Krashen was right! Navigating the World of TPRS with Bill VanPatten & Stephen Krashen

The speaker stresses focusing on student **fluency**, mentioning **TPRS** and **Crashen**. She recounts collaborating with **Bill Van Patton** on an article examining Crashen’s ideas. For teaching, she advises using **meta-language** briefly (like “popup grammar”) and prioritizing **implicit learning** in high-input settings. Explicit instruction can make learners focus on accuracy over fluency. Under curriculum constraints, integrate input-based homework and communicative elements. Her key advice for teachers is: “When in doubt, go easier” to help beginners build confidence and communicate effectively.