Blogging in English: Writing for the Real world

Introduction In today’s digital society, communication is no longer limited to face-to-face dialogue or traditional written formats such as essays and reports. Instead, online communication platforms dominate the way people share ideas, information, and creativity. Among these platforms, blogging has emerged as one of the most powerful and widely accessible tools for personal expression, professional development, and global interaction. For high school students, blogging offers not only an engaging way to practice English but also an opportunity to develop critical life skills that are essential in the 21st century. The program “Blogging in English: Writing for the Real World” is designed for 10th-grade learners as a response to the changing needs of both education and society. It provides students with an authentic, meaningful context in which they can use English as a tool for self-expression, critical thinking, and digital communication. Unlike traditional language learning approac