English is Nigeria's official language, but many of us use certain expressions so often that we assume they are correct when they are not. Here are some common English mistakes Nigerians make every day: "I am coming" when stepping away briefly. A more natural expression is "I'll be back." "Off the light" instead of "Turn off the light." "On the fan" instead of "Turn on the fan." "I dashed him money" instead of "I gave him money as a gift." "I'm hearing you" instead of "I can hear you." "Discuss about the matter" instead of "Discuss the matter." "Request for information" instead of "Request information." "Return back home" instead of "Return home." "Repeat it again" instead of "Repeat it." "More better" instead of simply "Better." Many people also confuse: Their, There, and They're Your and You're Its and It's Advice and Advise Lose and Loose Another common error is saying "Congratulations for your success." Standard English prefers "Congratulations on your success." Language is a skill, and skills improve through practice. Making mistakes is normal, but learning from them makes us better communicators. Whether you're a student, teacher, professional, or business owner, good English can improve your confidence and credibility. Which of these mistakes do you hear most often? And which one surprised you? Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇📚 #Education #EnglishLanguage #Grammar #Learning #Nigeria #KonnectEducation
