The Japan Times Publishing's Series of Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Workbooks

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I want to do lots of practice problems

I want to have fun building my word power

I want to do practice that simulates the test

I want to concentrate on grammar

This one book covers all JLPT sections!

The Best Complete Workbook for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

A complete collection of test problems from all JLPT sections, in just one book. Each workbook comprises three sections: Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar), Reading, and Listening. The ample supply of practice questions—equivalent to five tests—and lucid explanations on how to solve them enable students to firmly acquire the skills needed to pass the JLPT. The downloadable explanations are available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Russian.

The Best Complete Workbook for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

User's Voice

A workbook appreciated by both learners and teachers

It's helpful to me that the workbook is just the right length and is designed so that learners can easily acquire the knowledge they need at their own pace. And, the reasonable price is another reason for recommending this workbook to students. I use it at my school, and it was a big help for explaining things to students in my N1 prep class because the Examples and Guide sections provide easy-to-follow detailed tips on how to solve different types of problems. It's a book that you'll be glad you have, whether you're a learner who wants to pass the JLPT, or a teacher helping such students.

MS (Japanese language school teacher)

Boost your confidence and get fully prepared.

I was studying for the N2, but I thought it was important to get used to the format of the test questions in order to pass, so I had been looking for a workbook with lots of practice questions. That’s when a teacher at my Japanese language school told me about these practice question books. These books contain five tests worth of practice questions, so I was able to completely prepare for the exam with just this one book, which I was really happy about. What’s more, their prices are reasonable, which is great.

Also, the explanations in the Examples and Guide pages included a lot of tips on how to answer the questions that Japanese language school teachers don't teach, which was really helpful. Thanks to this, I was able to learn the tricks of how to answer listening comprehension questions, which had been my weak point, and listening comprehension ultimately became my specialty. I'm going to try the N1 next time, and of course, I'm planning on using the The Best Complete Workbook for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test N1 to study.

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The Best Complete Workbook for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Series

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Learn vocabulary in a way that’s fun and easy to maintain!

The Best Vocabulary Builder for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

These vocabulary books present easy-to-use word combinations selected through corpus research, in the context of dialogues and commentary. The words are studied in context so that users can efficiently master essential vocabulary. The compact size makes it easy to pop out the book for mini study sessions anytime.
Includes translations in English, Chinese, and Vietnamese.

The Best Vocabulary Builder for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

Download two types of tests for free!

You can download two types of tests: one that turns the passages in The Best Vocabulary Builder into fill-in-the blank problems, and a set of mock JLPT problems (with answers). The tests are provided for free to customers who purchase the e-book. You can do the tests on the browser you use for reading the e-book, or download the PDF files and print them out for use. Choose the method that better serves your study or teaching needs.

A fill-in-the-blank test and a JLPT-style mock test (with answers).

User's Voice

We have fun studying, and almost all students ace the vocabulary quizzes

Over the years, I have experimented with different approaches for building students' word power, and it has been a long struggle because vocabulary learning tends to become monotonous, making it hard to motivate the students. I had been looking for a vocabulary builder that uses example sentences that students can relate to, and that's when I came across The Best Vocabulary Builder.

Many of the example sentences in this book deal with things that interest students, so both my students and I have fun using it. Every time our class meets, I have everyone read aloud two pages of mini stories and vocabulary, and then I have them memorize the material as homework. Since this book makes it fun to learn, almost all my students ace every vocabulary quiz I give. I'm so happy that I found this vocabulary builder.

KI (vocational school teacher)

The example sentences are interesting, so it’s easy to keep studying.

I’ve tried many different ways to increase my vocabulary. I’ve done things like write vocab over and over in my notebook, read example sentences aloud, and more. But all of those methods were tedious and didn’t last long. Then, I happened across The Best Vocabulary Builder for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test at a bookstore. The most distinctive feature of these books is the unique example sentences. To be honest, when I first saw the example sentences in this book, I thought they were a little strange. But, thanks to the impressive and interesting example sentences, vocabulary is easier to remember, and I feel like my vocabulary has improved slowly but steadily compared to before.

Also, the books are compact, making them convenient to carry around, so I can just grab them and read them in my free time, like when I’m on the train or during breaks at my part-time job. It's been about three months since I came across this book, and so far, I'm enjoying it every day.

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The Best Vocabulary Builder for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Series

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Practice like it's the real test!

The Best Practice Tests for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

Three practice tests in the JLPT format that feature rigorously selected questions and in-depth commentary to help users prepare themselves to pass the JLPT while building their skills in authentic Japanese. Answers and comments are accompanied with English and Vietnamese translations.

The Best Practice Tests for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

User's Voice

Helping students to pass with practice tests three months ahead

At my Japanese language school, we start doing practice tests with this book three months ahead of the JLPT. Some students say that they find the book to be a little harder than the actual test, but I think that training with tougher problems gives them a solid shot at passing the JLPT.

When using this book, I tell my students to carefully read the commentary for the problems they got wrong. I do this because the book explains everything in such incredible detail. It explains the meaning and usage of not just the correct answers but also the wrong choices, and even provides sample sentences for them. There's so much information packed in the commentary that I sometimes think I could use the book as a textbook. I believe that this book does more to build students' proficiency than any other practice test book I've seen, and I plan on continuing to use it.

KT (Japanese language school teacher)

The explanations are wonderful.

I already passed the N1, but I want to pass it with an even higher score, so I’m still studying by taking a bunch of different practice tests. Among these, I like The Best Practice Tests for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test because the explanations are really detailed. The explanations for the practice tests not only explain the correct answers, but also the choices for incorrect answers, meanings and usage of vocabulary words, and even provide example sentences. So, even for someone like me who’s already passed the N1, there were lots of new discoveries. If I had any friends looking to take the JLPT, I would definitely recommend The Best Practice Tests for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test to them.

Note: The N1 and N2 books are sold as print books only.

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Master grammar without fail!

Grammar Buddy for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

This book builds grammar proficiency with carefully selected grammar items. It also provides reading comprehension, grammar, and listening comprehension problems modeled after the JLPT so that users can review what they learned about the grammar items. This helps prepare them for the actual test and consolidates the grammar knowledge they gained.
English, Chinese, and Vietnamese translations are provided for the grammar explanations and vocabulary.

Grammar Buddy for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
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Grammar Buddy for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Series 

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Another book to help you prepare for the JLPT

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Step-by-step Training in Reading Japanese: Pre-intermediate

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This JLPT trainer is designed for learners who have just finished the beginning level and can handle conversations, but still struggle with reading paragraphs. Its use of JLPT N3 grammar and vocabulary makes it good preparation for the test.
English, Vietnamese, and Nepali translations are provided for the commentary.

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