The Macmillan Essential Dictionary is an essential reference for the classroom and home, offering invaluable support for those wishing to write and speak English accurately. Comprehensive • Two-colour dictionary for intermediate learners – over 45,000 headwords, phrases and phrasal verbs, with 36,000 examples showing how words are used • Special emphasis on contemporary vocabulary, such as computer language, new senses and colloquial language Easy to use • Clear, simple definitions using just over 2,300 of the most common words • Menus in entries with five or more senses guide users straight to the meaning they want • The 3,500 most important words to learn are highlighted in red and graded for frequency of use, to build students' awareness while learning vocabulary Essential • 24-page Language Study section on key areas such as pronunciation, collocation and wordbuilding helps learners to improve their English • Over 700 illustrations throughout aid understanding • Frequent colour Help Boxes contain grammar, vocabulary and usage notes The CD-ROM contains not only the complete text of the Macmillan Essential Dictionary, but also offers a host of additional activities, including pronunciation practice and advanced search options. Listen to correct English • Hear the pronunciation of all the words in both British and American English at the click of a button • Record, play back and improve your own pronunciation • Practise difficult words with the unique Sound Search Find the word more quickly • Get to the meaning you want – instantly – by pointing at any word you see while writing documents, emails or while surfing the Internet • Check your spelling immediately by clicking on the word you have written Learn with the interactive features • Improve and test your English while having fun with the activities and games on the CD-ROM • Build your vocabulary with illustrations, photographs, animations and sound effects