英语写作是大学英语教学的一个重要内容,是衡量学生英语综合水平和应用能力的一个重要指标,但从历年四级考试成绩来看,写作是学生的薄弱项目。它与学习者的英语语言能力、思维能力、背景知识、认知水平等多方面因素都直接相关。本文对这些因素和常见问题进行了剖析,并提出了相应的教学对策,以提高学生的写作能力和写作水平。 English writing is an important part of college English teaching. It is an important indicator to measure students’ comprehensive ability and ability of applying English. However, writing is a weak item of students according to the results of the fourth grade in previous years. It is directly related to learners’ English language ability, thinking ability, background knowledge, cognitive level and many other factors. This article analyzes these factors and common problems, and puts forward the corresponding teaching strategies to improve students’ writing ability and writing skills.