Through the steady introduction of sentence patterns and vocabulary, together with attaching importance to the use of exercises and drills, this classic Japanese language text cultivates the practical conversation skills of the learner.

The book is written in Japanese, but in two editions―a kanji-kana edition and a Romanized edition. The edition required depends on the learner. If the learner needs to be able to read kanji and kana, the kanji-kana edition should be selected; if these skills are not necessary, this Romanized edition should be used.