I know based on the title it’s a no-brainer to think I shouldn’t try for N2 in December but read below to get an idea of where I’m coming from. I could use the advice cause I feel lost with Japanese right now and am not sure what to do. I took the N3 exam in July and missed passing by just a few po…

I appreciate the response a lot. So much nice people here than lets say on reddit or something. I generally thought I was doing a decent amount of study before but what my parents are suggesting is just insane to me. I dont wanna treat this like a job. I wanna use it to get one sure but 8 hours of …

[image] pulleyij: My parents suggest studying for 8 hours a day, treating it like a full-time job. While I understand their perspective, my brain struggles with that. I hate the idea. Its hard for most or anyone to get meaningful input from just 2-3 hours let alone 8. Even reading posts from pe…

I was doing similar, in that I’m not working so I should consider studying to be my job and therefore I must study for 6 hours every day. I have hit that goal a grand total of 3 times this year and have been beating myself up almost every day that I’ve not made it. So this idea that that isn’t actua…

I’m a firm believer in that anything can be done if you want it enough, but it doesn’t really sound like theres much I could tell you that would make you want it more. Your best bet if you want to improve your speed is hands down to spend as much time with the language, though, so your only other o…

Honestly, reading your response makes me a little teary eyed. Its well put and motivating. So a big thank you. Do you think listening to my favorite songs and reading and following the lyrics would help a bit? Also any recommendations for an N2 Kanji deck and prep book for the N2? I can buy anyt…

I totally agree. I really dont think its feasible unless its so fun that you barely notice it or that its so different from the regular way of book study. Even after reading the incredible reddit posts of people making it past n1 in 8 months to a year they were averaging 4-6 hours a day of serious …

I cannot tell you how much I enjoy this comment. I really appreciate it. Im really not good at structuring my study at all. Im not a schedule type of person. So sitting down for hours is unmotivating but at the same time i realize I’m gonna have to make some sacrifice to make this happen. I will …

I’d suggest openly lying to your parents and telling them from now on cheerfully how you’re studying 9 hours a day or something. Honestly I’d do anything to have them out of my business. They surely mean well but tips like that surely come from someone that forgot what studying feels like and since …

Thank you for the time to reply. I agree. I need to get that part out of the equation and focus on myself and how I can reach my goal. Your reply really helps me realistically. Thank you so much. I wish you the best wherever you are.

Should I take N2 after failing N3?

Japanese Language

polv August 31, 2024, 4:34pm 14

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Should I take N2 after failing N3?

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