madphysicist
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- 20 Aug 2015
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@MikeCash
I didn't mean to say the JLPT is the only proficiency test out there. But for learners not in Japan and at beginner or intermediate level, I believe it's the only test available that's recognised in Japan (correct me if I'm wrong, I'd be interested to know). Well, in the UK you can also take a business Japanese exam but that's neither for beginners nor relevant to my personal needs.
I might consider taking a test intended for native speakers in the future, but at the moment I just couldn't compete - well, I might best a middle schooler on pure kanji recognition but that's about it. And since I'm in Europe not Japan, having easy access to a test site is also an issue. For this and overall recognition value, the JLPT wins out. But I will have a browse through the other sites later on, thanks.
@OoTmaster
I think Mike is being a bit harsh since you said you were a beginner. That test isn't available in the US though.
http://j-test.jp/xp/modules/tinyd10/content/pamphlete.pdf
I didn't mean to say the JLPT is the only proficiency test out there. But for learners not in Japan and at beginner or intermediate level, I believe it's the only test available that's recognised in Japan (correct me if I'm wrong, I'd be interested to know). Well, in the UK you can also take a business Japanese exam but that's neither for beginners nor relevant to my personal needs.
I might consider taking a test intended for native speakers in the future, but at the moment I just couldn't compete - well, I might best a middle schooler on pure kanji recognition but that's about it. And since I'm in Europe not Japan, having easy access to a test site is also an issue. For this and overall recognition value, the JLPT wins out. But I will have a browse through the other sites later on, thanks.
@OoTmaster
I think Mike is being a bit harsh since you said you were a beginner. That test isn't available in the US though.
http://j-test.jp/xp/modules/tinyd10/content/pamphlete.pdf