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For upper beginners wishing to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test level N4, this book provides a solid practice guide for all the parts of the test. The included CD allows you to practice the listening section of the test. 105Pages With 102 page Answer Key and Listening section script Covers Kanji, Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading, and Listening 978-4-336-05749-5

Taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test--especially for the first time--can be intimidating. But what if there is a way to find out exactly what your strengths and your weaknesses are before taking the test? What if there is a way to familiarize yourself with the test's format before the big day? There is. This is the book. This video shows off the previous edition, but the content and style is very similar. This is published by the people who run the test. They've designed this book to simulate the real test, but without the pressure of time and unfamiliar distractions. Take this test early on to know what parts of the test you should work on the most. Just before the test, go through this book to familiarize yourself with the test format. It works all parts of the test, including listening (there is an audio CD).

For upper beginners wanting to improve listening skills. This is specifically for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test N4 level (upper beginner), but would be excellent practice for anyone at that level.  Includes 2 CDs 131 pages plus 23 page answer key and transcript 978-4-7574-2054-0

Each book in the So-matome series concentrates on a single section of the test. This book is the N3 (Intermediate) Listening Comprehension book.  71 pages with 42 page detachable Script Published by ASK 978-4-87217-793-0

  Each book in the Mimi Kara series concentrates on one aspect of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. This one is on the grammar found on the level N3 (Intermediate Level). It includes a CD to help with mastery. 127 pages Includes a detachable answer key

Each book in the So-matome series concentrates on a single section of the test. This book is the N1 (Advanced) Kanji book.  159 pages Includes detachable answer key Published by ASK 978-4-87217-724-4

Each book in the So-matome series concentrates on a single section of the test. This book is the N1 (Advanced) Vocabulary book.    Translations are in English, Chinese, and Korean. 146 pages Includes detachable answer key Published by ASK 978-4-87217-725-1    

Each book in the Mimi Kara series concentrates on one aspect of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. This one is on the grammar found on the level N4 (upper beginner level). It includes a CD to help with mastery. 127 pages Includes a detachable answer key Includes a CD English, Korean, and Chinese meanings and explanations  Published by ALC 978-4-7574-1892-9

The Tanki Master series works on all five areas of the test in a cursory or "short term" way: Characters; vocabulary; grammar; listening; and reading It includes a CD for the listening section. For those taking the JLPT, we highly recommend a cursory book like this as a quick way to find out your strengths and weaknesses. Once you know what you need to work on, you can then consider getting a book specifically on that area. 84 pages Includes CD Published by Bonjinsha

Each book in the So-matome series concentrates on a single section of the test. This book is the N2 (Advanced) Vocabulary book.  147 pages Includes detachable answer key Published by ASK 978-4-87217-728-2

Taking the Japanese Language Proficiency Test--especially for the first time--can be intimidating. But what if there is a way to find out exactly what your strengths and your weaknesses are before taking the test? What if there is a way to familiarize yourself with the test's format before the big day? There is. This is the book. This video shows the previous edition, but the content is very similar.   This is published by the people who run the test. They've designed this book to simulate the real test, but without the pressure of time and unfamiliar distractions. Take this test early on to know what parts of the test you should work on the most. Just before the test, go through this book to familiarize yourself with the test format. It works all parts of the test, including listening (there is an audio CD).

  This is the book you want if you are studying for the JLPT N2 test and find the listening section difficult. It is very thorough in its 211 pages. 211 Pages + 9 Page Detachable Answer Key Includes answer key  ISBN 978-4-88319-565-7