The clear simple definitions are written using the 2 000 word Longman Defining Vocabulary which means that students can be sure to understand the explanations. Helpful natural examples illustrate the words and phrases in typical contexts so students learn as well as understand. The fun cartoons and clear open design add up to a dictionary that students will enjoy using From the Back CoverHow do you get your students to use a monolingual dictionary The answer is the Longman Basic Dictionary of American English The clear simple definitions are written using the 2 000 word Longman Defining Vocabulary which means that students can be sure to understand the explanations. Helpful natural examples illustrate the words and phrases in typical contexts so students learn as well as understand. The fun cartoons and clear open design add up to a dictionary that students will enjoy using Over 10 000 words and phrases clearly and simply explained. 200 fun cartoon illustrations make the words easy to remember. Full color illustrations section brings words to life. Over 7 000 natural example sentences show how words are used in context. Exercises show students how to get the most from their dictionary. Usage notes based on information from the Longman Learner