English Writing 3, belonging to the basic knowledge block of the major, is designed for second-year students majoring in Foreign Languages, with intermediate English proficiency and aiming to achieve proficiency levels equivalent to levels 4 to near level 5 according to the Vietnamese Foreign Language Competency Framework 6 levels. This is a compulsory course conducted in parallel with English Listening 3, English Speaking 3, and English Reading 3 to develop the ability to write clear, relatively cohesive, and detailed English essays on relatively complex topics, demonstrate the ability to organize texts, use vocabulary and linking tools, explain one's viewpoint on an issue, and identify the advantages and disadvantages of various alternative options. The course includes an overview of the structure of an essay; sample essays and practical exercises to identify thesis statements, outline when writing essays, different types of essay introductions and conclusions; different types of essays; the importance and principles, means to ensure consistency and coherence in expressing the ideas of an essay; time management strategies in essay writing under time pressure.