JLPT

good luck..
im taking mine maybe next year..

huh?

JPLT
Japanese
Language
Proficiency
Test

isn't it JLPT?

I hope to take the JPLT someday. Right now I'm not even ready to take level 4! Good luck to all those that will be taking it! :D

I just ordered my JPLT kanji cards for level 3 yesterday. I think I'am ready to take JPLT 4.

Good luck to those who are taking it, I'm still not ready for the JPLT.

Good luck everyone and yeah i think it is JLPT "Japanese Language Proficiency Test "

All the best to everyone who are taking JLPT tomorrow ^_^

See you at Level 0.

so not gonna pass this, but its better than trying to ace level 2.

no cramming at all lol, which is not so great in itself >.>

combining japanese with a engineering skill seems like a good thing =)

will only begin learning japanese language next year so hopefully will be able to take the JLPT text then :)

Taking JLPT Level 1 tomorrow.....
Not really worried about pass or failed since it's already certain... Just wish can get higher mark... ^^

I know Japanese and I'm a programmer!
But I'm not good in both! Lol.

good luck for you guys ^^;

JLPT itlself isn't all that difficult, the real problem is to find good books to prepare you to pass the test. Time to do some serious benkyou, I'm good at benchi sleepimasu :)

I'm fracked!!! ^^

Good luck everyone!

I really need to get off my ass and attempt one of these JLPT. I was supposed to do one last year, but was late on the application form.. If I were to do it I would attempt level 2.

Good luck to those who are doing it

Good luck to all...i know quite abit of my friends are taking it tomorrow....

my god Danny you're right. i've been wanting to study japanese studies forever but what will happen when i do pass the bar and actually get to japan. then what will i do O_O
wake up call - i need an additional skill. any hints and tips out there as to what to choose? -> question aimed at anyone willing to answer

Good luck to those taking the JLPT. I am nowhere near ready to take that test.

i'm level 4 currently, but because of my busy med school and uni organization, i don't have enough time to study, probably won't take the test anymore

I'll be taking on Japanese language next year and maybe the following year I will take the test for JLPT 1.

Good luck for those who are taking the test!!~ Just like danny said don't try to cram in as it wouldn't work in the end.

For those of us not in the know (me included ^^), is there any sort of Japanese-English chat site where new language learners can get together and exchange friendly conversation to gauge their understanding of the language? I mean, where native-English speakers can speak Japanese with native-Japanese speakers, and vice-versa. And I'm not talking about anything like a dating service, but something for people who are learning the languages, and are there any such places for those who are taking a self-study course? I was thinking of studying Japanese myself, but I think it would be extremely difficult if I didn't use the language on a regular basis. Though I'm not looking to go to any of these sites at the moment, it would be nice to know of them for when I've gotten a better grasp of the language.

Good luck to those taking it! Wish I could take it but have yet to have any real classes.

I'm taking level 4 tomorrow in London, quite nervous. Thanks for the good luck :)

Will be taking level4 ^^ did not study much and my kanji is still bad :'( I'm just hoping for a miracle D':.. but I did 2002-2006's past papers ^^;; Good Luck to all that is taking JLPT! :3

Good luck to everyone.
I want to take level 4 next year so I'm gonna get studying harder now. But it changes it's structure next year doesn't it?

Taking 3 tmr after self studying for 3-4 months. Not asking to pass the test really. ^^" After this prolly go look for a sensei for proper lessons instead.

I'll definitely take the test when the opportunity presents itself. I live in a small town, so there aren't usually any places around here to take the JLPT. However, I hope to return to Japan for a job in the near future, and I'm sure I can look up the info then.

Also, it's too bad that people with one skill or the other can't be accepted for the position in your office and be taught the other skill as they progress. That would obviously be a setback to the work you do, but who knows, some people are fast learners. XD

T_T -I took a sample level two... I was able to read 80% of it, but seem as though I didn't comprehend it... As well as the fact that it has writing on it disqualifies me immediately, since my kanji writing, and grammar for Japanese is not that great compared to my listening and reading.... I should brush up my Japanese..

"If you speak Japanese and are a superstar programmer like my man Chris Gaunt for example then I need to hear from you now...
Had a load of resumes from folks with the programming skills but not the language skills. Also got a load of applications from folks with the language skills but not the programming skills."
> I wish I could say I had both. i also wish I had the guts to apply

"After I graduated from university studying Japanese and Korean language, my teacher said that I didn't need to take level 1 ^^;"

GOOD ON YOU danny if only more people were taking the JLPT as a means rather than an end

Good luck to everyone taking the JLPT. I'm only in Japanese 1 going to Japanese 2 so I do not qualify at all. My Kanji sucks for right now and I still haven't memorized all my Hiragana nor Katakana (Katakana is evil).

I'll probably take the JLPT either in 2 years or less.I want to take it before I go to Osaka with a friend.^_^

I'm thinking of taking a Japanese GCSE (modern O levels) next year because I've been learning for quite a while now. I just wanted to know what would be the equivalent of a gcse in JLPT level

I was going to take the test (3-kyuu), but university has left me with no time to study Japanese =( Maybe next year, if I manage to find enough free time XD

Thanks Danny! There is a part of me yelling wanting to work with you but let me just pass 'today's test! ^^;; I'm still trying to memorize those grammar :-p

Many people are sitting JLPT tomorrow, and I was sitting the CAE oral exam today. Seriously, I hate Cambridge speaking tests. What the hell am I supposed to say about two pictures of water and some people? How can I know what that boatman is feeling? I wouldn't be able to say anything wise about it in my mother language either.

Anyways, good luck to those who take the JLPT tomorrow. I want to take the JLPT 2 next year, or maybe the year after next. But I will have to travel to a foreign country to take the test lol That's also the reason why I decided I wouldn't do JLPT 3.

I'd like to learn the Japanese language one day but currently I've already got a full plate :x

I've made it my goal to pass the level 5 around this time next year. Atleast have some sort of qualification before I get into University.
Incase some of you didn't know, they are introducing a new level between the old 3 and 2 because I think it was a large jump between them.

I am a programmer, I am a CS major after all. Time to go work on my Japanese.

I've passed level 0. I'd LOVE to spend the time to learn Japanese, just need the time and perhaps buy Rosetta Stone's Japanese lessons.

Just need the time. ^^

Thanks, Danny!

I'm taking Level 2 later on (like in 4 hours!). All the best to everyone!

Speaking of which, I'm looking for Game Design (or in Japanese, Game Planning) work in Tokyo. If anyone knows any contacts that I can follow through, let me know. Thanks :)

I plan on taking it next year. I'm actually very excited. One of my friends should be taking it too. :3

I'm currently at Japanese 1 at my local college, got my final in like two weeks. My Kana skills has been down, and I probably know about 40 Kanji. Self study, ftw.

I'm aiming for level 3... since I should be almost done with Japanese 3 by the time I take it next year. *crosses fingers*

I will be learning Japanese in the next 2 years cause of my National Service. Argh

Tomorow i'll be taking JLPT 1

Japanese
Lolicon
Placement
Test

Took years to reach such a level ^^;

Good luck to all those taking the test!

good luck to all who are taking it, hopefully I'll be taking it next year

Thank you for your support XD
I'm doing the same thing as you did: 4kyu last year and 2kyu this year..but i'm not actually not really sure i will pass >< aww...good luck to everyone XD

Best of luck everyone!

I fully intend to do Level 4 in the next few years. I have to finish my thesis as a first priority but look forward to plunging myself back into the Japanese language with gusto after that.

will go for the JLPT next year, currently still studying...

Lol, JLPT starts in hours and hope I can pass my JLPT3~

Good luck!

I wonder if I can find Japanese class here, its rare to find one.

I'm taking the JLPT3 tomorrow with the full intention of failing.

I've not made any serious progress in Japanese since June of this year, and because of that, I find it increasingly hard to motivate myself to study (Resulting in a month and a half break during August and September.) That in turn causes me to forget everything I knew, leading to an endless cycle.

I desperately need someone to use my Japanese with, instead of just learning from readers and textbooks.

Good luck everyone!

I'm super behind on my Japanese learning. =/

Good luck to everyone! :3

this is super hardcore.

Taking Level 4 tomorrow-- I'm probably capable of doing well with Level 3, but looking at the material for that made me realize how much I didn't study. So, I'm hanging around Los Angeles waiting to ace this thing (had to get my SkyMiles, lol!)

Dropped out of my lessons for more than a year already, and just cleared the paper. Hopefully I'll pass this. Didn't make it last year >.>

i haven't studied or kept up with my japanese since i took a break from my blog so it'd been awhile now and i'm sure now it's all gone down the toilet :(
need to pick it back up though so i can eventually take this someday.

Ahhh~ Just finished the test. Now I have no study related worries for the rest of the year. ^^

Good luck to all who are taking JLPT. I hope I can hone my Japanese skill enough to take JLPT in the future ^^;

i should really get around to finishing studies...

Best wishes to those who will take the exam. Will aim for this next year.

Took Level 2 today... Since I self studied the test was a lot harder than I tot.... the listening portion is practically gg... hope I can pass though..... Meanwhile, I need to brush up on my verbal and listening skills.

Just took today.. level 2.. Hope I can pass.. :(

took level 3 today, not too bad in my opinion, I hope I can pass...

Took mine today. level 2. at the Shizuoka University.

Since I've been self studying Japanese for about two years now, I really don't know in what place I'm in to take the JLPT, need to research it ^^;; Do you have to pass level 4 to do level 2? Maybe I could really polish what I know and just go for level 4

You don't have to take the tests in order, you can start at the level 1 if you want.
I took the 3 today, it was alright. Time to prep for the 2 in July.

Is the JLPT required for gaijin, or does it simply help prove there fluency when looking for a job? Congrats to those how took it, you have more confidence in your Japanese skills then me. lol

skipped nikyuu this year. taking nikyuu next year. passed sankyuu last year. eroge helps, trust me.
and it's better known as 'nouryoku shiken' in Indonesia (it's originally nihongo nouryoku shiken if any of you who had taken the exam did read the cover page)

and I didn't make my goal this year by studying enough to take the test for the first time.. uguu. must try harder for 2010.

Just came from the test site.
I sat for 2kyuu. The 文字・語彙 was quite difficult for me, but the 読解 part, specially 問題１ (usually the hardest text) was very soft. I've started studying japanese about 20 months ago, last year I pass 4kyuu and tried to go directly to 2kyuu. I did previous years exams, and I think I can get at least 240.

never took it but the class teacher told me i can pass lvl 4 w/ ease.
but lvl 3 is kinda hehe ^^"
level 2 and 1 is uber killer.
probably not gonna take it since i doubt it'll actually give job opportunities unless i took level 2 or 1, however, that doesn't mean i'll stop studying japanese ^^

Took level 3 yesterday, moji-goi seems harder than the rest of the past year questions that i've been doing. listening was fine and bunpo was surprisingly a breeze compared to moji-goi. :)

Passing shouldn't be a problem, just hope for higher scores.

My sensei was wondering why i'm not attempting level 2... ^_^;;;

Need much more exposure to nihongo in daily life! Speech-wise I can speak to the senseis without much difficulties but when speaking to an average japanese, i hesitate and pause too much.

I destroyed the Level 4 exam, haha... maybe I should have taken the Level 3 after all--
Oh well, I can wait until next year ^^

I wanted to take 3-kyuu this year but couldn't catch up with all the stuff to be covered so I opted for 4-kyuu instead. I'd say I did pretty well especially on the listening part...kanji's a no brainer. grammar kinda had me thinking twice/thrice and more before answering though. *sigh* Next year I hope to aim for 2-kyuu. Can't wait to finally be able to speak the language. It really helps when your sensei is pure japanese and barely knows how to speak english. hahahah

I finally took my JLPT1 and feel confident I passed it. Feel really good! :)

Wow! So many taking/passing Levels 2 and 1! Well done!!! I took 4級 over the weekend. I wouldn't say that I destroyed it or killed it, but I am certain I passed it. Unfortunately the results are not sent out until February-- such a long time to wait! I will definitely be ready for 3級 next year.

I stumbled onto this test while studying Japanese as a hobby. I got a tutor and really started to set a goal of getting it done. I gave myself a year to get ready and really tore into it. I fell ill and lost the goal. This makes me want to try again (as I'm just fine now.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1dmTTWlfZQ

(if anyone took JLPT LV 1... they would have heard something familiar from Neon Genesis Evangelion)