1, 2005
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Hello: This is the 6th issue of Aaron Writes, the writing newsletter of Aaron Language
Services (ALS) http://www.aaronlanguage.com. We issue Aaron Writes monthly. Each
issue examines one specific writing topic. Our topic this month is nature versus nurture.
Each issue also includes two trivia questions about writing and writers. The questions and
answers are scattered throughout the entire issue. We hope you will find the trivia
interesting. Aaron Writes is also happy to answer reader questions. If you have writing
questions, please email director@aaronlanguage.com in English, and we will answer your
question in a future issue of Aaron Says. Please specify how you would like your name
signed. If you would like the letter to be anonymous, that is fine too.
---------------- Nature versus Nurture ----------------
This issue of Aaron Writes will examine nature versus nurture in views of learning to
write. Writing experts have differing views of how people learn to write. One view is that
writing is nature. Some people are born writers, and some people are not. Another view is
that writing is nurture. People can learn to write. With regular writing practice and good
writing guidance, everyone can write. As the years have passed, the importance of nature
is emphasized less and less, and the importance of nurture more and more. While the
topic of writing begins as a first language for writers, it quickly becomes relevant for
second language writers.
At ALS, we believe that nature does have a role in determining who we are as writers,
but assuming that we are able to think and write in some way, we believe that nurture and
hard work are more important than nature.
The role of hard work in writing is often ignored. Many of us have an image of writers
sitting down and quickly writing a brilliant short story or novel, much as a talented
student may quickly write a report. Such writers may exist, but they are few and far
between. Writing demands hard work. Writers must sit down, the blank paper or screen
in front of them, and write. Many writers have elaborate routines or schedules that they
follow to help them to do this. Then the writer starts to write, word after word, sentence
after sentence, paragraph after paragraph, page after page, and version after version.
Slowly the writing starts to take shape. Eventually, if all goes well, the writing is
completed and reads smoothly.
Where does this put students who are writing in a second language? It places them in a
position that requires even more hard work. Most native English speaking writers begin
their writing with basic knowledge in their native language. Most begin writing during
early childhood and continue writing throughout their school experiences. They can draw
on their cultural knowledge, education, English skills, and English reading experience.
Still, writing is difficult for many, and not everyone becomes skilled.
Writers writing in English who are not native speakers can draw upon their education,
reading, and knowledge from their native languages. This gives them the experience to
write, which is of great importance. Good writing, after all, comes from experience. We
write best about that which we know. What about writers who don't have the cultural
knowledge, English skills, and background in English reading that is necessary to write
well?
We are afraid there is no easy answer. If you want to write well in English, you need
cultural knowledge, English skills, and a background in English reading. Although there
is no easy answer, this does not mean that gaining such knowledge, skill, and background
is an impossible task. If you remember that Rome was not built in a day, you start to
build your foundation for becoming a writer. You could improve your English skills, read
as much as you can in English, and write. With enough nurture, your writing will get
better and better.
Making an analogy with playing tennis may help. No one would expect to become an
expert tennis player in three weeks. We would expect to have a coach, buy the
appropriate shoes and tennis racket, concentrate on learning, watch other tennis players,
work on our swing, and practice every day. Writing improvement is the same as tennis.
Both require hard work, diligence, and a decision to do your best.
****************** Trivia Question ******************
What famous British born author's first and middle names were Herbert George? Another
one of his books has been made into a movie again. It is playing on the big screen now.
------------------ Our Writing Program ------------------
Aaron Language Services is now working online to help writers improve their writing
skills. If your goal is to improve your writing for work or pleasure -- business, academic,
or creative -- please contact Aaron Language Services for information about the Aaron
writing program.
Writing is speaking to the eyes rather than the ears. We know when we express our
thoughts well in English because people respond positively. They listen to us. If you
think others see your words, but your ideas are sometimes not clear enough, you might
consider our Short Four/Five Paper Course, which is one of our ten-week Aaron writing
modules. Every other week for eight weeks, you will write a short paper. Aaron will read
your writing. After the Aaron reading, you and Aaron will have an online dialogue about
your writing. Aaron will correct grammar problems. More importantly though, we will
make suggestions for writing improvements: going deeper into the writing: expressing
yourself better, using key words that convey your meaning, sounding more natural in
English. For the finale -- the ninth week, you will choose the short paper you like best
and turn it into a longer paper. Naturally, guidance in proofreading and editing your own
writing is a key component in our writing program.
Aaron now offers a variety of writing modules as well as ongoing courses. If you would
like to discuss the possibility of an individualized writing program, please email
director@aaronlanguage.com.
------------------- Trivia Answer -------------------
H. G. Wells. Have you seen War of the Worlds?
********************* PR *********************
英文ライティング指導
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英文ライティングオンライン通信講座を開講し、随時受付中です。
講師は全員北米出身で、言語学などの博士課程修了者。
すべて英語による直接指導なので高い効果が期待できます。
ALSサイトhttp://www.aaronlanguage.com/writing.htmをご覧ください。
お問い合わせは、director@aaronlanguage.comまで。
交信はすべて英語となります。日本語でのお問合せは、englishplus@aaronlanguage.comまで。
------------------ Trivia Question ------------------
What radio show caused panic among millions of Americans in 1938?
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ALS also issues Aaron Says twice every month. Each issue contains three sections on
different topics. We hope these topics will help you with your translation, English writing,
and knowledge of America and the Western world. For more information on Aaron
Language Services please visit our site at http://www.aaronlanguage.com. If you click on
英文ライティング リソース, you will find more help at our site. Our site also shows
the proofreading, writing, translation, web design, and English question and answer
services that we offer.
If you would like to ask any English related questions, please send them to
english@aaronlanguage.com or submit them using our English Question Form, which
you can reach from the Free Questions & Answers About English link on the 英文ライ
ティング リソース page. Let us know if you would like to see your questions answered
with a lengthy response in Aaron Says. We can publish your questions anonymously or
with your name. Please let us know which you would prefer.
******************** Trivia Answer ********************
War of the Worlds. When they listened to the program, many Americans thought the
program was a news announcement. They believed aliens from outer space were
attacking America. People did not realize that the program was science fiction.
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英文ライティング指導
英文ライティングの指導も行なっています。
ALSディレクター、インダ・S・シャーリー博士が、
文法的に正しいことはもちろん、自然で魅力的な英文が書けるよう指導します。
お問い合わせは、 director@aaronlanguage.com まで。
交信はすべて英語となります。
日本語でのお問合せはenglishplus@aaronlanguage.com まで。
******************* Trivia Questions Wanted *******************
Do you have a trivia question about your favorite writer or a book in the English speaking
world? If so, we'd appreciate your sending the question to director@aaronlanguage.com
and we will be happy to put it in our next issue. We might want to edit your English so it
looks more natural. We can use your name or not as you like. Please let us know.
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