The author has taught English to adults in France for many years and developed a teaching method published under the name "The Gimmick." Her dictionary draws on that program, was originally published in French as Dictionnaire de l'americaine parle (1988), and is directed to French speakers trying to learn English. The choice of words and idioms was made according to their utility for the new speaker. No pronunciation is provided because the author asserts that "these days everybody is familiar with the rhythms and accents of American English through films and singers;". she chose instead to give space to other considerations, such as "false friends," or close meanings that are easily confused, and grammar examples. It is not clear what has been translated in this edition perhaps only the introductory matter. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or. Read Less