FACTORS AFFECTING EFL LEARNERS’ WRITING TASK 2 OF THE VSTEP

Abstract

Academic writing is becoming an integral and required skill for EFL learners, especially when confronting written assignments, reports, and examination purposes.  However, many Vietnamese students find it challenging to complete a writing task with success. The study investigated factors affecting EFL learners’ writing performance in Task 2 of the Vietnamese Standardized Test of English Proficiency (VSTEP). In this study, after writing a discussion essay, five participants were interviewed to figure out factors affecting their writing performance. The report also suggested implications for further research in teaching and learning essay writing.