English for Today NIGERIANISMS
Words/ Nig.E meaning/Standard BrE meaning 1.Abroad: advanced countries(NE) any foreign country(Br E) 2.Adjacent: opposite(NE) near(BrE) 3.Beverage: only cocoa-based drinks(NE)any drink, ... Read More
English for today – Choose the right Word
Even when you know the meaning of a word, the exercise of a care in its use is still necessary ... Read More
English for today – ‘due to’ and ‘owing to’
These lexical items are frequently misused. The former means caused by and should always be associated with noun equivalents, e.g., ... Read More
English for today – ‘less’ and ‘fewer’
Less is used in reference to number. It is a common fault to use ‘less’ where fewer would be correct: ... Read More