The "Lernworterbuch Grund- und Aufbauwortschatz" is a valuable tool for anyone who wants to refresh or expand their vocabulary as well as for those who need to prepare for exams. The dictionary lists the 4000 most frequently used German words providing the English translations and an example sentence for every entry with an alphabetical listing of the headwords at the end of the book. The accompanying "Ubungsbuch" supports vocabulary development through an effective and systematic approach. The most important vocabulary from 2000 basic words are covered in clearly laid out study sections with a variety of exercises and tips on learning vocabulary more effectively.