I need to get some ideas on how to stay on topic and not ramble when writing for english.?
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Stay on Top-ic\nHow would you like to prepare a presentation in half the time and with better results? Do you think this is possible?\n\nIt's all a question of getting organized, even for a one page paper, or a 10 minute presentation. There is a basic technique which works well for the preparation of many presentations, reports or articles:\n\nChoice of topic, brainstorming, research on the Internet and in libraries etc., sorting, table of contents with chapter headings; key words for the chapters; writing the chapters; conclusion; thinking of more interesting headings or a better title. \n\nThis principle is valid for the preparation of both, spoken and written presentations.\n\n1 The Topic\nFirst you need a topic. If the topic is not given, you can use a working topic at first and find a more attractive one later, e.g., working topic,  How One Can Use a Towel.\n\n2 Brainstorming and Research\nWrite down all ideas for the topic which come to your mind, without judging them. Have fun with it, be inventive, creative, even silly. E.g. for drying skin, body, ink; for making a sun roof; for cleaning the floor, the car, the sofa; for carrying laundry or other things in it; for playing a trick on the teacher; for making a jacket; for filtering water, etc. Research all possible sources, make notes.\n\n3 Sort\nSort out the ideas from your research notes and your brainstorming you want to consider, e.g. drying things; carrying things etc. You may not want "playing a trick on the teacher." You may want to limit your ideas to very few examples, if you want to write a brief report or article.\n\n4 Make a Table of Contents\nThe general order is:\nA Introduction, \nB Main chapters or main paragraphs,\nC Conclusions. \n\nNote down in key words the thoughts, ideas and facts you want to place in each section of the table of contents. This helps you to avoid unnecessary repetitions. Do not start to write the introduction or the chapters, before you have the table of contents.\n\nExample: I once saw a book with excellent material, but the writer had not made a table of contents before he started writing. The result was that he repeated the same thoughts in different words all over his book, which is boring to the reader. To repair the repetitions, when the book is done, is hard, hard work and sometimes impossible. It is much easier and better to do the table of contents and then start writing. When writing books, the table of contents may sometimes change in sequence while writing the chapters.\n\n5 Introduction\nE.g. ask a thought provoking question as introduction for a report: Is a towel merely good for drying the skin? Yet, do not give the real answer here, but later. Or give a funny answer. \n\nOr state a problem you have come across, e.g.: There are people having too many towels, these could serve others, who need them, in many ways. \n\nIn the introduction, you have to get the attention of your audience or readers! Be thought provoking, funny or original: Today, I wanted to tell you about my towel I wore on my head (everybody may wonder what this is all about).\n\n6 Main Chapters or Main Paragraphs, Headings\nChapter 1 - Towels in the House\nChapter 2 - Towels on the Beach\nChapter 3 - Towels on Boats\nChapter 4 - Towels in Space Crafts\netc. \nE.g. you want to cover the towel colors in Chapter 2, the quality of towels in Chapter 3, and the size of towels in Chapter 4, instead of a more tiring approach to cover all three thoughts in every chapter.\n\nRethink Topic\nIn the end, you may sometimes want to formulate the headings for these chapters or paragraphs with more variations. Instead of saying "Towels in....," "Towels on....," you may say, "Beach Towels," or, "Is there Space for Towels in Space Crafts?"\n\n7 Conclusions\nHere you summarize what you found and elaborate on it, or you state what you feel is further interesting, e.g. the space for towels in space crafts, if you have not
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Involve yourself in conversation with a native english speaker. It forces you to practice, and there is someone to correct you if wrong.\nsundae552000-answers@yahoo.com.au\nIf you wish to write.
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Get some words in the word processor.  It isn't important how it sounds yet, just get something written down.  I usually just writer a bunch of facts in sentence format.  After I get 20 or 30 written down, it's time to start grouping your thoughts and working on filler and transitions.\n\nYou will get there.  Remember a trip of a thousand miles starts with a single step.\n\nGood Luck
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I agree with the poster above, try to come up with an interesting fact about TJ, then weave that into your intro while at the same time introducing what's to come.  Try to pick a fact that you could use at the end to close and summarize in the same way.
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I would suggest that you choose a subject that you are passionate about.  Remember - there are thousands and thousands of other people who share your passion and others that may be interested in becoming passionate about the same topic.  My personal experience has shown me that over the long run, if you're not passionate about the subjects you write about, you probably will lose interest in your site.
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Try getting a pen pal to write back and forth with who has excellent writing skills and can correct your mistakes.  Practice will make it better. \n\nFor example, when you use "I" always capitalize.  Here is your question written properly. \n\nHow can I improve my English writing expression?\n\nI'm from the Middle East and I want a way to improve my English as most of the references I work with are written in English.  I can read English very well, but how can I improve my writing?\n\nGood luck!
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GO TO THE STORE AND BUY A COMPOSITION BOOK AND WRITE IN IT DAILY. EVERY TIME YOU THINK OF SOMETHING WRITE IT DOWN AND GO BACK TO REVISE AND I PROMISE YOU IT WILL GET BETTER. USUALLY THE BEST TIOME IS AT NIGHT WHEN ITS TIME FOR NED KEEP THE BOOK UNDER YOUE PILLOW AND WRITE YOUR WORRIES AWAY. IT WORKS FOR ME.
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Write about something that really interests you. That way you will have a lot to write about.\n\nYou could browse through the categories in Answers. Be sure to check the subcategories. This may spark some ideas.\n\nA good subject for you may be "An Ideal World."
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I'd recommend getting a book and its corresponding "book on tape."  Follow along in the book as the narrator reads on the tape.\nYou should pick up the proper way to speak and write English in no time.
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introduction- sound engaging. convince your reader that your topic is an issue thats worth considering. clearly and strongly state your opinion. and try not to use a passive voice when doing this.\n\nbody paragraphs- give reasons to support your opinion. try to appeal to your audience. you can appeal to common sense, logic, emotion, ethics, etc. giving evidence is also a good idea. statistics work great. and if you can show that you did soe good research, im sure your teacher will love it.\n\nconclusion- if you like, give a quick summary of your reasons. state you opinion statement. and... a "call to action" where you are calling to the reader to take action and act on your opinion. when doing this, assume your reader strongly believes and agrees with your opinion and view on the issue.
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Read well written material (especially classical books and essays). \nStart a weblog and write every day.\nYou will find your "writing voice" this way and find yourself gradually improving as you get ideas from others (by reading) and from practicing (writing every day).\n\nAs far as obvious style goes, paragraphs generally have a "main idea" with a few supporting sentences. Essays are generally collections of paragraphs about the same idea.
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Read, read, read.  Magazines such as Readers Digest are easy to read and well writtten.  Also read newspaper artilces.  Aim to spend an hour a day if you can reading this kind of material paying particular attention to the writing style and begin to incorporate it into your own speech and writing.  Notice especialy the kinds of things you know you have trouble with.\n\nAsk a friend who speaks better English to point out to you some of your problem areas and work on those.\n\nI hope these thoughts help.
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A way to learn to write in English is to read classic novels. Charles Dickens, Emily Bronte and Jane Austin wrote some amazing human interest stories. Once you have read a few books, then set you’re tool bar on your word processor to UK English spelling and grammar. You will be amazed at the detail of the help. To find a suitable topic write about things which matter to you. Write from the heart about each moment in the day. For example you could just say you woke up. However did the light come on? Was there a smell of old socks in the room? Or was it the smell of coffee that percolated into your dream? Did that wretched alarm clock, shake the dream from your mind? Or did you really just wake up? Have fun because your life can become an adventure.
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Be unique and let your writing speak for itself. Write a paper giving your opinion on a controversial matter or a hot topic in your school or community. Then either hang it up or pass it out at your school - campaigning with something like "Vote for me - School Journalist" or something similar to that.  Good Luck.
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Try to relate the things which are happening around you...or write about your life or crush? family, lots of topics..all up to you...or maybe ur dreams..
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Try writing out some topics you feel comfortable discussing before the conversation, so that you can refer to it if things get dull.
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As justcurious said, first just begin writing.  Get some thoughts written down.  Try to make it very personal.  Don't try to use lots of complicated words and phrases - remember that the people who have to read the essays will probably have to read hundreds of them, so you want to find a way to make yours stand out.  Your writing must be clear and to the point.  Definitely don't go over the word limit - shorter may be better.  When you start deleting and editing, make sure that every word you keep in your essay has a purpose and conveys something about your intent and need.  Have you been given a specific topic, or is it a general essay about your eligibility for aid?  That makes a difference.  Get someone who is a good writer to help you edit as it can be very difficult to edit your own writing.  Print your essay in a good clear font on good paper if you have to send a paper copy.\n\nI hope these thoughts help.