Hi guys, As the title explains, I got wrecked on N1 again after attempting it a second time (Dec 17, Jul 18). I’ll be continuing until I pass. Dec 17 – (Took this test after hard work but tons of luck got me N2 in Jul 17. I was completely overwhelmed at the jump from N2 to N1) (Vocab/Grammar) …

[image] bomaran: What do you mean by doesn’t use the appropriate kanji? Do you mean the author’s style of writing, etc? The book is intended for younger audiences, so it doesn’t use complex kanji. If a word is normally written with more advanced kanji, the author just uses kana instead, which…

[image] bomaran: Why did you decide to reset? I felt rusty on the early content and it seemed like it would be beneficial. I think it has been.

I feel you there. I work in an Japanese only environment so I totally understand not being able to get my words out so that my coworkers can understand what I’m trying to say. Although having a Japanese girlfriend is great, it can also be a trap (not in the sense of getting pushed toward marriage ei…

Reference: I got the N1 two years ago with 51/60 in reading. And yeah, the trick was indeed to read. A lot. Looking at my reading list, I was going through a novel every 10~14 days in the months before I passed the N1. @seanblue got you covered on most of what I would say, but just one extra thing…

Dude, you just need like an extra 30% or so to pass. It didn’t wreck you at all lol. Only lived in Japan two years and took N1 and didn’t get a zero? How about all the people who lived here 10 years + and couldn’t pass N5 lol. Seriously, fam. You put yourself on the line, it’s better than not trying…

[image] bomaran: I never study vocab (lists and such) and I honestly don’t read anything Japanese I’ve recently been watching NHK breakfast news via an Australian broadcaster. I would recommend something like this for the following reasons: They put headlines up in text on the screen and a…

I just started reading this mystery novel and it’s pretty satisfyingly understandable for me so far. The text is also full of dialogue and short paragraphs, so it might be a helpful way to work up to the big wall of text. [image] 寝台急行「天の川」殺人事件十津川警部クラシックス I’m a fan of pulpy mystery novels when yo…

When I have forced myself to finish certain news articles I have felt that exact motivational dopamine boost you mentioned. I will look to “addict” myself to that feeling. Thank you for pointing these things out.

Just made level 60 and failed N1 a second time

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And regarding slice of life manga, we’re starting のんのんびより on September 1st in our book club. It can’t hurt for you to try it out.

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Just made level 60 and failed N1 a second time

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