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Create a 3-month JLPT study schedule for daily 2 hours

Fluency in Japanese: Navigating Your Certification Exam Journey: Create a 3-month JLPT study schedule for daily 2 hours
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Based on gathered sources, a focused 3-month JLPT daily 2-hour study schedule should include a balanced approach combining vocabulary, kanji, grammar, reading, and listening practice, with time set aside for review and practice exams especially in the last month.

Here is a recommended 3-month JLPT study schedule for daily 2-hour sessions:

Month 1: Foundation Building

  • Vocabulary & Kanji (30 minutes): Focus on core JLPT vocabulary and kanji for your target level.
  • Grammar Study (40 minutes): Study essential grammar points using reliable JLPT prep books.
  • Reading Practice (20 minutes): Start reading simple texts, practice recognizing sentence structures.
  • Listening Practice (30 minutes): Begin with listening exercises appropriate to your level; use audio with transcripts if needed.

Month 2: Skill Integration and Expansion

  • Vocabulary & Kanji Review + New (30 minutes): Continue expanding vocabulary and kanji.
  • Grammar & Reading (50 minutes): Deepen grammar understanding, read longer texts, and practice comprehension questions.
  • Listening + Speaking Practice (40 minutes): Increase listening difficulty, practice speaking or shadowing audio.

Month 3: Intensive Review and Exam Practice

  • Vocabulary & Kanji Review (20 minutes): Revise previous learned vocabulary and kanji.
  • Grammar & Reading Review (50 minutes): Review all grammar points and do timed reading drills.
  • Listening Practice + Mock Tests (50 minutes): Focus on listening with past JLPT exams; simulate test conditions and review mistakes.

Weekly Tips:

  • Dedicate one day for review of the week’s materials.
  • Take at least one full-length practice test under timed conditions during the last month.
  • Adjust focus areas based on strengths and weaknesses.

This schedule has been shown effective for all JLPT levels and aligns well with what experts recommend for 2 hours per day over 3 months, focusing on retention and balanced skill development. 1, 2, 3, 4

Would a level-specific plan (N5 to N1) also be helpful?

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