This book provides a selection of 200 simple and useful phrases that are often used by Japanese people in real conversations. Instead of simply memorizing standardized phrases, you will learn phrases that are incredibly effective in communicating and building relationships with others. This book explains in detail those phrases that are very important, but not well-covered in class, and offers exercises with example conversations and accompanying CDs. You can quickly master these phrases by learning their meaning and how and when to use them. Includes English translations.