80,000 references, 10,500 idioms and phrasal verbs, 90,000 examples of language in use, 1,700 words illustrated, and 4,200 synonyms and antonyms. Based on the 100-million word British National Corpus and Oxford's own language research programme. Definitions are written using a carefully chosen defining vocabulary of 3,000 words. The explanations are easier to understand without being simplistic, making the dictionary more accessible to a broader community of learners. Up-to-date coverage of both British and American English, written and spoken. Common spoken expressions included, such as Way to go! and no probs. Easy to use, with rapid-access page design and short cuts to the right meaning in long entries. A guide to phonetic symbols on every page. Hundreds of notes providing students with the exact information they need on how to build their vocabulary, check their grammar, and correct their errors. 16 Language Study pages showing learners clearly how language works, and how to improve their spoken and written English. Illustrations (including 8 pages in full colour) showing vocabulary items in related groups, e.g. the animal kingdom and clothes and fabrics. 10 illustrated topic pages providing essential vocabulary, and showing how to use it. 8 pages of full-colour maps. Reference Section providing 35 pages of useful information including the language of literary criticism, punctuation, numbers, weights and measurements, irregular verbs, and geographical names. The Interactive Pack comes with the dictionary and a copy of the Oxford Genie CD-ROM . The Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary CD-ROM includes the A-Z dictionary plus pictures, maps, 3-D search, and video.