Because there are so many vocabulary words to learn for the JLPT, it’s important to know which ones are the most likely to show up at your level.
There are far too many kanji to study them all before taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test! That’s why you need to break it down and only focus on the specific JLPT Kanji for your level.
It’s often said that there are no swear words in Japanese. But while profanities may be rare, taboos – and banned words – abound.
The trick to memorizing kanji for the JLPT is… don’t! Instead, focus on learning kanji radicals, the alphabet of kanji characters!
The structure of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is quite different from the classroom setting. Because of this, passing requires a different approach.
With no official curriculum for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Here’s how you can design an effective game plan to study for the JLPT.
Want to work in Japan? You’ll probably need to take the JLPT exam. Here’s what it is, how to take it, and – most importantly – how to pass.
Want to watch something from Japan besides anime? Here are your best Japanese TV viewing options – and the pros and cons of each.
Our hosts discuss how they learned Japanese, great Japanese TV programs for learners, and their favorite (and most hated) Japanese words.
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