Discusses issues central to instructor's conceptualizations of curricula for English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) writing instruction, citing findings from interviews with skilled ESL instructors in countries where English is the dominant language. Focusing on curriculum options in the Adult Migrant English Program, shows how Australia has taken comparatively unique approaches to ESL writing instruction. (Author/VWL) (Adjunct ERIC Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education)