Totally. It is a bad test because it doesn’t test speaking, but luckily(?) for me that’s how I am gonna pass this thing next summer haha. I want to work in English education though, so career-wise it isn’t make-or-break, but having higher levels can only help me. I am only going for N4 next summer, but N3 hopefully the year after that.
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I reached lv 21 a few days ago! But immediately took about 10 days to focus on finals/move my stuff to a new computer/ some self reflection!
I’ll be replying and congratulating EVERYONE tomorrow because I truly truly truly feel I couldn’t; have done it without all of you <3 and I want to celebrate every little milestone no mater how tiny or monumental in your journey!
I also recently became a forever member thanks to the sale and it has brought so much peace? to my heart. My goals remain the same. Go all the way to 60 and restart!
From the time being, happy holidays, let’s do this brothers, sisters, siblings! <3 <3 <3
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If I don’t blow my next review, I am 19 hours out from level 21!
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Are we on the same wavelength? 
I’m 20h away from leveling up
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Woot! Happy Level-up Eve!
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Same to you!!
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FINAL GOAL ACHIEVED!
LEVEL 25!!!
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I hope it won’t take me a year to get to level 21! Need new goal…hmmm…
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Made it to 20. Now 7 days to get 21! 
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Check out Tae Kim’s grammar guide. I know it’s probably been suggested to you before, but let’s just say that there’s a reason for that!
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@KyokaJiro!! So happy to see you are keeping up with your progress! I want to reach Level 60 by 2022. I wanted to reach my halfway point of Level 30 by Jan 2021, but it looks like end of January, not begining of January for that goal so not terribly off track. I only use Wanikani so I’m thinking about getting Rosetta Stone at the start of the new year in order to learn how to actually form sentences and speak out loud. I use Duolingo, but its way too easy. I don’t retain anything. What do you think?
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If you use Duolingo on desktop, there is the option to write in the answers instead of picking up the word blocks (it used to be this way on mobile as well). Much more difficult.
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I feel like I owe an explanation to this thread, particularly to @Marifly san, @KyokaJiro san, and @Aikibujin san, who were so nice to me.
The first level I considered truly demanding was 12. After that, I went on a mad dash, making it to level 16. During said dash I found and joined this thread, at level 13. But here’s the thing: when it comes to learning, I’m thorough, but slow; by the time I reached 16, I had so many apprentice and guru items that my review sessions were getting a bit crazy. Wisdom and peace of mind are tightropes: on one hand, you know where you can (and should) improve, but on the other hand, some things you just have to accept.
So I stopped doing lessons, in an attempt to bring my reviews back in control. I achieved this goal, and will resume lessons soon, but it also pretty much ruined my chances of making it to level 21 on time. Hence why I’ve been silent on this thread. But hey, a few days ago I found another thread that is just what I need: 🐌🏖 Team Snails on Vacation 🐌🏖. I dropped the ball here, but I definitely will NOT screw things on that one. Promise.
So, yeah. That’s what I had to say. Happy holidays, 皆!
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Congrats on making it up to L16 @bcesards san 
You are just too kind
You did the right thing 
Kudos to you for being brave to slow down 
As I said multiple times always move at your own pace. Your mind and body will give you plenty of warning signs, as long as you heed to them you are set 
I am happy that you found a thread that motivates you 
Good Luck on the climb 
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I am delighted to see you here at WK Lswan san
Looks like we are still almost leveling up close enough
I do not have a high opinion of Rosetta Stone for JP at the moment. I feel there are better investments out there. Have you tried listening to Podcasts? You can take a look at the below thread for awesome resources
I use Duolingo too. I see many people diss Duo’s JP course, they do have a few valid points. Although I differ slightly, I do recommend doing Duo as a supplementary resource. If we only rely on Duo, it is not a good choice. But I do believe it is a good supplement. (A side dish)
I felt the same way as you for a little while. Remember exposure helps and Duolingo does that a lot Your mind is retaining it in the back end and I can confirm that happened to me.
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Congrats Olliee san
Please do not rush. You might be meeting up with family and friends or chilling a little, So take it easy We are not sticklers for time 
Crabigator will let you in as long as you take good care of yourself 
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Omedetou on your graduation Chellykins san 
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22 levels by 2022?!
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