So scared right now,feel like i’m going to puke tbh. But i really need your help on what materials should i learn and how do i maximize it for the test,thanks in advance
travel back in time and study before you sign up for an optional test, if you’ve got test anxiety.
The first thing I would suggest is to relax. The JLPT N5 is a completely optional test that doesn’t have any practical purpose outside of being a measure of progress. Pass or fail your life will be exactly same either way so there is no reason to stress over it.
As for what you need to do to prepare, that all depends on what you already know. If you already know most of the material and you’re just looking to review there are JLPT cram/study books you can buy and work through.
If you’re not even that far along then you’ll wanna grab a beginner’s text book and work through that as quick as possible while also making sure to find lists of JLPT vocabulary and Kanji to study alongside it.
You got this, 3 months to N5 is very doable if you take this seriously and buckle down a bit.
First things first, you need to know what you need to know – that is, the content and scope of the test. The N5 level is pretty clear cut in terms of which exact kanji/vocab/grammar/etc can appear on the test. Once you have your list, do the math to see how much you’ll need to do per day, and lay out a reasonable schedule for yourself (make sure to allow for some zero days, or you’ll fall further and further behind and burn out).
Having a schedule and referring back to it often is key. Also crucial is a heavy emphasis on reading speed (running out of time is common!) and balance – don’t put off kanji because you prefer vocab (you’ll need both to pass after all).
In terms of resources, I’d recommend Wanikani (with the free Tsurukame app) for kanji, and I use Quizlet for vocab (though I know people here love them some Anki). As for grammar, there’s loads of good resources online and especially on YouTube (there’s a multitude of past recommendation threads in this sub), though I used Genki when I first started out. It worked for me and I like it, but it’s been a minute since I was first starting out. I personally like the clear-cut roadmap (and fact-checking) that textbooks provide, but that’s personal preference
Good luck! I believe in you 🙂
Even 1 month is enough if you are serious about it IMHO, so don’t worry.
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travel back in time and study before you sign up for an optional test, if you’ve got test anxiety.
The first thing I would suggest is to relax. The JLPT N5 is a completely optional test that doesn’t have any practical purpose outside of being a measure of progress. Pass or fail your life will be exactly same either way so there is no reason to stress over it.
As for what you need to do to prepare, that all depends on what you already know. If you already know most of the material and you’re just looking to review there are JLPT cram/study books you can buy and work through.
If you’re not even that far along then you’ll wanna grab a beginner’s text book and work through that as quick as possible while also making sure to find lists of JLPT vocabulary and Kanji to study alongside it.
You got this, 3 months to N5 is very doable if you take this seriously and buckle down a bit.
First things first, you need to know what you need to know – that is, the content and scope of the test. The N5 level is pretty clear cut in terms of which exact kanji/vocab/grammar/etc can appear on the test. Once you have your list, do the math to see how much you’ll need to do per day, and lay out a reasonable schedule for yourself (make sure to allow for some zero days, or you’ll fall further and further behind and burn out).
Having a schedule and referring back to it often is key. Also crucial is a heavy emphasis on reading speed (running out of time is common!) and balance – don’t put off kanji because you prefer vocab (you’ll need both to pass after all).
In terms of resources, I’d recommend Wanikani (with the free Tsurukame app) for kanji, and I use Quizlet for vocab (though I know people here love them some Anki). As for grammar, there’s loads of good resources online and especially on YouTube (there’s a multitude of past recommendation threads in this sub), though I used Genki when I first started out. It worked for me and I like it, but it’s been a minute since I was first starting out. I personally like the clear-cut roadmap (and fact-checking) that textbooks provide, but that’s personal preference
Good luck! I believe in you 🙂
Even 1 month is enough if you are serious about it IMHO, so don’t worry.