JLPT Level N1&N2 Preparatory Course - San Jose
The Japan Society is now proud to offer Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) preparatory courses. JLPT is an internationally accredited language examination designed to evaluate and certify the language proficiency of non-native speakers of Japanese. It is offered once a year on the first Sunday of December. (It is scheduled on 12/14 this year.)
This class is a preparatory course for the Level 1 exam or advanced Level 2 students; the examinee should choose the level that best matches his or her ability and training.
Date & Time:
Tuesdays, 9/6 - 11/29/2011, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
No class on 11/22
Location:
Sony Electronics, Inc.
Auditorium, 1st floor
1730 N. First St.
San Jose, CA 95112 (map)
Teacher: Ms. Miwako Datum
Textbook: どんなときどう使う日本語表現文型500－日本語能力試験N1～N3の重要表現を網羅[単行本] Other materials will be provided by teacher. Teaching materials and lessons covered may vary by class.
Each proficiency test is made up of three sections: vocabulary - grammar (60 points); listening (60 points); reading (60 points). The contents and criteria of the tests are as follows:
LEVEL 1:
Listening: 60 minutes
The Level 1 examinee has mastered grammar to a high level, knows about 2,000 Kanji and 10,000 words, and has an integrated command of the language sufficient for life in Japanese society. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for about 900 hours.
LEVEL 2:
Listening: 50 minutes
The Level 2 examinee has mastered grammar at a relatively high level, knows about 1,000 Kanji and 6,000 words, and has the ability to converse, read, and write about matters of a general nature. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for about 600 hours and finishing an intermediate course.
For information on JLPT, please refer to http://www.jlpt.jp/e/.
If you are not already a member please read about our individual membership!
By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the Japan Society of Northern California’s Class Policies.