Krashen (Stephen Krashen)

Stephen Krashen is a linguist known for his theories on language learning and acquisition. He emphasizes that people learn a language naturally when they are exposed to meaningful, interesting, and authentic communication—what he calls "comprehensible input." According to Krashen, explicit grammar instruction is less important than providing learners with opportunities to understand and use language in real contexts. His approach highlights that language acquisition occurs subconsciously, much like children picking up their first language, and that a low-pressure, engaging environment is key to successful language learning.