JLPT N3: Books I Used to Pass the Test

Review Books are a great way to ensure success in the test.
The review books and mock tests are a good way to measure what's lacking in your current knowledge.

I used review books a lot during my review, and I really think I COULDN'T have passed the test without using them, given the short 4-month review period on self-study during weekends.

I'm including the affiliate links to Amazon if you'd like to buy these recommended,
tried and tested review books.

1)  JLPT N3 mock tests and strategies. A very good book, I just answered all the sample test questions and read all the answers and explanations. make sure to answer the 1st mock test at the start of your review, and the second one near the end of your review to gauge improvement.
Great practice, I can even say THIS IS THE book that made me pass the exam.



2) JLPT Kanzen Moshi N3 w/CDs [Japanese Language Proficiency Test- If you can
answer the questions here with at least an 80% score, I'd say you're practically guaranteed to pass!




The next book, or book series is....

JLPT on July 5 2015. LAST DAY OF Application or registration PHILIPPINES April 7, BANGALORE INDIA April 8

JLPT on July 5 2015. 

LAST DAY OF JLPT Application or registration:

• PHILIPPINES April 7, 

• BANGALORE INDIA April 8

JLPT JULY 5 2015 MANILA CEBU DAVAO

The Japan Foundation is pleased to announce that the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) will be held on Sunday - July 5, 2015; it will commence simultaneously in three (3) test sites in Manila, Davao City and Cebu City. The JLPT is the world’s largest-scale Japanese-Language test and administered worldwide, by the Japan Foundation in cooperation with other educational institutions, in order to evaluate and certify the Japanese language proficiency of non-native speakers.

 

In the Philippines - 4,135 people have applied for the JLPT conducted in December 2014. Due to the increasing number of applicants, The Japan Foundation will implement the JLPT twice a year starting July 2015, in the country.

Application Procedure

Application forms will be available on February 25 (Wednesday) online (www.jfmo.org.ph)

l  Application period:

4 March to 7 April 2015 (10:00am – 12:00nn / 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm), Monday thru Friday

l  Examination Fee:

N1 and N2 – Php1,000.00

N3, N4 and N5 – Php900.00

(Company checks honored – for 10 or more employees)

 

 Contact

The Japan Foundation, Manila

Tel #  02-811-6155~58 /  Fax # 02-811-6153 / E-mail: jlpt_manila@yahoo.com.ph

 

*The application form and more details may be found in the link below:

http://www.jfmo.org.ph/jlpt/view/617/newsid/977/first-japaneselanguage-proficiency-test-is-set-on-july-5-in-manila-davao-city--cebu-city.html

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JLPT July 5 2015 in Bangalore, India

April 2, 2015, DHNS: from: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/469191/bulletin-board.html

Japanese language proficiency test

The Bangalore Nihongo Kyooshi-kai (Japanese Language Teachers Association, Bangalore) or BNK, has announced that the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), will now be held twice a year in Bangalore – July and December. The application forms to enrol for the exam in July are now available at the BNK office.

Application forms for JLPT are currently being issued and are available at: Bangalore Nihongo Kyooshi-kai (BNK), 1213, 1st Floor, 22nd Cross, HSR Club Road, HSR Layout Sector 3, Bengaluru-560102. Last date for purchase and submission of completed application forms is April 8, 2015. The JLPT exam will be conducted at Christ University on Sunday, July 5, 2015. For more information about JLPT, visit www.jlpt.jp or www.bnkindia.in. you can also e-mail jlptbnk07@gmail.com or call 94819132849481913284

Travel in Japan with Mobile Data: Renting Wifi and Phones for tourists

For short-term stays in Japan, you have two options for using Internet on the go or mobile data:

1) Data Roaming from your original country - depending on your data plan/provider may cost more or cost less than the 2nd option - see below.

For example, for the Philippines,

• SMART offers International Roaming Call and Text Flexibundle

Price for 5 days is P149. Price for 6-15 days is P299.
to avail, text ROAMCALLTX149 / ROAMCALLTX299, send to 211.

• SMART also offers Mobile Internet called ALL-DAY DATA ROAMING FLEXIBUNDLE

For Japan and Asia, the prices for this Smart All-Day Surf Abroad is:

1-day = P450
3-days = P1200 (P400/day)
7-days = P2700 (P386/day)

To avail, text SURFABROAD <Packageprice> <Start Date and Time> <End Date and Time>, and send to 211 even while still in the Philippines.
Ex. SURFABROAD1200 10/10/2014 10:00 10/17/2014 18:00

Europe, Africa, and US also has this plan, at higher rates.

2) Subscription to Japan phone , mobile WIFI router, or SIM card rental services of Softbank, Docomo, etc. 
You can pickup the phone or 3G/4G modem at the airport or you can have it sent to your hotel usually. Returning the unit is likewise easy, as they usually have stations at international airports and can also return via courier (FedEx, DHL, etc.)

A few suggestions based on a quick search turns out:

• E-Connect Japan  https://www.econnectjapan.com/products/  
• Another I've personally tried, and was good was: Telecom Square: http://www.telecomsquare.co.jp/inbound/en/ 
• There are a lot more, possibly some better deals than above if you're inclined to do more research