Sunday, March 21, 2010

What is the N3 level of the JLPT?

N3 is the new level of the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) between level 3 and Level 2 for those students who study Japanese and want a qualification to show their level.

The JLPT Sample, Japanese-Language Proficiency Test covers two areas

1. Listening


2. Reading

What is the new test and how is it different click here English PDF

So what is the new N3 level?

The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations to a certain degree.

Reading

・ One is able to read and understand written materials with specific contents concerning everyday topics.
・ One is also able to grasp summary information such as newspaper headlines.
・ In addition, one is also able to read slightly difficult writings encountered in everyday situations and understand the main points of the content if some alternative phrases are available to aid one’s understanding.

Listening

・ One is able to listen and comprehend coherent conversations in everyday situations, spoken at near - natural speed, and is generally able to follow their contents as well as grasp the relationships among the people involved.


Sample N3 level questions click here

Sample N3 level audio samples listening click here

Sample N3 level listening answers click here

Sample N3 level listening scripts click here

Sample N3 level answers click here for PDF (All questions in Japanese)









Product Description

About content

July 2010, revised from the new test is started month later, four from grade one to four of the five categories and N1 ~ N5 classification test.
This book is newly N3 (the current level of between two and three grade-level) and target candidates, new tests aim "ability to perform tasks" "communication skills" knowledge "language" that the measure is written.
Read the training can be expected to pile on the practice exam problems New 測Remasu language knowledge and reading skills by simulating the problem.

Content ( "BOOK" from the database)
Reading lessons and language knowledge (grammar, vocabulary) to the summary! Knowledge of language (grammar, vocabulary), with problems in reading comprehension practice.

Product Details

* Hardcover: 164 pages
* Publisher: Japan Management Association Management Center (2010/1/22)
* Language: Japanese
* ISBN-10: 4820746227
* ISBN-13: 978-4820746225
* Release Date: 2010/1/22
* Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
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* Amazon.co.jp Sales Rank: # 2,900 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

* Above description Translated by Google translate from Amazon Japan website