Written Expression is a module that enables learners to acquire the necessary knowledge to better master the linguistic code in order to write their assignments effectively. The present course, entitled ' The Essay Writing', is addressed to second year LMD students of English. It is designed to help students to put their ideas on paper in an understandable and well organized way. The course is divided into a set of learning units that allow students to acquire theoretical knowledge and develop their practical skills. It invites them to identify the elements of an essay, to read and examine different text models, and to produce essays in accordance with the elements and standards of an academic essay.