English for Today by Ganiu Abisoye Bamgbose (Dr GAB)
Englishes
The young boy *polluted the air* (Nigerian).
The young man *broke wind* (British).
If someone breaks wind, they release gas from their intestines through their anus.
I was added, *by fire by force*, to the group (Nigerian).
I was added, *willy-nilly*, to the group (British).
If something happens to you willy-nilly, it happens whether you like it or not.
I will be done soon; this is *the second to the last* chapter to read (Nigerian).
I will be done soon; this is *the last but one* chapter to read (British).
I will be done soon; this is *the next to last* chapter to read (American).
GAB
