It includes the vocabulary needed to understand and study written and spoken English at this level, and is particularly useful for students working towards intermediate or lower-intermediate level examinations such as the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), FCE (First Certificate in English), and TOEFL(r) (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exams. Example sentences show how words are used in context. There are also clear notes on grammar, irregular verbs and easily confused words, as well as pronunciations for all main entries.