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Stephen Krashen

May 14, 1941

Stephen Krashen is a linguist and educational researcher renowned for his influential contributions to second-language acquisition and literacy. He is best known for introducing key hypotheses such as the acquisition-learning distinction and the input hypothesis, which fundamentally shaped how we understand language learning. Krashen strongly advocates for free voluntary reading, identifying it as the most powerful tool available in language education. His work emphasizes accessible and natural methods for language development.