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Welcome to 2008 and the 49th edition of MED Magazine, the free webzine of the Macmillan Dictionaries resource site!

This month’s issue is full of interesting articles about words and the English language.

If you want expert information on the correct use of English in the 21st Century, don’t miss our Language Awareness series, starting this month with Understanding Idioms.

In the New Word of the Month series, we take a look at the new words that have sprung up around our bigger portions and expanding waistlines.

MED Web Watch reviews a website filled with soundbites and video clips.

We’ve had more queries from readers keen to develop their linguistic skills; read more in the Your Questions Answered column.

If you would like to browse the content of earlier issues of MED Magazine, visit the Back Issues and Index pages.

To read a selection of emails readers have sent us from around the world, visit the Letters to the Editor page. And don’t forget, we’re always pleased to receive your comments and suggestions. You can send them to use by filling in this simple form.

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Sharon Creese
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