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Which textbooks and apps to use at each JLPT level

Mastering Japanese: Your Complete Self-Study Guide: Which textbooks and apps to use at each JLPT level
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Here is a detailed list of recommended textbooks and apps to use at each JLPT level for effective study and preparation based on recent and comprehensive sources:

Textbooks and Apps for JLPT N5:

  • Textbooks:
    • Vocabulary: “1000 Essential Vocabulary for the JLPT N5”, “Quick Mastery of N4 & N5 Vocabulary”
    • Kanji: “Basic Kanji Book Vol. 1 & Vol. 2”, “Nihongo Challenge for JLPT N4 & N5 Kanji”
    • Comprehensive: “Goukaku Dekiru JLPT N4 & N5”, “JLPT Study Guide”, “Drill and Drill JLPT N5”
  • Apps:
    • Migii JLPT (practice tests, sections practice)
    • MOJi N5 (grammar with explanations and audio, iOS only)
    • Bunpo (grammar and conversation with AI features)
    • JLPT Encyclopedia and JLPT Practice N5-N1 apps

Textbooks and Apps for JLPT N4:

  • Textbooks:
    • Grammar and Vocabulary: “Nihongo Fun and Easy”, “Genki II”
    • Comprehensive: “Shinkanzen Master N4”, “Speed Master N4”, “Nihongo Challenge N4–N5”
    • Other recommendations: “TRY! N4”, “Nihongo So-Matome”
  • Apps:
    • Migii JLPT (practice tests and exercises)
    • JLPT Test apps optimized for N4 level practice

Textbooks and Apps for JLPT N3:

  • Textbooks:
    • Comprehensive sets: “New Kanzen Master JLPT N3” (split into kanji, grammar, reading, listening, vocabulary books), “Nihongo So-matome N3” (complete set)
    • Budget option: “Try! Japanese Language Proficiency Test N3”
  • Apps:
    • Migii JLPT
    • Bunpo (grammar and conversation)
    • Other JLPT test prep apps supporting N3

Textbooks and Apps for JLPT N2:

  • Textbooks:
    • “New Kanzen Master JLPT N2”
    • “Nihongo So-Matome JLPT N2” (grammar, kanji, reading, vocabulary, listening)
    • “Drill and Drill JLPT N2” (grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading)
  • Apps:
    • Migii JLPT
    • JLPT Test apps with N2 practice materials

Textbooks and Apps for JLPT N1:

  • Textbooks:
    • Grammar and Vocabulary: “Shin Kanzen Master JLPT N1” series, “A Dictionary of Advanced Japanese Grammar”, “Nihongo Sou Matome JLPT N1”
    • Kanji: “Kanji Learner’s Course Graded Reading Sets Vol. 9”, “Shin Kanzen Master JLPT N1 Kanji”
  • Apps:
    • Migii JLPT
    • JLPT Japanese Test Preparation (covering N5 to N1 with 10,000 questions and tests)

These resources provide thorough coverage of vocabulary, grammar, kanji, reading, and listening skills necessary for each JLPT level. Apps like Migii JLPT, Bunpo, and others provide interactive, convenient ways to practice test sections and build skills effectively.

This guidance covers core textbooks and widely recommended apps to optimize preparation for each JLPT level from N5 to N1, balancing comprehensive study materials with technology-aided learning. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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