JLPT N2 test-taking tips

I wouldn't have passed the JLPT without practicing test-taking skills that are specific to this exam.

Familiarity
It makes a world of difference to be familiar with JLPT-type questions.

JLPT N2 study post-mortem

The results are out: I passed the N2 with a respectable score of 161 out of 180. (Vocab/Grammar: 50, Reading: 60, Listening: 50)

Earlier, I wrote about what study materials I used to tackle each JLPT skill. This follow-up post is about lessons I learned from the final weeks of study:

• Plan for setbacks.
• Manage energy and motivation, not just time.
• Go wide instead of deep.
• The JLPT mainly tests test-taking!

How I prepared for the JLPT N2

Here, I'll summarize three things:

(1) Most helpful study materials
(2) How I prepared for each JLPT section
(3) My 1 year of erratic study

Introducing... JLPT N2!

A week ago, I took the N2 level of JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test).

I'd like to write several posts on the subject, by and by:

• How I prepared for the N2, over the 1 year that passed between my N3 and N2
• Post-mortem: Lessons learned from the final 10 weeks before test day
• Test-taking tips
• Review of N2 study materials or methods
• Motivation, sustaining it