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10 Feb, 2010

JLPT - New and Revised(?)

Posted by: admin In: Japan| Life| 日本語を勉強する

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test or JLPT “is conducted both in Japan and outside Japan to evaluate and certify the language proficiency of primarily non-native speakers of Japanese.”
They have traditionally had 4 levels, each made up of three sections: Writing-Vocabulary; Listening; Reading-Grammar.  ** Note: Ironically, NO actual speaking skills are tested!

Well this year (2010), they are [...]

Alright, still settling in to the new place.  February will be drawing to a close before I know it.  Time to get cracking!
From a studying Japanese point of view (and non-work life in general), last year was mainly a mess.  I spent so much time traveling about to different APAC countries that my study attempts [...]

05 Feb, 2010

Moved yet again…

Posted by: admin In: Japan| Life

Okay life has been non-stop crazy.   I have left my beloved Fukuoka and have recently moved up to Yokohama - At a later date perhaps I will delve into the irony of this.
Anyhow.  Once again trying to get life into an organized state.


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