Writing Analysis

Writing analysis means going back over something you wrote and looking for errors, awkward phrasing, and patterns of mistakes. It's the writing equivalent of Speaking Analysis.

Methods

Self-review: Reread your own writing with fresh eyes (ideally after some time has passed). Look for grammar mistakes, unnatural phrasing, and word choice issues. This builds your ability to self-edit.

Tutor review: Bring your writing to a lesson and go over it together. A tutor can explain why something is wrong, not just that it is — which is far more useful for learning. Corrected Reading Aloud

AI correction: Feed your writing into an AI chatbot or grammar checker. These tools are good at catching common errors and explaining the rules. They're not perfect, but they're free or cheap and available anytime.

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Tips

• Look for patterns, not individual errors. If you keep making the same verb conjugation mistake, that's a thing to study and practice.
• When you find a mistake, consider mining the correct version for your flashcards.
• Consistent writing analysis is what makes writing practice effective. Writing without reviewing is only half the exercise.

When to Start

Writing analysis is introduced in Phase 5B and continues through Phase 7. It's especially important if you want to pass a high-level, formal test or go to school or work in the target language.