Friday, January 30, 2015

JLPT December 2014 Test Results Release Schedule

Congratulations to all exam-takers last December 7, 2014.

Some of you may feel confident about the results and some may not.



But we'll learn the result by early February 2015 (those who registered online - online results)
Results are out: The result of 2014 December test will be available from the afternoon of January 29,2015 to 5pm on March 31(JST) for Internet viewing. 
and early March 2015 (in the mail) - for paper registration.

From the JLPT website, these are the links to check your results (when they become available):
Japan (For examinees who applied via the Internet)
China
Hong Kong
Korea
Malaysia
Taiwan
United States

Other countries - please wait for the mail...

Meanwhile, while waiting, you may want to look at some statistics of JLPT passers thru the years here.





Thursday, January 29, 2015

Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Preparation Course (Writing Skills) Released for BISCUE App/e-Learning

from: http://www.pr.com/press-release/602824 
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Preparation Course (Writing Skills) Released for BISCUE App/e-Learning

"BISCUE App" and "BISCUE e-Learning," a business skills application and method provided by Shubiki Corporation of Japan has released a new series of Japanese language learning material designed for JLPT preparation (Writing Skills) on smartphones, tablets and PCs and available in six languages.

Tokyo, Japan, January 28, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Shubiki Corporation, Japan's leading business content provider, has released a new series of Japanese language courses for Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) preparation (Writing Skills) for smartphones, tablets and PCs in six languages including English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and French.

The JLPT serves as an important reference for determining the language ability of foreigners seeking to work, live, or study in Japan. Its applicability in the employment and university admissions processes as well as the number of people taking the test have increased significantly in recent years.

The newly released courses are designed for JLPT preparation at the N1 and N2 levels focusing on improving Japanese writing ability.

Available in six different languages, this content allows people from various countries and regions to learn Japanese in their mother tongue by using smartphones and tablets anytime and anywhere.

These courses are provided in the form of an in-app purchase through the "BISCUE App," and are also available in the flat-rate libraries of e-learning "BISCUE LS."

*** Course Contents ***
* 4 courses:
- "JLPT N1 - Constructing Small Sentences"
- "JLPT N2 - Constructing Small Sentences"
- "JLPT N1 - Rephrasing Words"
- "JLPT N2 - Rephrasing Words"

* Languages
- In Japanese with explanation in English
- In Japanese with explanation in Chinese
- In Japanese with explanation in Spanish
- In Japanese with explanation in Latin American Spanish
- In Japanese with explanation in Portuguese
- In Japanese with explanation in French

* Remarks:
- Audio narration in Japanese is included with each course.

*** System Requirements and Specifications ***
(BISCUE App)
- Application name: BISCUE (Product name BISCUE App)
- Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Requires iOS 5.1 or higher.
- Compatible with Android. Requires Android 2.3 or higher.
- Compatible with other platofrms in the future.
- Product pricing is indicated in each store.
- For "BISCUE App," courses are available in the form of an in-app purchase.
(BISCUE e-Learning)
- Compatible with PCs, smartphones and tablets.
- Prices will be quoted separately.
- Courses are available in the flat-rate libraries of e-learning "BISCUE LS."

For further details, please refer to the following weblinks:
(BISCUE App)
http://www.biscueapp.com/en_US/contents/genre/globalbusinessculture/#course-gm01ja01ja01en01p01s
(BISCUE LS)
http://www.biscue.net/en_US/ls_learning_library/
(BISCUE e-Learning)
http://www.biscue.net/en_US/contents/genre/globalbusinessculture/#course-gm01ja01ja01en01d01s

*** About Shubiki Corporation ***
Shubiki Corporation is a cross-media digital content provider of various business subjects. Approximately 900 pre-packaged titles are provided under the brand names of "BISCUE app" and "BISCUE e-Learning."

The courses are intended for diversified users including global corporations, small and medium-sized companies, government offices, public organizations, universities, and individuals.

JLPT 2015 Test Schedule in Your Country or Area


The list below is arranged by continent, beginning with East Asia.

Edit: JLPT 2014 results may be checked here - beginning February 2015. 

From the JLPT website, you can see that some countries have a July test schedule while
others are limited to December (test schedule availability indicated by "○").

The dates for 2015 JLPT EXAM are:

July 5, 2015 and December 6, 2015. 

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Japanese Learning Tip: Watching Films / Movies


One tip on learning Japanese always would be to
watch Japanese films, documentaries, dramas.

But here's the tip: Watch them in Japanese with
Japanese subtitles on...

Watch Japanese films with JAPANESE subtitles ON.

And watch English films with JAPANESE subtitles ON too.
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This is very good for Kanji familiarization,
and practicing reading fast.



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Perhaps you'd like to check some Japanese films.
Some recommendations, albeit somewhat old are:

1. 亀は意外と速く泳ぐ Kame wa igai to hayaku oyogu 
     (Turtles are Surprisingly Good Swimmers)
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2. Okuribito 
     (Departures) 
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3. 茶の味, Cha no Aji 
     (The Taste of Tea) 
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4.  南極料理人  Nankyoku Ryurinin
     (The Chef of South Polar)
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5.  お早よう, Ohayō
     (Good morning)
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Have a good film to suggest? Leave a comment!
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