Japanese Exam Prep
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23 Japanese teachers specializing in JLPT N5 through N1. Trial lesson from $1.
Kanji drilling, grammar pattern practice, and authentic listening prep — all tailored to your target level and exam date.
JLPT Levels: N5 to N1
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| Level | Kanji Needed | Vocabulary | What You Can Do |
|---|---|---|---|
| N5 | 100 kanji | 800 words | Read hiragana/katakana, basic conversations |
| N4 | 300 kanji | 1,500 words | Daily life conversations |
| N3 | 650 kanji | 3,750 words | Everyday Japanese in most situations |
| N2 | 1,000 kanji | 6,000 words | Near-native comprehension, university entrance |
| N1 | 2,000 kanji | 10,000 words | Full fluency, professional use |
3 Prep Strategies That Work
JLPT rewards systematic preparation. Your tutor builds all three into every lesson plan.
Kanji Mnemonics
Kanji is the biggest barrier for most JLPT learners. Your tutor uses proven mnemonic systems and story-based memory techniques to help you retain hundreds of characters in a fraction of the time self-study takes.
Grammar Pattern Drilling
JLPT grammar questions test very specific sentence patterns. A specialist tutor works through the high-frequency patterns for your level, drilling each one until you can recognize and use it under timed exam conditions.
Authentic Listening Materials
Real JLPT listening audio uses natural speech speed and accent variation. Your tutor trains you with official past-paper audio and authentic materials — NHK news, native podcasts, and drama clips — matched to your level.
“Passed N2 on my first attempt after 10 months of weekly lessons. The grammar drilling my tutor did with me was exactly what appeared in the exam.”
David L.
JLPT N2 certified · Unox student
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