It is a wild hold myth that native-English-speaking (NES) language instructors are capable of teaching English writing in non-native English speaking environment. By providing a glimpse of how NES instructors teaching English writing in a Chinese university, the study leads to a rethinking of hiring NES instructors as English writing instructors in China. As one of the first few studied expatriate NES instructors' writing instruction in depth, the study has significant implications in EFL writing field for understanding the expertise of expatriate NES instructors, for selecting qualified NES instructors and supporting them. English instruction policymakers, school administrators in EFL context, NES instructors who want to teach in non-English-speaking countries and areas will find the book informative and helpful.

Qing Liu gaduated from University of Florida with a PhD degree in Education. Currently, she is an assistant professor in Shenzhen Polytechnic, Shenzhen, China. She teaches Chinese students English writing and other English courses. Her research interest includes ELL teaching and learning, EFL writing, literacy education and multicultural education.