Now with a comprehensive supplement on business and personal correspondence in German, a helpful section of translation tips, and a detailed guide to self-expression, this German dictionary offers the user extensive coverage of contemporary literary German. With its user-friendly layout, the dictionary should be valuable for all German studies and translation needs. Tailored to aid easy and effective communication, this reference work retains the features of the Collins bilingual range: emphasis is placed firmly on the German and English of today; examples illustrate usage; and different meanings and usage is clearly signposted throughout, guiding the user to the relevant translation.