Honestly, there is no shortcut to pass JLPT except hard work…
This is my second time taking JLPT N2. Yes, I did not pass the first time.
I realised my weakness is grammar and vocabulary, which means I need to put in more hours of studying.
I have been taking Japanese intensive class (Monday to Friday, except Wednesday), 3 hours each day. 12 hours of Japanese class per week, plus 3 hours each day to revise and do homework.
On top of that, I completed 4 JLPT exercise books within 3 months. That, I do not know how long I took but there are times when I just revise 14 hours straight with little break in between.
In another words, I spend minimum 40 hours each week to study Japanese, within 3 months.
Exercise books that I recommend which are really concise, Shin Kanzen Master
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I took a longer time as I need to translate of the the words.
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I also study when I travelled. Most of my Japanese notes are on iPad. I use Notability (paid app but it’s worth paying).
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In the end, below are the 4 books I completed.
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Hope it helps those who are preparing for JLPT. Do not be discourage if you did not pass. Just have to prepare and take the exams again.
Till then…
Jessica Tamaki 