... advocated a more process type of writing in which learners go through preliminary writing (brainstorming and outlining), drafting the product (revising and reformulating) and post -writing stages ... Arabic text In P Adams et al (eds) Socio-Cultural Issues in English for Academic Purposes (2) London: Macmillian Shaaban, K and Ghaith, G (1997) An integrated approach to foreign language learning ... understanding, respect, and appreciation of cultural backgrounds (4) Language learners have to engage in meaningful and interactive tasks (5) Language skills are interdependent The above are achieved...