No problem, hope some of you can enjoy reading with this. Since you're in N5, go with Level 0 and 1 books, and study the words you've not seen. Can help to expand your vocabulary. e-Dictionary app I'll recommend is Takoboto if you're not familiar with it.

I don't think there should be any worry if you've registered. Likely they will refund of move to a later date i suppose.

Hi all, a chance to 'study' Japanese through movies free streaming!

Taken from Japan Foundation FB post:

JFF Online was launched as a new streaming service for indie films created by young Japanese directors, available for viewing free of charge!
(All films are English subtitled)

Just click below to start watching!
https://www.japanesefilmfest.org/streaming/

Short synopsis of films:
https://www.japanesefilmfest.org/all/streaming/4293/



This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Apr 8 2020, 09:02 PM

Checking in. To prep for N5 and beyond.

How you guys have that motivation.. I am getting lazy everyday

Hello! Now you have more time to prep
Free reading material: https://tadoku.org/japanese/free-books/

Pretty much the same. Make myself watch some news or read up something, including watching Japanese movies or listening to music.

Wow, there is a JLPT thread.

For those who interested in japanese, you need to practice it from time to time.

I was a JLPT level 3 holder many years ago (previously they only have 4 level), but as i do not practice it, basically my japanese is back to almost zero again now. What a waste.

Oh yes, many years back I heard there were only 4 levels thus I suppose it's more difficult back then.

No worries, you just need to refresh your memories i suppose you can still read hiragana, katakana and kanji.



Note: Updated Resources: Books/ Reading Materials Recommendation section on Page 1, Post 1.

For those who need textbooks to study Japanese.
Japan Foundation's Marugoto series are open to access full text until end of June 2020.
From beginner until pre-intermediate.

https://www.sanshusha.co.jp/np/blog/recid/53/

Ah you're one step faster. Saw the notice just now but didn't have time to update

Link is updated on Page 1, Post 1.

Any kind souls here can recommend the training book for JLPT N5/N4 examination?

since class on weekend, might be difficult to attend at times. thought about going to exam without attending any class, just need to grind the hours weekly.

Hi you're in luck Japan Foundation just shared recently on a free online lesson that everyone can register. It's a self-study course:
https://minato-jf.jp/CourseDetail/Index/KL20_HRNS_A201_EN01

I've not registered for it yet so couldn't tell what's the level. But anyhow can always give it a shot. Always believe we'll learn something out of the many things we read/ come across.

If you have issue signing up, refer to this video guide:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltCYDD1qK-8

Happy studying! This will be posted up on Page 1, Post #1 too.



This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Apr 26 2020, 10:33 PM

hopefully the july jlpt will not be canceled

Looking at the situation... not likely to happen though

Does anyone have problem adding Japanese keyboard to window 10? I can't select Hiragana, the A is just stuck there.

i think there is a A shape beside the language bar icon, right click it or just click it to change to hiragana

It didn't change to あ when you click on the A or right click to it for menu ?

try this

July JLPT offically cancelled T.T

Yes, sadly. But no choice, due to this virus... exam isn't likely to happen until it's aligned in most countries on how it can be carried out safely. More time ti study I guess?

I studied so hard during mco...

Hopefully the December exam will be held as usual