Språk / Languages

In this guide you find English dictionaries, grammar sites, links to academic writing, as well as resources related to culture and society.

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These online dictionaries are free for you to use.

1. Go to www.sanakirja.fi/korkeakouluille
2. Choose "Svenska handelshögskolan" under Organization. Enter your Hanken e-mail address and click “Get a login link”
3. You will receive a confirmation e-mail. Click on the link "Get MOT Kielipalvelu"
4. Finish by choosing a password for the service. With the password you can then later log in to the service directly through www.sanakirja.fi

Bekanta dig med Hankens snabbguide om språkliga fallgropar att vara uppmärksam på när du skriver texter på svenska och engelska vid Hanken. Språkfrågorna presenteras genom lättlästa inforutor med exempel. Resursen innehåller också två test. Du kan börja med att läsa inforutorna eller genast ta del av testen.

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Need help with grammar? Try out these resources:

• Learn English Video tutorials: vocabulary, grammar, expressions, business English, learning tips, travel dictionary (RedFox Master)
• BBC Learning English - Business English
• EngVid Video lessons by experienced native-speaker teachers. Classes cover English grammar, vocabulary, key vocabulary for job interviews, resumes, and work performance and more.

Follow these news sites and platforms to keep track on what's happening in the world right now:

Press

• PressReader Newspapers and magazines from 100 countries. You can read e.g. The Guardian, The Independent and Washington Post. Can also be used in the PressReader app.
• The Economist
• The Financial Times
  • Create an account to have full access to the e-journal and web service at FT.com. You have to be in Hanken's network when creating the account. The account is valid for one year.
• The Guardian
• The Independent
• The New York Times
• The Times
• USA Today
• Washington Post

Radio, TV

• BBC
• CNN
• National Public Radio (NPR)
• Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) PBS Newshour

Academic Writing

Referencing & Harvard style

Reference management

Plagiarism

These books are available in the Biblio platform (also available as audiobooks). You need a library card and PIN-code to use the service. Please ask the library staff if you need help.