The consonant /s/, vocalizedĀ siii,Ā is your third or fourth name, and that of every Nigerian. When someone calls you, not by Read more…
Tag: TGIF NRTC English
A syllabic consonant or vocalic consonant is a consonant that forms a syllable on its own, like the m, n, Read more…
The word ‘pizza’ /ĖpiĖtsÉ/ is pronounced as “PEE-t-suh,” emphasizing the long “ee” sound and ending with a soft “uh.” Another Read more…
How do you pronounce a number of English words that end in -age like village, mirage, camouflage, page, assuage etc? Read more…
Collocation, in the English language, is a natural combination of words that are usually found and used together. Some examples are Read more…
Polygamy is a general term for the practice of having many partners. Itās a common misconception that polygamy means one Read more…
NRTC English: ‘Artiste’ is different from ‘artist’, and ‘compliment’ is not the same as ‘complement’
Some words in English look very alike, except for a letter added to either of them or that makes a Read more…
In my last English class, while talking about Hilda Baci’s success as the longest cooking marathon holder, I told my Read more…
The English language can sometimes be tricky, especially when it comes to choosing the correct verb forms. Two such verb Read more…
Today, we’re going to dive into the fascinating world of trafficāthe bane of our existence and a constant companion (especially Read more…
