The layout is of this dictionary is specifically designed to make the it user-friendly and relevant: information on the parts of speech, common collocations and sample sentences showing the use of the word in context are given. Headwords are prominently displayed in a second colour-this helps the learner to locate the words quickly. Names of countries and important international organizations are also included. Origins of loanwords are also given. English pronunciations are given in the English-Vietnamese section. Also included in the dictionary is a pronunciation guide to Vietnamese and notes on how to use this dictionary for effective learning.