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JLPT N5 Prep Materials Help

I am just wrapping up Genki 1 and I am booked for the JLPT N5 test in July. Should I look into a bit of Genki 2 even if that is roughly N4 level, or just review material surrounding Genki 1? Or are there any other sources I should be looking into for N5? I am doing practice tests for my test level and listening seems to be the hardest part for me, so I started to shift my focus towards that. Any listening practice would be good. Currently, I am using Tokini Andy, and whatever practice JLPT N5 tests I can find on YouTube.

6 comments

  1. I’d review for the N5 before going on to new material. And probably look into listening exercises. That was the part of the exam I struggled with the most.

  2. Speed Master has a book specifically for JLPT N5 Listening practice. So-Matome practice questions are so-so and is really lacking in listening question for N5.

  3. I would start Genki 2. N5 stuff is so common and fundamental that it’s going to constantly be reinforced as you progress, even if you’re not studying it directly. So I don’t see a reason to put progressing in the language on hold for over a month to focus solely on it.

  4. If it were me I would keep advancing and look closer to the testing date at N5 test prep to make sure the bases are covered.

    N5 material doesn’t go away so you’d keep reinforcing it and building on it by continuing to study.

    I guess I would ask what is your goal, to get better at Japanese or pass the N5?

    I feel like focusing on N5 after completing the materia for 2 months is just stalling your progress for 2 months to a degree. Maybe work in some N5 exercises into your daily study in an area your weak in like listening or something while focusing on progressing through N4.

  5. Genki 1 doesn’t fully cover N5, so I’d look through online grammar + vocabulary lists and make sure you’ve got everything. Refer to Genki 2 for the grammar you’re missing.

  6. I bought all of these books for N5 and N4: https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/gp/aw/d/4789018172

    They have both question books and practice test books. I’ve been working through the N5 question books and it’s been great to pick up new grammar and vocabulary that’s common but fell through the cracks of my textbook study. Would recommend!

    It includes listening questions as well

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