pass the JLPT 1 test

I’m taking the test in December. I’m a bit nervous, but I’m taking lessons every week so hopefully I can feel more confident on the day. :) I really want to get the JLPT 1 qualification… for a number of reasons. Career. Personal fulfilment.

The thing is, I’ve been focusing on kanji and reading, but not so much on the grammar. I think I ought to get started on that. There are more than 100 days left, but I’d still feel better if I started now, yeah?

The truth is, two years ago I could probably have done this no problem. I took the JLPT 2 that time because I wanted to make sure I could pass that before doing 1. Look before you leap, and all that.

I haven’t really used my Japanese regularly for quite some time and I feel as if I’ve forgotten quite a bit. I’ll have to review and get myself back into the groove. Then I want to start working myself back to the point where I’d feel comfortable sitting this test. :) I’d love to pass on the first try, but I hear that’s not as easy as all that. So I’ll set myself a goal: I’d love to get to the point where I feel comfortable about taking the JLPT 1.