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Formal Phrases for Academic Life

Writing to a supervisor, an examiner or a department in the register they expect.

Academic email Swedish: extensions and omprövningar, group-work diplomacy, appeals within tidsfristen — tack för att ni tar er tid.

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  1. 1

    Bäste professor,

    Dear Professor,

    Tip: Formal opening — rare in Sweden, but correct.

  2. 2

    Hej, jag hoppas allt är bra.

    Hello, I hope all is well.

    Tip: The far more common Swedish opening.

  3. 3

    Jag är student på kursen…

    I am a student on the course…

    Tip: Identifying yourself.

  4. 4

    Jag har en fråga om uppgiften.

    I have a question about the assignment.

    Tip: Getting to the point.

  5. 5

    Kan du förtydliga vad som förväntas?

    Could you clarify what is expected?

    Tip: Asking for clarity.

  6. 6

    Finns det en ordgräns?

    Is there a word limit?

    Tip: Practical.

  7. 7

    Vilket referenssystem ska användas?

    Which referencing style should be used?

    Tip: Ask early.

  8. 8

    Får jag använda engelska källor?

    May I use sources in English?

    Tip: Usually yes.

  9. 9

    Jag vill ansöka om anstånd.

    I would like to request an extension.

    Tip: The formal term.

  10. 10

    På grund av sjukdom.

    Due to illness.

    Tip: The usual ground.

  11. 11

    Jag kan lämna intyg.

    I can provide a certificate.

    Tip: Offer it before asked.

  12. 12

    Jag är medveten om deadline.

    I am aware of the deadline.

    Tip: Showing you're not casual about it.

  13. 13

    Jag vore tacksam för några dagars förlängning.

    I would be grateful for a few days.

    Tip: A modest request lands better.

  14. 14

    Jag vill anmäla mig till omtentan.

    I would like to register for the resit.

    Tip: Practical.

  15. 15

    När stänger anmälan?

    When does registration close?

    Tip: Always earlier than you think.

  16. 16

    Jag vill se min rättade tenta.

    I would like to see my marked exam.

    Tip: Your right.

  17. 17

    Kan vi boka en tid för genomgång?

    Could we book a time to go through it?

    Tip: The useful follow-up.

  18. 18

    Jag begär omprövning av betyget.

    I would like to request a review.

    Tip: The formal process.

  19. 19

    På följande grunder.

    On the following grounds.

    Tip: Then list them.

  20. 20

    Jag vill byta handledare.

    I would like to change supervisor.

    Tip: A legitimate request.

  21. 21

    Av praktiska skäl.

    For practical reasons.

    Tip: Neutral framing.

  22. 22

    Jag vill göra studieuppehåll.

    I would like to take a study break.

    Tip: Formally, so you keep your place.

  23. 23

    Och återuppta studierna till vårterminen.

    And return in the spring term.

    Tip: Stating your intention.

  24. 24

    Bekräfta gärna att jag behåller platsen.

    Please confirm that my place is retained.

    Tip: The key sentence.

  25. 25

    Jag vill ansöka om tillgodoräknande.

    I would like to apply for credit transfer.

    Tip: For previous study.

  26. 26

    Jag har bifogat betygsutdraget.

    I have attached the transcript.

    Tip: Supporting documents.

  27. 27

    Jag har läst kursplanen.

    I have read the course syllabus.

    Tip: Always say this — it shows preparation.

  28. 28

    Jag hittade inte svaret där.

    I could not find the answer there.

    Tip: The polite reason for asking.

  29. 29

    Kan du peka mig i rätt riktning?

    Could you point me in the right direction?

    Tip: Modest and effective.

  30. 30

    Tack för återkopplingen.

    Thank you for the feedback.

    Tip: Always acknowledge it.

  31. 31

    Den var till stor hjälp.

    It was very helpful.

    Tip: Specific praise works.

  32. 32

    Jag reviderar utifrån den.

    I will revise accordingly.

    Tip: Showing you'll act.

  33. 33

    Får jag skicka en reviderad version?

    May I send a revised version?

    Tip: Asking permission.

  34. 34

    Senast i slutet av veckan.

    By the end of the week.

    Tip: Giving yourself a deadline.

  35. 35

    Jag ber om ursäkt för dröjsmålet.

    I apologise for the delay.

    Tip: When you've been slow.

  36. 36

    Tack för ditt tålamod.

    Thank you for your patience.

    Tip: Courtesy.

  37. 37

    Jag ser fram emot ditt svar.

    I look forward to your response.

    Tip: Standard close.

  38. 38

    Tveka inte att höra av dig.

    Do not hesitate to contact me.

    Tip: Closing offer.

  39. 39

    Vänliga hälsningar,

    Best regards,

    Tip: The standard Swedish sign-off.

  40. 40

    Mitt personnummer finns nedan.

    My student number is below.

    Tip: Always include it.

  41. 41

    Jag skriver å gruppens vägnar.

    I am writing on behalf of the group.

    Tip: For group work.

  42. 42

    Vi vill lyfta en fråga.

    We would like to raise a concern.

    Tip: Diplomatic opening.

  43. 43

    En medlem har inte bidragit.

    One member has not contributed.

    Tip: The awkward sentence.

  44. 44

    Vi har försökt lösa det själva.

    We have tried to resolve it ourselves.

    Tip: Say this first.

  45. 45

    Vi uppskattar din vägledning.

    We would appreciate your advice.

    Tip: Asking rather than demanding.

  46. 46

    Jag vill överklaga beslutet.

    I would like to appeal the decision.

    Tip: Formal.

  47. 47

    Till överklagandenämnden.

    To the appeals board.

    Tip: The right body.

  48. 48

    Inom angiven tidsfrist.

    Within the stated time limit.

    Tip: Crucial.

  49. 49

    Jag bifogar relevanta handlingar.

    I enclose the relevant documents.

    Tip: Standard.

  50. 50

    Tack för att ni tar er tid.

    Thank you for your consideration.

    Tip: Warm formal close.