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 Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:17 pm
I took the level four JLPT (Japanese Language Profeciency Test) last year and passed. I was just wondering who else has taken it, on which level and how they did. Any comments, advice, anecdotes, or anything else would be appreciated to.
Would you recomend the JLPT to other Japanese students? Is it an accurate test of how profecient you are, or is it meaningless.
Anyone who has, will or is concidering taking any level is free to comment. biggrin
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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 9:53 pm
I've never taken it, but I have listened to a lot of stories.
Like, to get a job you have to pass JLPT 1.
And only about 30 percent of native Japanese people pass it.
It's not meaningless, and I do think if you get into a conversation with someone they could be like
person: why learn Japanese? you probably suck at it!
You: I passed the proficiency test? What did you do? Learn how to say hi?
I like rubbing things in peoples face when they say something like that.
ha.
Well, A lot of people take it get long term visas in Japan smile So if you ever want to go, not only do you know the language, they'll probably not turn you do for a visa
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Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:03 pm
Aiding Imperfection I've never taken it, but I have listened to a lot of stories. Like, to get a job you have to pass JLPT 1. And only about 30 percent of native Japanese people pass it. It's not meaningless, and I do think if you get into a conversation with someone they could be like person: why learn Japanese? you probably suck at it! You: I passed the proficiency test? What did you do? Learn how to say hi? I like rubbing things in peoples face when they say something like that. ha. Well, A lot of people take it get long term visas in Japan smile So if you ever want to go, not only do you know the language, they'll probably not turn you do for a visa It's a lot more complex than that though, the visa thing I mean. Even people who don't speak Japanese can get a long-term visa; it depends on the visa and circumstances. The percentage of Japanese people who could pass the test is probably higher, but nobody takes it, for obvious reasons. I'm studying to pass level 2, currently. I didn't take it this past spring, when they offered it for level 2 and above, due to money issues, but I'm doing my best for this next test. ^ ^
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Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 6:46 pm
Aiding Imperfection I've never taken it, but I have listened to a lot of stories. Like, to get a job you have to pass JLPT 1. And only about 30 percent of native Japanese people pass it. It's not meaningless, and I do think if you get into a conversation with someone they could be like person: why learn Japanese? you probably suck at it! You: I passed the proficiency test? What did you do? Learn how to say hi? I like rubbing things in peoples face when they say something like that. ha. Well, A lot of people take it get long term visas in Japan smile So if you ever want to go, not only do you know the language, they'll probably not turn you do for a visa That's odd, I thought native Japanese people were barred from taking the exam because it was too easy. That's like telling a native English speaker to take the TOLEC test or something. Way too simple. Though, the grammar used in levels 1 and 2 is not used by a lot of people in Japan and some people don't know what things are in it. To get good translation work in Japan, you need to pass level 2 or better. Most feel to do real professional work you need to pass level 1 and sometimes then it might not be enough (because you may have to translate a writing that is in a Japanese dialect for example). I've passed level 3 and should be working on level 2, but I am working on bringing my speaking up to speed with reading. Might take a year off before delving into a strict training period to pass level 2. All I know is my speaking won't be at a level 2 level for a while (always terrible with remembering vocab on the spot, especially vocab not used much in daily conversation).
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Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:25 pm
Aiding Imperfection It's not meaningless, and I do think if you get into a conversation with someone they could be like person: why learn Japanese? you probably suck at it! You: I passed the proficiency test? What did you do? Learn how to say hi? I like rubbing things in peoples face when they say something like that. ha. XD you have a point there, I guess.
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