Like other language teachers, I do my best to make the task easier for my students either by introducing the topic through a reading passage or by engaging them in a discussion on the topic before actually asking them to put their thoughts down on paper. In spite of my efforts or maybe because of them, my students encounter great difficulty in writing a single complete sentence let alone a paragraph or an essay.
Most students find it difficult to write even in their mother tongue.
When the task involves English it becomes almost impossible for the average student. The formal atmosphere of the class-room does not lend itself to creative thinking, which is essential for any sort of writing. The knowledge that they must be careful not to make grammatical mistakes, which would seriously affect their grades, also hinders the students from putting in their best efforts. Keeping a diary and recording daily events in English has important advantages for the student. It lends a sense of purpose to the student's writing.