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What Level of the JLPT Should I Take?

August 5, 2020August 11, 2018 by Dallen

Are you planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) but don’t know which level you should take? The JLPT test offers five levels, ranging from the N5 level (easiest) to the N1 (most difficult). Imagine this… You have four months before the next JLPT test. You feel that you are at an N3 … Read more

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Best JLPT N2 Books

November 25, 2021June 16, 2015 by Dallen

Best Books for the JLPT N2 (Or Any Level) If you’re planning to take the JLPT N1 or N2, then getting the right books and study guides is essential. There are tons of books out there, and I have used many of them. Here are the ones that I think are the best. … Read more

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How to Pass the JLPT N2 on Your First Try

November 16, 2020June 7, 2015 by Dallen

*Updated November 15th, 2020 Is it possible to pass the JLPT N2 on your first try? You bet it is. The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has struck fear in the hearts of many, but it doesn’t have to. I passed it on my first try and actually enjoyed studying for it. If you have the … Read more