Frontmatter -- Contents -- To the Student -- Directions for Exercises -- Introductory Units -- Kana Writing Practice -- Lessons -- Lesson 1. Jiro Meets Tom -- Lesson 2. Deciding to Go to the Beach -- Lesson 3. Deciding to Go to McDonald's -- Lesson 4. Deciding What to Have for Lunch -- Lesson 5. Jiro and Tom Decide to Go to the Movies -- Lesson 6. Jiro Prefers to Study for the Test -- Lesson 7. Jiro Buys a Birthday Present -- Lesson 8. In the Morning -- Lesson 9. Preparing to Go Swimming -- Lesson 10. Jiro Plans for a Date -- Lesson 11. Jiro Meets Mary on a Date -- Lesson 12. Jiro and Mary at the Zoo -- Lesson 13. Lunch Time at the Zoo -- Lesson 14. At Jiro's Home -- Lesson 15. At the Department Store -- Lesson 16. Caught in the Rain -- Lesson 17. After Returning Home from Shopping -- Lesson 18. Going for a Walk before Dinner -- Lesson 19. Father Returns Home from Work -- Lesson 20. Planning for an Outing -- Kanji Writing Practice -- Sheets for Kana and Kanji Writing