Using a learner's dictionary for the first time can be daunting, but the Ventures Dictionary makes that first step easier, supporting learners as they progress from survival English to pre-intermediate-level communication. Packed into this handy, affordable dictionary is the key vocabulary needed to master national, state, and city standards in the U.S., plus much more: More than 14,000 short, easy definitions Icons showing three graduated vocabulary levels Clear, natural examples that show language in context Workbook-style Guide to the Dictionary More than 100 Help Boxes explain common errors, patterns, and word families. Unique “Phrasal Verbs to Learn” section