06 мар 2010 22:23:58
Huh, seems that my loot posts tend to become boring :) Yeah, figurines are not the only thing I order from Japan...
I have just received the of the previous , but I already should start preparing for the next. So, my following goal is going to be level 2 (no matter, kyu or N). And here I am purchasing more student books:
I also took a couple of pictures of pages in case someone would consider buying one of the books and want to have a look.
Grammar book contains short explanations (written in Japanese, no English)...
... and exercises.
Kanji book contains cards of all kanji which are being tested on JLPT...
... and exercises (there is even a CD included, though I haven't checked it yet.
Listening books contains... what a surprise! - exercises!
Yap, exactly the same questions real tests have.
Hope, someone will make use out of it :)
I have just received the of the previous , but I already should start preparing for the next. So, my following goal is going to be level 2 (no matter, kyu or N). And here I am purchasing more student books:
Kanji, Grammar and Listening: everything a Japanese language student can dream of.
I also took a couple of pictures of pages in case someone would consider buying one of the books and want to have a look.
Grammar book contains short explanations (written in Japanese, no English)...
... and exercises.
Kanji book contains cards of all kanji which are being tested on JLPT...
... and exercises (there is even a CD included, though I haven't checked it yet.
Listening books contains... what a surprise! - exercises!
Yap, exactly the same questions real tests have.
Hope, someone will make use out of it :)
06 мар 2010, 13:29:41
07 мар 2010, 03:11:43
There are 4 levels, 4th is the lowest. My sensei and friend said that two months of good study are enough to pass it. I've seen some tests from level 4 and I confirm it^__^ There is furigana everywhere, you must know absolute minimum of kanjis, and grammar is simple.
In Moscow we have this test in December, once a year. You can have any level you wish, any you think you are ready to.
I'm going to have my first JLPT this year. I'll pass on level four and take level 3^__^
07 мар 2010, 05:57:49
Ah, I didn't read the Wiki entry Glory posted close enough before. I thought the 5 level thing had already went into effect, but it looks like they're supposed to start the 5 level versions this year? Have you heard anything new about that? I know Wiki isn't always the most reliable and up to day source of information.
07 мар 2010, 07:58:59
I've heard about changes, but didn't do any research by myself. But I will in a few months, cause I should know exactly what exam I'm going to take, ね?
~^__^~
07 мар 2010, 08:16:16
I also think - if you have some basic knowledge, go and try lvl 5, really. You have to pay to participate in it, but the cost is... well, next to nothing. The exam is taken in the begining of December on the same day all over the world, but you have to find what cities in USA will carry it out. And you have to register in advance. But the test itself is fun and they will give you a diploma. Everyone will become proud of you. Cute, isn't it?
07 мар 2010, 08:48:53
Only downside for me is that if the testing centers are in the same cities as 2009, the closest one (Los Angeles) is a 12 hour drive away from where I'll be living. And hopefully the test date won't be too close to XMas because I'll be taking care of the house (and the horses and dogs) during that time so my friends can go to England. XD
08 мар 2010, 11:08:24
You didn't tell us about horses. Real animals? Is it a farm or something?
Will we have a picture of pluvia on a horse? :D
08 мар 2010, 12:28:28
I've actually personally never ridden a horse before, but I'm sure that will change pretty soon after I get there. Though onee-san just called me saying she may be leaving for training for a new job before I get there and won't be back for about a month if it happens. But when I eventually do get on a horse I'll have to ask someone to take pictures of me. :)
edit: Glitch found with the new link thing. When I tried to use the BB code URL, this happened....
English'>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_riding'>English style
farrier'>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farrier'>farrier
And it can get really messy when you try to edit something that has a link in it already. XP
06 мар 2010, 21:28:36
07 мар 2010, 03:14:31
Вообще, на разговорном уровне, на мой взгляд, язык простой. Чтобы говорить и мангу читать тебе будет достаточно пары лет не особо убийственных занятий.
Как говорит мне мой сенсей и подруга, трудности начинаются потом... Второй и третий уровень норёку (оно же JLPT) это совсем другая тема, там намного сложнее.
Очень много канджи, речь разных стилей, возможность читать газетные статьи... Но я так надолго не заглядываю. Постараюсь сдать в декабре 3й уровень, а потом посмотрю)
07 мар 2010, 04:17:43
07 мар 2010, 08:02:24
Конечно, поступишь, если решишь^__^. Спроси у Гло, она учится на таком, я точно не помню в каком конкретно институте. Время у тебя еще есть, так что ганбатте^__^
07 мар 2010, 08:35:44
07 мар 2010, 08:32:21
07 мар 2010, 08:30:36
Поначалу, конечно, легко и весело. Потому что в новинку. Начинаешь понимать первые слова, переводить первые тексты... Душевный подъем, так сказать. Потом привыкаешь, и становится тяжело. Нужно постоянно повторять одно и тоже, чтобы не забыть. Если не каждый, то каждый второй день уделять языку по несколько часов. Тяжело.
07 мар 2010, 08:37:37
08 мар 2010, 11:09:29
09 мар 2010, 03:25:38