Do you know that a Japanese standard resume is the first step to getting the job you want? Even if your Japanese ability is not very high, and your work experience is not very extensive, a curriculum vitae (“rirekisho” (履歴書) in Japanese) in the standard Japanese format will help you land a direct interview with the company…

Those who have studied or is studying the Japanese language probably know the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) established by the International Foundation. Often students take the exam for certification or to see what level of Japanese they have. You may also need a certificate from JLPT if you are applying for a job. Usually,…

If you’re a Japanese language learner, the chances are you already know what Memrise is and have been using it or a similar software. But for those unaware, Memrise is what is known as a “spaced repetition learning” website, meaning that it will quiz you periodically on the things you’ve learned, with more regular testing…

When you are learning a new language, textbooks and test materials can get dull at some point. It is best to keep your study material fresh and interesting! I mean, how many times can you read an example of a garbage calendar in order to practice for the JLPT test, or read a passage about…

We have all been there— signing up for the JLPT, buying a couple of study books, but then getting so tied up with work we forget to put in any hours of study. Before we know it, the test day arrives and we end up hoping our hands magically guide our pencils to the correct…

Learning Japanese can be difficult, especially when it comes to reading. This is because the Japanese language uses 3 different alphabets, sometimes even all in one sentence. These three alphabets are called hiragana – ひらがな, katakana – カタカナ, and kanji – 漢字. Hiragana was invented as a way for women to write, while the men…

The JLPT is an excellent way to get motivated to study Japanese. Being divided into 5 levels, with N5 being the lowest and N1 the highest levels, it consists of various sections, with the aim to prove the Japanese skills of the examinees. It is fully multiple-choice and since it is divided into mainly reading…