Despite thunder and torrential rain, the annual NEaT picnic was held at Suomenlinna. Picnic blankets were kept stowed away, however, as we sought shelter in style at Suomenlinnan Panimo. We ate, we drank, and we contested our knowledge of the English language and trivia (thanks to Rebecca’s quiz!). Congratulations to Ian and Daryl (two-time champion …
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September 14, 2017 Time: 16.00–18.00 Venue: Vuorikatu 5C, Multimedia room, 1st floor (with 20 computers available for participants) Open with no fee to NEaT members Electronic Resources for Language Professionals Have you ever wondered what on-line tools other language professionals use to improve the efficiency and accuracy of their work? In this training we …
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The next Annual General Meeting will be on April 13 at 5 pm at the Finnbrit Society (Fredrikinkatu 20 A 9). If you would like to join us for a meetup afterwards at Il Birrifico, please let Julie Uusinarkaus know. The agenda, as laid out in our constitution, is as follows: The Annual General Meeting …
British English vs. American English: Untangling the Differences March 29 at 5 pm Finnbrit Society Fredrikinkatu 20 A 9 The Scottish Room What are the differences between British English and American English? When you work on a text requiring one or the other, what rules do you apply? Ian Mac Eochagáin and Albion Butters will …
