JLPT Study

Level N4 :: RE: Kanji compounds + studying tatics

Author: rockback
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:45 pm (GMT 10)
Topic Replies: 11

I also have a blog, but more than using that I write a lot of emails and texts to friends in Japanese .. that is good for trial and error.

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Level N3 :: RE: Kanji list for new N3

Author: rockback
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:44 pm (GMT 10)
Topic Replies: 14

you should now that this isnt that accurate though...

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Level N4 :: RE: Kanji

Author: rockback
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 4:43 pm (GMT 10)
Topic Replies: 7

The test doesn't test proficiency at writing or speaking, but knowing how to write a kanji will save you some problems if there are several look alike in an exercise.

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Level N1 :: RE: Pass mark for new JLPT(N1-N3)

Author: Osaka
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 2:26 am (GMT 10)
Topic Replies: 10

Well, I'm glad the "every section must be over 70%" rumor is now dead.
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General :: RE: Passing All The Sections?

Author: asthenia
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 12:58 am (GMT 10)
Topic Replies: 21

There will be, they just haven't determined them yet. Check out this:
http://www.jlpt.jp/e/guideline/results.html

This addresses them a bit. I think we will probably get a similar breakdown in points as well as assessing strong points/weak points by letter grade - but even without that, you can calculate it out into a percentage yourself. I think the new system is just a lot nicer though.

General :: RE: Passing All The Sections?

Author: Mr_dog
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 6:13 pm (GMT 10)
Topic Replies: 21

Why aren't there any passing grades for Levels 4 and 5?

Level N5 :: RE: Am I ready? What should I know by now?

Author: Ironmaiden
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 4:30 pm (GMT 10)
Topic Replies: 10

gpbites wrote:

So as far as using the n5 as a stepping stone, do you mean that you don't have the inner drive to study unless you have an intermediary goal to achieve that is doable in a short time frame?

I think if you know yourself and the only way to keep yourself motivated to study is to have short-term goals like the n5, then that is a fine way to spend $60 (or whatever it costs). But it would be overall better for you to save the money and take a harder test at a later date if you have the tenacity to keep studying without external proof that you are making progress.

But I can understand how you might want the extra motivation. Lots of people do. I did not want to take the n5 or n4 because I know that they don't mean anything to anyone except the test-taker. I thought I might start with the n3 but people here (on a different thread) said it doesn't mean anything either so I think I am better off not spending money on the n3 and instead waiting another year or two and then taking the n2 because that is the first level that counts when trying to apply for jobs in Japan or for school or anything like that.

Plus, I am a little worried that people will confuse the n3 with the old 3 and think that is what the level is equivalent to. That level was so low that it wouldn't even be worth it if people thought that is about how much Japanese you know. The n3 is way, way harder than the n4 (old 3) I think. But I don't think someone would get any respect for passing it so I guess why bother.

i think people like this are dangerous.Their entire notion of learning a new language is less about the interest/love for learning the language and more about proving a superficial point to the world .Skipping levels doesnt make you greater than anyone .It is not about what others "think" and more about what your ability and understanding of the language is .
Take it easy and dont plan too much, life is short! take one thing at a time

General :: RE: Conversation Books?

Author: asthenia
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 4:22 am (GMT 10)
Topic Replies: 1

You know I don't know how it compares, but my textbook for school this semester seems pretty focused on conversation/listening and comes with a CD. 会話に緒戦！日本語ロールプレイ Is the title of it.

General :: Conversation Books?

Author: hawaiian_luau
Subject: Conversation Books?
Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 2:06 am (GMT 10)
Topic Replies: 1

Hi there, sorry if this has been asked before but are there any other books similar to なめらか日本語会話 (Nameraka Nihongo Kaiwa), or at least concentrates on Japanese conversation skills similar to that book?

Level N1 :: RE: Pass mark for new JLPT(N1-N3)

Author: Sujeesh
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:55 pm (GMT 10)
Topic Replies: 10

More details are updated in this link

http://www.jlpt.jp/e/guideline/results.html

Level N5 :: RE: Minna no Nihongo 1 and 2, made for the JLPT?

Author: Kai13
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 5:21 pm (GMT 10)
Topic Replies: 5

Minna no nihongo 1 grammar explanation book
minna no nihongo 1 exercice book

Minna no nihongo 2 grammar explanation book
minna no nihongo 2 exercice book

These are the books you need. The grammar book has translation of the dialogues, vocabulary and grammar explanations. The other book has diologues and grammar exercices.

General :: RE: Passing All The Sections?

Author: Patorioto
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 8:37 am (GMT 10)
Topic Replies: 21

Actually Rey I think the JLPT info even mentioned something about a "can do" list that would detail what kind of level the test taker is at based on their score.

I imagine this would be used in your score report so a prospective employer or school would be able to easily see what you can and can't do (theoretically).

General :: RE: Passing All The Sections?

Author: asthenia
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 3:39 am (GMT 10)
Topic Replies: 21

I'm glad I'm still on the N4 right now so while I'm going to be on a similar playing field to the old level, by the time I start studying for the N3 and newer designed levels, the kinks should be worked out so I won't be blindsided by a new design. D:

I guess lowering the score is good if the test has gotten harder, but at the same time, I still feel like 50% isn't really good enough once you hit the N2. I do totally agree though that it is a fairer system though now - the minimum pass marks should've been there all along to prevent the loophole of failing listening and still passing the exam.

Level N5 :: RE: Minna no Nihongo 1 and 2, made for the JLPT?

Author: ReyBrujo
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 2:26 am (GMT 10)
Topic Replies: 5

For the old JLPT4, you needed 30 lessons, which would be Minna no Nihongo 1 (which has 25 lessons) plus the first five lessons of Minna no Nihongo 2. I am guessing N5 is pretty similar. The old JLPT3 (which would be N4 now) was all 50 lessons plus some extra grammar.

Level N1 :: RE: Pass mark for new JLPT(N1-N3)

Author: dimitri_can
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 9:07 pm (GMT 10)
Topic Replies: 10

julianjalapeno wrote:

dimitri_can wrote:

However, that does not mean that the December paper will have the same passing mark.
This just serves as a gauge for you.

Are you sure? It doesnt say anywhere that this is only for the July test.

If it does change every time, is it based on a curve?

I am checking it out with Japan Foundation on this.
Will provide more information once i have it
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