Through the steady introduction of sentence patterns and vocabulary, together with attaching importance to the use of exercises and drills, these two classic Japanese language texts cultivate the practical conversation skills of the learner.

This book comes in two versions: 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, this kanji-kana edition should be selected; if these skills are not necessary, the Romanized edition should be used.