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JLPT Seats Are Running Out as Japan Ties More Visas to Japanese Tests
Just as the government is adding Japanese-language requirements to certain visas, the twice-yearly JLPTs are getting seriously crowded.
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Kanji Kentei: Inside the Japanese Test That Even Japanese People Find Difficult
Forget the JLPT. If you want to take a truly hard Japanese test, check out the Kanji Kentei, whose highest levels have…
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Japan May Require Japanese Language Test for Permanent Residency
The Japanese government may also require applicants to take courses in Japanese culture and manners before settling in for the long haul.
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Review: Native Camp – Take Unlimited, On Demand Japanese Lessons
Need more Japanese practice? This service offers on-demand access to native Japanese speakers - but it'll cost ya.
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JLPT Exam: Should You Cram for It?
Should you cram for the JLPT exam? A guide on when to cram, when not to cram, and how to do it…
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Pass the JLPT! Taking a JLPT Practice Test
On my first practice test, I would've automatically failed, simply because I couldn't finish the test. It was what I did next…
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Pass the JLPT! How to Study for the JLPT Listening Section
The JLPT listening section can be challenging, especially for those living outside of Japan. Here's what you should know to ace the…
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Pass the JLPT! How to Study for the JLPT Reading Section
The JLPT reading section is likely the most difficult part of the entire test. Why? While all other questions are relatively straightforward,…