Hi all. I recently found out a website regarding daily classes for JLPT purpose. Anyone is interested to join in? I'm looking for N3 friends. If there are any of your friends interested in this one, the class will be commencing on this 15th July.

I have visited ICLS Damansara and Subang to ask inquiries about it. For Subang, they require at least 4 students to start the class. Kindly ask around...

Here is the brochure I've found: http://www.icls.com.my/news/53/Intensive-J...ke---July-2019/

Looks cool. Do you know which textbooks they are using right now? I'll be probably visiting there later. Thanks for the suggestion.
P/S: Ah, they're using the same textbook as ICLS. I've just seen their Facebook page.

This post has been edited by chunhoecch: Jun 23 2019, 11:59 AM

Just went there. Their classes opened only based on the students' demand and the fees are calculated by private lesson basis.

I've only been to HelloTalk meetups, a mixture of language learners. Haven't been to other meetups so far.

Here's the pricing. Thanks for the link btw.

There is no fixed schedule, the classes are based on students' flexibility. If students withdraw halfway during the classes it will be hard.

Yes, except 1 to 1.

There's a new comprehensive textbook published by The Japan Times Publishing, catered for N3. Recommended studying this book after finished Genki II or Minna no Nihongo Elementary II textbook. The next volume for Quartet series focusing for N2 will be available in the near future. You can get the first volume at the end of July 2019!

４技能でひろがる中級日本語カルテット<１> (QUARTET: Intermediate Japanese Across the Four Language Skills I)
Official English catalogue
Official 日本語 catalogue (Includes extended TOC preview)
Kinokuniya catalogue
While waiting for the book's release, get the official audio zip copy here. They are not publishing CDs anymore.

This post has been edited by chunhoecch: Jul 8 2019, 02:40 PM

[Last Update: August 2022] While I'm arranging my links in my notes, here's what I can offer to everyone what you should study from zero to advanced level. There are no fixed recommendations, if you think that book is good for you, then pick that one Some books cannot be purchased in Kinokuniya bookstore, you have to pre-order it using their customer service department.

Please visit Kinokuniya's Advanced Search page for searching these books.
You may purchase from Amazon JP if you're buying books in bulk, they offered cheaper rates as well. https://www.amazon.co.jp/s?k=[insert ISBN code here]

"I'm a book person and I love real books."

JLPT N5
Published by Japan Times
Genki I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese [3 ed./2020 Edition]
Genki I: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Workbook [3 ed./2020 Edition]
Audio for Conversation and Grammar Section
Audio for Reading and Writing Section
Audio for Workbook

Published by 3A Corporation
Minna no Nihongo Elementary 1 Textbook [2 ed.]
Minna no Nihongo Elementary 1 Supplementary Translation & Grammar Notes [2 ed.]
Minna no Nihongo Elementary 1 Workbook [2 ed.]

Published by Kuroshio Publishers
TOBIRA Beginning Japanese 1
Kinokuniya's Malaysia Link TBA

Published by Japan Foundation
IRODORI Japanese for Life in Japan (Starter)
Note: Misprints are updated on this News Section from time to time. Please check and update your softcopy by downloading their latest PDF version.

Published by Bojinsha
Kirari☆Nihongo N5 Vocab

Published by UNICOM Inc.
Drill and Drill JLPT N5 Kanji, Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, and Listening


JLPT N4
Published by Japan Times
Genki II: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese [3 ed.]
Genki II: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese Workbook [3 ed.]
Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese. Answer Key [3 ed.]
Audio for Conversation and Grammar Section
Audio for Reading and Writing Section
Audio for Workbook

Published by 3A Corporation
Minna no Nihongo Elementary 2 Textbook [2 ed.]
Minna no Nihongo Elementary 2 Supplementary Translation & Grammar Notes [2 ed.]
Shin Kanzen Master N4 Vocab
Shin Kanzen Master N4 Grammar
Shin Kanzen Master N4 Reading
Crash Course in Japanese Grammar: 20 Most Basic Point
Do It Yourself Beginner-Level Japanese Grammar Review

Published by Kuroshio Publishers
TOBIRA Beginning Japanese 2

Published by ASK Publishing
TRY! Grammar: JLPT N4

Published by Bojinsha
Kirari☆Nihongo N4 Vocab

Published by UNICOM Inc.
Drill and Drill JLPT N4 Kanji, Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, and Listening

Published by The Japan Foundation
IRODORI Japanese for Life in Japan (Elementary 1 (A2))
IRODORI Japanese for Life in Japan (Elementary 2 (A2))
Note: Misprints are updated on this News Section from time to time. Please check and update your softcopy by downloading their latest PDF version.


JLPT N3
Published by Japan Times
QUARTET: Intermediate Japanese Across the Four Language Skills I
QUARTET: Intermediate Japanese Across the Four Language Skills I [Workbook]
Download Audio files for QUARTET 1

Published by 3A Corporation
Minna No Nihongo Intermediate Level 1 Textbook
Minna No Nihongo Intermediate Level 1 Translation & Grammatical Notes
Minna No Nihongo Intermediate Level 1 Workbook
Shin Kanzen Master N3 Vocab
Shin Kanzen Master N3 Grammar
Shin Kanzen Master N3 Reading

Published by Kuroshio Publishers
TOBIRA: Gateway to Advanced Japanese Learning Through Content and Multimedia
TOBIRA: Grammar Power - Exercises for Mastery
TOBIRA: Teacher's Guide (Note: Comprehension text translations included inside)

Published by Bojinsha
Kirari☆Nihongo N3 Vocab

Published by ASK Publishing
TRY! Grammar: JLPT N3

Published by UNICOM Inc.
Drill and Drill JLPT N3 Kanji and Vocabulary
Drill and Drill JLPT N3 Grammar
Drill and Drill JLPT N3 Listening and Reading


JLPT N2
Published by Japan Times
QUARTET: Intermediate Japanese Across the Four Language Skills II
QUARTET: Intermediate Japanese Across the Four Language Skills II [Workbook]
Download Audio files for QUARTET II

Published by 3A Corporation
Minna No Nihongo Intermediate Level 2 Textbook
Minna No Nihongo Intermediate Level 2 Translation & Grammatical Notes
Minna No Nihongo Intermediate Level 2 Workbook
Shin Kanzen Master N2 Vocab
Shin Kanzen Master N2 Grammar
Shin Kanzen Master N2 Reading
Intermediate Level Japanese Grammar: 20 Most Basic Points

Published by ASK Publishing
New Japanese Honorific Language Training: Shin Nihongo Keigo Training
TRY! Grammar: JLPT N2

Published by UNICOM Inc.
Drill and Drill JLPT N2 Kanji and Vocabulary
Drill and Drill JLPT N2 Grammar
Drill and Drill JLPT N2 Listening and Reading


JLPT N1
Published by 3A Corporation
Shin Kanzen Master N1 Vocab
Shin Kanzen Master N1 Grammar
Shin Kanzen Master N1 Reading

Published by ASK Publishing
TRY! Grammar: JLPT N1

Published by UNICOM Inc.
Drill and Drill JLPT N1 Kanji and Vocabulary
Drill and Drill JLPT N1 Grammar
Drill and Drill JLPT N1 Listening and Reading


Grammar Resources
Published by Kuroshio Publishers
[N5-N1+] A Handbook of Japanese Grammar Patterns for Teachers and Learners

Published by ALC (アルク)
[N5-N1] Essential Japanese Expressions Grammatical Points Dictionary (with JLPT indicators)
[N4] 200 Essential Japanese Expressions: A Guide to Correct Usage of Key Sentence Patterns
[N3-N1] 500 Essential Japanese Expressions: A Guide to Correct Usage of Key Sentence Patterns
[N3-N1] 500 Essential Japanese Expressions WORKBOOK: A Guide to Correct Usage of Key Sentence Patterns

Published by Japan Times
[N4+] A Dictionary of Basic Japanese Grammar
[N4+] Multimedia Exercises for Basic Japanese Grammar
[N4+] A Guide to Japanese Grammar: A Japanese Approach to Learning Japanese Grammar


Kanji
Published by Japan Times
[N4+] Genki Plus: Kanji Look and Learn
[N4+] Genki Plus: Kanji Look and Learn Workbook
[N5-N1] Kanji in Context Reference Book (Revised Edition)
[N3-N1] Kanji in Context Workbook Volume 1 (Contains sentences which required N3 Grammar)
[N3-N1] Kanji in Context Workbook Volume 2 (Contains sentences which required N3 Grammar)

Published by Sanseido
[N5-N1+] Kanji 2200: Listed according to Frequency and Familiarity (Recommended for N3+)

Mobile
Japanese Kanji Study - 漢字学習 (Android)


Electronic Dictionaries
Electronic Dictionaries are made up of several well-known paperback dictionaries such as Sanseido and Kenkyusha. While not all models provide the dictionaries that you want for, do take a look at their catalogue sites for more information about the contents of each model has. Because they're made from well-written publishers, they do cost some money. It's worth it for long-term studies rather than relying on free dictionary apps that don't offer genuine contexts. Recently I bought a Sharp PW-SB7 and they also included Oxford's OALD and Longman's LDOCE dictionaries too!

You may take a look:-
Amazon JP Catalogue
Sharp Electronic Dictionaries
Casio Electronic Dictionaries

Japanese-Japanese
Daijirin 4.0 by Sanseido (Around 269,000 entries)
Shinmeikai Kokugo Jiten 7th Edition by Sanseido (Around 77,500 entries)

Japanese-English
Kenkyusha New Japanese-English Dictionary 5th Edition (Around 480,000 entries)
OLEX Japanese-English Dictionary 2rd Edition (Around 129,000 entries)
Wisdom Japanese-English Dictionary 3rd Edition (Around 92,000 entries)
GENIUS Japanese-English Dictionary 3rd Edition (Around 83,000 entries)


Anki Flashcards
Anki is used to memorise your study materials easily.

1. You can download Anki in the following platforms:
(i) Anki for Windows: apps.ankiweb.net
(ii) AnkiMobile for iOS App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/ankimobile-flashcards/id373493387
(iii) AnkiDroid for Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ichi2.anki&hl=en

2. Download any Anki deck file in Anki Shared Decks or check mine below!
3. Place the .apkg file into your Anki folder.
4. From the Anki app, select "Import File" wait for the process to finish.
5. There are few options to change for personalising your study style.

6. For the card's setup,
＊ AnkiDroid: Enter Deck Options → New Cards.
＊ Anki (iOS): Tap on the gear icon → Study Options
＊ Anki (PC): Tap on the gear icon of the KIC deck on the right-hand side.

＊ New Cards (Suggested Settings)
＊ Steps (in minutes): 5 10 60
＊ Order: New cards in order added
＊ New cards/day: 9999
＊ Graduating interval: 1 day(s)
＊ Easy interval: 3 day(s)

＊ Reviews
＊ Maximum review/day: 9999

7. There is another part to tweak on the main settings.
＊ AnkiDroid: On the left pane of the app, enter Anki Settings → Reviewing
＊ New card position: New cards after reviews
＊ Start of next day: X past midnight (0 if you're going to bed before 12:00 AM)

＊ Anki (iOS): Tap on the gear icon button → Review → Scheduling
＊ New/Review Order: Reviews first
＊ Day Starts: XX:00 (0 if you're going to bed before 12:00 AM)

＊ Anki (PC): Press " Ctrl+P " key on the main screen. Or select Tools → Preferences... → Basic
＊ Show new cards after reviews
＊ Next day starts at X hours past midnight (0 if you're going to bed before 12:00 AM)

Check my works
Project Updates
Kanji in Context: Revised Edition
QUARTET: Intermediate Japanese Across the Four Language Skills
TRY! Grammar N5-N1 Vocab
Minna no Nihongo: Elementary Vocab
Minna no Nihongo: Intermediate Vocab
Genki: An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese (3rd Edition w/ 2nd Edition compatibility)
Genki: Kanji Look and Learn
Shin Kanzen Master Vocabulary JLPT N2 (Official Definitions)
Shin Kanzen Master Vocabulary JLPT N3 (Official Definitions)
Shin Kanzen Master Vocabulary JLPT N4 (Official Definitions)
完全絵文字シリーズ：The Complete Emoji Series (Emoji V14.0)

This post has been edited by chunhoecch: Aug 27 2022, 10:54 AM

The link that I provided for Japan Times, the one you've tagged my name in the list is not for N1 and N2. The first QUARTET volume is served specially for N3, second QUARTET is catered for N2. That's why I have rewritten the post above for everyone's reference.

Alao the new QUARTET book catalogue listed under Online Download is only for audio files usage with the textbook itself. Take note that we have to buy the hard copy by ourselves, the books will be in the bookstore soon.

If possible, kindly tweak the numbers that you've placed on the main post to N3. Many thanks!

This post has been edited by chunhoecch: Jul 17 2019, 06:19 PM

Hi everyone. Just updated my book list thread, feel free to take a look. Cheers!

Hi, you may try to check my list here? I've used TRY Grammar N3 and Minna no Nihongo Intermediate 1 before taking N3 exams. Hope this helps.

This post has been edited by chunhoecch: Dec 12 2020, 09:52 AM