This dictionary includes: a two-color dictionary created in the USA and Britain; over 100,000 references with 30,000 idioms and phrases; up-to-date information on new words, spoken English and how words are used; clear, simple explanations using only 2500 of the most common words; over 80,000 real-life spoken and written example sentences show you how and when the word is used; quick menus in long entries get you to the meaning you want - fast; special focus on the words you need most, highlighted in red; 24-page Language Awareness section on key areas such as spoken English, computer words and business English; and over 1000 illustrated words, many in two colors, plus two full-colour inserts.