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JLPT -

マーク・ウェーバー — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:40:30 +0000

So when do you think you can complete JLPT N5, after which lessons/seaons?

And which JLPT do you think you will be able to pass(if any) after doing all the current avalible material on TextFugu.

I guess the material isn’t really made for completing any test, but I am curious :P

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Armando — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 20:38:01 +0000

I don’t think you’ll be able to complete any jlpt because the way kanji is shown is out of order。But alot easier^.^．　Grammer-wise… I’m not sure.

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Sheepy — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 01:26:16 +0000

Honestly, N4 N5 are really not worth it. The exam fee is pretty high now, especially if you fail. Even if you pass N4,N5 doesn’t mean a whole lot. Even N3 is maybe not worth it. Its 90 AUD here. Which is almost 100 USD, and many people have to travel quite a long way to get there.

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マーク・ウェーバー — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:25:07 +0000

I still think that is a nice way to actually get a confirmation of your skill.
I know N4 & N5 almost mean nothing, but some day in a long time I should be able too pass N2 – which is the one who gives you access to a whole lot :)

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MisterM2402 [Michael] — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:48:45 +0000

I’ve heard (from Khatzumoto, I believe) that to pass, you just need to practise taking the test, rather than practise your JAPANESE for the test. The certificate shows that you are adept at sitting JLPT ;)

Just one guy’s opinion though.
Hmmm… it would probably be better if I just post the link to his article on it.

…which I don’t have time to look for atm >.< Sorry.

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KiaiFighter — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:07:11 +0000

Most tests just show how good you are at taking tests. Especially when they are multiple choice tests (which the JLPT is).

I actually took the N4 last december, and am probably going to take the N3 this winter. I do not study specifically for the JLPT test, but my study material expands far beyond just that of textfugu. Don’t get my wrong, it’s a great site, but I just think to have a well rounded Japanese education, you need a variety of sources.

That being said, my goal for Japanese has not changed since I came to Japan. My primary goal is communication. Understanding and being able to speak come first, but I have since realized kanji is important in its own right.

Long story short, my advice, take it if you want to, but don’t study specifically for it. If you only study for it, it is useless as a gauge of your ability.

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Soleil-chan — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:35:24 +0000

The JLPT is a waste of time and money, in my opinion. Your money is better spent on something else like Japanese books or movies. It’s better to talk to real people and learn from your mistakes. You can join Lang-8 if you haven’t already, or get a penpal here: http://www.japan-guide.com/local/?aCAT=2 You could look for local Japanese conversation groups in your area with http://www.meetup.com/ or look for people to talk to on Skype. And you get raw, natural Japanese, not Japanese you only see on the JLPT, and not in the real world. Haha, sorry for my rant. If you’re confident in your Japanese ability, then you don’t need to take the JLPT.

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SinisterT — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:45:15 +0000

Not a waste, it is a proof between US/JPN that you “are adept in Japanese”

That being said, it has a bit of ‘impress’ value for when looking for work.

Not wasteful, proactive.
:D

(Another “pal” site)

http://www.interpals.net

(Which like lang-8, deals with many languages. However, the site can be buggy from time to time.