Books

This is the second textbook in the series for intermediate students. The first book is found here. Excellent for Intermediates who have completed Genki II, and for those who have completed N4. Balances the four skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening to help you enter the advanced levels. Students may also want the Workbook--especially if you have a teacher or a tutor who can check your work. 257 Pages + 69 page Kanji Booklet ISBN 978-4-7890-1745-9

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).

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. 81 pages Includes CD and detachable answer key Published by Bonjinsha

  This is the book you want if you are studying for the JLPT N2 test and find the vocabulary section difficult. It is very thorough in its 207 pages. 207 Pages + 32 Page Detachable Answer Key Includes answer key  ISBN 978-4-88319-574-9

  This is the book you want if you are studying for the JLPT N1 test and find the listening section difficult. It is very thorough in its 89 pages. 89 Pages + 46 Page Detachable Answer Key Includes 2 CDs for the listening practice Includes answer key and script for the listening section ISBN 978-488319-566-4

  Each book in the Mimi Kara series concentrates on one aspect of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. This one is on vocabulary found on the level N1 (the hardest test). It includes 2 CDs to help with mastery. 295 pages Includes a detachable answer key English, Korean, and Chinese meanings and explanations   

  This is the book you want if you are studying for the JLPT N3 test and find the listening section difficult. It is very thorough in its 85 pages and includes short explanations in simple Japanese, English, and Chinese. 85 Pages + 46 Page Detachable Answer Key Includes 2 CDs for the listening practice Includes answer key and script for the listening section