Introduction: Who can make use of this book? p. 5 // Part 1: Why do we write? p. 9 // Part 2: Why do we fail and what can we do about it? p. 15 We use bad grammar and incorrect words p. 16 // Mie express ourselves in indirect ways p. 19 // We translate p. 27 // We communicate differently p. 30 // We haven’t given the topic enough thought p. 34 // We forget that writing is not just presenting facts, but telling a story p. 36 // Part 3: Practical language solutions p. 41 // Rule 1: Practice grammar p. 42 // Rule 2: Find the right level p. 54 // Rule 3: Plan p. 65 // Rule 4: Make sure your structure is clear p. 68 // Rule 5: Be direct p. 79 // Rule 6: Use topic sentences p. 88 // Rule 7: Use everyday words as much as you can p. 96 // Rule 8: Don’t repeat words and phrases p. 102 // Rule 9: Practice writing p. 107 // Rule 10: Re-read, revise and re-write, all the time p. 109 // Conclusion p. 115 // Sources p. 117