Henry Guntur Tarigan divides language skills into four component. First, listening skills (listening skills). Second, speaking skills(speaking skills). Third, Reading skills (reading skill). Fourth, writing skills(writing skills).
Each skill is closely related to one another. Acquiring language skills begins with a systematic sequence of relationships. Initially, in childhood, we learn to listen to language, then move on to speaking; and after that, to reading, and finally, writing.
Listening and speaking skills are learned outside of formal classes or before entering school. Reading and writing, on the other hand, are primarily learned in school. However, these four skills are essentially an inseparable whole, often referred to as the "four-single" (four-single). Experts believe these four skills must be thoroughly mastered.
As part of language skills, writing is a type of language skill used for indirect communication. It is not done face-to-face with others. According to Tarigan, writing falls into the category of activities that productive And expressive. Because writing requires motivation and will that comes from the person's internal spirit without the frills of wages and so on.
In writing activities, a writer must be skilled at utilizing graphology (writing system) language structure and word choice. Writing skills don't come automatically but require extensive and continuous practice. Entering the modern era, or the millennial era, writing skills are essential.
Writing skills are a characteristic of an educated person or an educated nation. Morsey, as quoted by Tarigan in his book Writing as a Language Skill (1994) said; "Writing is used to inform and influence. Such aims and objectives can only be achieved well by people who can organize their thoughts and express them clearly. This clarity depends on the thoughts, organization, use of words and structure of sentences or writing."
If we examine the three components of listening, speaking, and reading skills, they all converge into one skill: writing. Writing skills allow us to record and transcribe what we hear, what we say, and what we read. A skilled writer will record what they hear from others.
They might record it in their brain first, then write it down on paper. Recording what they hear or what someone says is not easy; it requires practice and perseverance to avoid mistakes when transcribing what they hear and what they say.
In line with the above, Imam Bawani reinforced the argument regarding the importance of the four skills, especially listening and speaking. Moreover, these two skills (listening and speaking) is very important because both of them may affect the quality of a piece of writing
Therefore, listening and speaking skills cannot be neglected, underestimated, or even ignored. Listening and speaking are key disciplines for developing good writing skills. Sometimes, what is listened to and spoken about is important to translate into simple writing. Simple writing will be engaging if its essence is the result of what was listened to and spoken about effectively.
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