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Deep and Shallow Processing in Second Language Acquisition

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  When people talk about “good language learners,” they often focus on motivation, talent, or exposure. But one of the most powerful — and least understood — factors is processing style . Madeline Ehrman was one of the first to articulate this clearly: learners differ not just in personality or strategy use, but in how they process linguistic input . And those differences matter. Deep vs. shallow processing in second language acquisition (SLA) is not about intelligence or effort. It’s about where the mind closes the loop when encountering new language: internally or externally, meaning-first or surface-first, pattern-driven or interaction-driven. Where the Concept Came From The terms “deep” and “shallow” processing originally came from Craik & Lockhart’s (1972) Levels of Processing theory in cognitive psychology, which argued that memory durability depends on the depth of engagement with information. Ehrman borrowed the terminology but repurposed it . In SLA, she used “deep”...
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Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - Anger Anonymous (Ortman)

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    Today's Publisher's Pride is  Anger Anonymous  by Dennis Ortman, which recently reached #198 on Amazon in anger management self-help. Book Description: When you feel in the grip of anger, ask yourself these questions: Do you feel powerless to control your temper? Does your anger frighten you so much that you feel compelled to suppress it? Does your life feel unmanageable because of your anger? Does your preoccupation with the unfairness of life and being wronged interfere with your happiness Do you feel hopeless about finding a cure for your temper?  If you answer "yes" to these questions, you may be addicted to your anger. It acts like a drug that stimulates you, energizes you, and causes you to act insanely. Viewing your anger as an addiction, Dr. Ortman guides you through the time-tested Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to find healing and growth. He shows how the Steps offer practical wisdom to use the natural energy of your anger wisely and well, ne...
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When Both Parent and Child Have ADHD

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  When both parent and child have ADHD, the household doesn’t just run on energy — it runs on echoes . Each person’s rhythm amplifies the other’s. The parent’s scattered mornings meet the child’s impulsive afternoons. The parent’s forgotten appointments meet the child’s misplaced homework. The result can feel like living inside a kaleidoscope — beautiful, unpredictable, and occasionally overwhelming. But it’s not all chaos. It’s also connection. The mirror effect ADHD is highly heritable, so it’s common for parents to recognize their own symptoms only after their child is diagnosed. Suddenly, the patterns make sense: the lost keys, the emotional intensity, the creative bursts. The parent sees themselves in the child — not as failure, but as reflection. That recognition can be healing. It turns frustration into empathy. Instead of “Why can’t you focus?” it becomes “I know how hard this is.” The double challenge Two ADHD brains in one household means double the executive‑function l...
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