Japanese N3

- What is Japanese N3
JLPT N3 or Japanese N3 level deals with the ability of the individuals to understand Japanese language that is used in everyday situations to a great degree. The level deals with both the reading and listening aspect of the Japanese language.
In case of reading, the individuals get ideas on the reading and understanding of the written materials that contain specific contents in relation to everyday topics. The individuals also learn how to grasp the summary information as in case of newspaper headlines and many more. Unlike N4 and N5, in this level, the individuals are able to understand the difficult writings to a certain extent. These difficult writings are normally in context with everyday situations. The individuals can understand the critical points of the content by the help of some alternative phrase. These alternative phrases come as the aid to a person’s understanding.
As far as the listening part is concerned, the individuals gain the ability to listen as well as comprehend various coherent conversations from day-to-day life situations. At this level, they are able to accept the meaning of the words spoken at a near-natural pace.
- Why Japanese N3
JLPT N3 or Japanese N3 is a great way for the individuals to validate their Japanese ability and skills. The individuals who pass this level of Japanese language significantly understand the upper-intermediate level of Japanese vocabulary. This proves to be immensely beneficial in case of corporate as well as academic endeavors.
The reading part considers almost 650 kanji and takes the readers closer towards the phonetic aspect of the vocabulary. As the individuals are able to understand the complex and difficult words to a certain extent, they get the access to understand bulletins in Japanese newspapers and gain important information. This level let the individuals understand the grammatical pattern and understand the language in a more proficient manner.
- Why Elan Academy?
Elan Academy works towards enhancing the knowledge and abilities of the individuals and takes them close to their dream.
- The individuals get free and relevant study material and many essential tips that can be very helpful while learning something new.
- The tutors are highly talented and professional who make it easy for the individuals to grab the new concepts and techniques.
- Both online and offline training facilities are present which makes it easy for the individuals to gain knowledge in their comfortable space.
- The learning environment is made such that all the students feel comfortable and confident in clearing their queries and experimenting their skills.
- We focus on one-to-one attention to ensure that each student is able to receive the best service available.
- This course with Elan Academy will be your leap of faith to ensure a brighter and successful future.
- Learning Outcomes
- Understand more difficult words having different meanings.
- More ideas about kanji, vocabulary and grammar.
- Learn about the phonetic aspect of the language
- Syllabus of Japanese N3
Test section (test time) | Composition of test items | |||
Type of test items | Purpose | |||
Language Knowledge (30min.) | Vocabulary | 1 | Kanji reading | Test reading of words written in kanji |
2 | Orthography | Test kanji for words written in hiragana | ||
3 | Contextually-defined expressions | Test words whose meaning is defined by context | ||
4 | Paraphrases | Test words and expressions with similar meaning | ||
5 | Usage | Test usage of words in sentences | ||
Language Knowledge ・ Reading (70min.) | Grammar | 1 | Sentential grammar 1 (selecting grammar form) | Test judgment on grammar formats that suit sentences |
2 | Sentential grammar 2 (sentence composition) | Test sentence composition that is syntactically accurate and makes sense | ||
3 | Text grammar | Test judgment on suitability of sentences for text flow | ||
Reading | 4 | Comprehension (short passages) | Test understanding of content by reading original text of approximately 150- 200 characters, such as descriptions and directions regarding various topics including everyday life and work | |
5 | Comprehension (mid-size passages) | Test understanding of key words and causal relations by reading text of approximately 350 characters, such as original commentary and essays | ||
6 | Comprehension (long passages) | Test understanding of summary, logical development by reading text of approximately 550 characters, such as commentary, essays and letters | ||
7 | Information retrieval | Test ability to retrieve necessary information from original materials such as advertisements and brochures (approximately 600 characters) | ||
Listening (40min.) | 1 | Task-based comprehension | Test understanding of contents by listening to coherent text (test ability to extract necessary information to resolve specific issues and understand appropriate action to take) | |
2 | Comprehension of key points | Test understanding of contents by listening to coherent text (test ability to narrow down points based on necessary information presented in advance) | ||
3 | Comprehension of general outline | Test understanding of contents by listening to coherent text (test understanding of speaker’s intention and ideas from overall text) | ||
4 | Verbal expressions | Test ability to select appropriate verbal expressions by listening to circumstances while looking at illustrations | ||
5 | Quick response | Test ability to select appropriate responses by listening to short utterances such as questions |