A quick video about the books that I used to study Japanese up to the 2kyuu level. Since I can’t pass Level 1 yet, I decided it would make more sense to show the books that I USED for 2kyuu rather than the books I am USING for 1kyuu.
Nihongo Sou Matome Mondaishuu 2kyuu, 1200en per book.
http://www.amazon.co.jp/日本語総まとめ問題集-2級文法編-佐々木-仁子/dp/4872176154
-I forgot to mention that this series includes English translations, so it’s a lot easier for people who are currently around the 3kyuu level.
New Approach ChuuKyuu Nihongo Series, 3700en for both books.
http://nihongo-books.jp/Products.1319.aspx
-No English Instruction available, so perhaps this is more suitable to those who are a little more advanced.
Good Luck! Who will I see at the Kyushu test site? 
Duration : 0:2:42
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December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
英語に混じって”日本語総まとめ問題集” …
英語に混じって”日本語総まとめ問題集”って物凄いシュールだな。吹いたよちくしょう
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
ahh i found out …
ahh i found out that 2010 is the year they are changing it to levels 1-5, so no summer test, winter only. and i refuse to be a guinea pig so i guess ill wait it out til 2011
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
w00p w00p
w00p w00p
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
どうだった？
あたしも２級受けたけど、 …
どうだった？
あたしも２級受けたけど、やっぱ難しかった！
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
部屋が和室だｗ
部屋が和室だｗ
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
何も勉強しないで日本語覚えた私 …
何も勉強しないで日本語覚えた私ってなんだろう？ｗｗこんなにがんばってる人の姿をみると、なんだか自分が人間や宇宙人までに仲間外れてるような気分↑↑↑
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
鏡に映しているのかな？
文字が反転 …
鏡に映しているのかな？
文字が反転してる
試験 頑張ってね！
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
JLPT is wierd. …
JLPT is wierd. Difficulty varies. Like, the2005 kanji section was my best mark so far on the practice tests (91%) but then on the 2008 one I only got 68% on the kanji, so it varies. I am pretty good at the grammar, medium at the listening and I am throwing the reading out the window so to say. I have passed these previous years 2 kyuu tests with just getting a good mark on the kanji (80%), listening (65%), grammar (85%) and then just make a column of 3s for the reading. Then pass with about 65%
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
I’ll be taking 4- …
I’ll be taking 4-kyuu this December. I’m really scared. I don’t think I’m in any way prepared for it, because I haven’t followed any formal outline in learning the rudiments of Japanese. I tried taking past exams (without the listening part) and I’m ok with them so far.
I’ll be taking the JLPT because I want to work in Japan someday, hopefully in PR or international relations. ^^ just dreaming big!
I admire your enthusiasm and optimism in giving 2-kyuu another try! Go for it!
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
gonna take the 2級 …
gonna take the 2級 too this december, although I’ve only been using the Kanzen Master series; everyone’s praising the soumatome so I’m a little bit worried if I can do it.
I took the new N2 a week ago as a mogishiken, which gave me a little bit of confidence.. dunno, I hope it’ll work.
As for the reason: When I get back from my exchange year and have the cert., I can skip 2 years of the Japanese school I’m attending; aiming to get １級 before I graduate from high school
Good luck!
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
I’m taking 2Q in …
I’m taking 2Q in Dec. I passed 3Q with an 86% in 2006. I’m taking the 2Q because I get a Y20,000 bonus for passing it. It also looks good on a resume while in Japan.
BTW, the 日本語総まとめ問題集２級「語彙編」 is pretty good, but didn’t you find that there were a lot of English mistranslations?
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
I’m taking the JLPT …
I’m taking the JLPT 二級 as well… I’m very very very nervous because i haven’t really been cracking the whip on myself…and time is ticking…plus, since i’m in my last semester of college, i’m stressed as it is . . . .
just to let you know, nintendo of america along with many other companies that require translators say in their requirements that you need a bachelors degree in related arts and １級 level in japanese! =]
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
i like your …
i like your japanese accent, it sounds pretty good.
Greetings from Chile
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
頑張ってくださいね★
頑張ってくださいね★
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
2級を頑張って下さい!
私も今年の12 …
2級を頑張って下さい!
私も今年の12月6日にギリシャで（ギリシャ人だもん＾＾）日本語能力試験を受ける予定なんですが、1級ですから、ちょっと不安です！準備しているけど、やっぱり怖いよ!!!
とにかく、頑張らなきゃね～！
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
アナタの英語は、ききとりやすい英語 …
アナタの英語は、ききとりやすい英語ですね。
Your English is easy to understand.
ps. Hikozaemon’s accent is so thick that I cant understand what hes saying in Englsih.vids.
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
only stupid, …
only stupid, southern americans talk that way!
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
where arre taking …
where arre taking yours?
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
You should be able …
You should be able to pass 2級 after studying the two new approach books, but if you are great at kanji, you might pass after the first one even. (the blue one you have) Actually, most of the people I know who finished the second new approach book passed 1級 this year. Oh, and if you don’t like the blue one, you will like the second (red) one even less. Anyway, I was wondering, do you have any good tips for books after new approach? I’m finished with both and are looking for my next “fix”.
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
i have the nihongo …
i have the nihongo sou matome and love it!
think its gonna be oke!!
this december 2kyu ……. i will die if i fail x3
good luck!!!
your japanese pronounciation is so lovely
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
For the 日本語総まとめ問題集2 …
For the 日本語総まとめ問題集2級, does it help you review the materials in the previous levels?
Also, I am thinking about getting that book as well, but is there a way for you to get that series in America?
Thank you and I enjoy your videos
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
yes it’s quite …
yes it’s quite boring but veeery thorough. i’ll check out those books you talked about in the video when i move back, thanksss
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
I have kanzen …
I have kanzen master for 1kyuu and 2kyuu as well, although I struggle with it because I find the content so booooring.
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
たしかに
私は英語の勉強 …
たしかに
私は英語の勉強やりなおしてますけど発音と聞き取りが大変ですね。
歳くってからなのでなおさらです。
特に英語母語女性のマシンガンの様な話し方が何言ってるのかさっぱり
まあ日本の女性も何言ってるのかたまにわかりませんが・・
December 28th, 2009 at 10:46 am
完全マスター the series …
完全マスター the series is great