A brief CV

The five main hypotheses of his widely known and well accepted second-language acquisition theory are studied worldwide by language educators:

• the Acquisition-Learning hypothesis
• the Monitor hypothesis
• the Natural Order hypothesis
• the Input hypothesis
• the Affective Filter hypothesis.

His work has been recognized with several prestigious awards (Pimsleur Award, Mildenberger Award,…) and positions (National Association for Bilingual Education Executive Board, International Reading Association’s Reading Hall of Fame,…).

Dr. Krashen currently promotes the use of free voluntary reading as the most powerful tool in language education and helps educators by sharing many of his researches online at http://www.sdkrashen.com/

The power of self-selected pleasure reading

Once condemned as a waste of time, research now shows that self-selected pleasure reading may be the most powerful tool we have in language education: it can strengthen both first and second languages, build knowledge in a variety of areas, and lead to a deeper understanding of others. The only barrier: Lack of easy and inexpensive access to books and magazines. The solution: Libraries and librarians.