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Registering for JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) in Singapore (Jul 2026)
Hi all, JLPT Registration is coming! To help you to register it more smoothly, I have created this guide. These are the dates for the registration. Most slots are taken up with 5 minutes. Step 1: Go to this link: https://jlpt.jcss.org.sg/ Step 2: Fill up the appropriate information. Step 3: Make payment via Paypal. Step 4:…
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JLPT N1-N5 Can-do list
Hi all, Happy Lunar New Year in advance! The Japan Foundation has published a list of what students think they can do after they pass their N1-N5. Please take a look. https://www.jlpt.jp/e/about/pdf/cdslist_e_all.pdf
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JLPT N2 Prep class with 100% passing rate from N4/N3 (May 2026)
Hi all, We are starting a new class for JLPT N2 prep, after N4/N3. Details are as follows: Date: May 2026 (Wed night)Time: 7:30pm-9:30pmSlots: 6Fees: $428 for 10 lessonsTextbook: $80 (4 books)Method of instruction: Hybrid (our lessons run in a dual mode) Guaranteed pass or half of your fees back! Conditions apply. If you are…
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Part 1: Attitude towards learning Japanese
Hi all, I am writing a series of posts on how to succeed in Japanese language learning. Part 1 is on our attitude towards learning Japanese. As some of you may know, this is my 18th year teaching Japanese. I have seen many students, those who are really serious in learning Japanese and those who…
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N5文法：「に」と「で」の違い (N5 Grammar: Difference between に and で)
皆さん、 おはようございます。 (Good morning everyone.)今日、日本語教師養成コースのコーチからアサインメントの添削をもらいました。そのアサインメントにある質問、「に」と「で」の違いについて話しましょう。(Today, i received my correction for my teaching course assignment. There’s a question in the assignment regarding 「に」 and 「で」 which i like to talk about. ) 「に」:① 移動行為の方向を示します. 英語の「to」に大体対応します。 (Indicate a direction of a movement act. It’s similar to 「to」 in English. )② また、間接目的語の後ろにも置かれます。 (Also, it is also put after…
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N5文法：「何(なに)」と「何(なん)」,いつ「なん」を使う？いつ「なに」を使う？ (N5 Grammar: When you do use なん、 When do you use なに？)
皆さん、 こんにちは. (Good day everyone) 今日はまたN5文法の謎を解いていきます。 (Today, i will solve another mystery from N5 Grammar). いつ「なん」を使う？いつ「なに」を使う？ (When you do use なん、 When do you use なに？) １．If 「何」 is followed by 「と」、「だ」、「で」、「の」「ですか」, 「なん」 is used. ２．When you express quantifiers, e.g なんぼん、なんびき ３．When 「何」 is followed by 「も」、「が」、「を」, 「なに」 is used. The reason why 「nani」 becomes…
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Recognizing Japanese Verb Groups (Repost)
みなさん、 こんばんは。This is a repost. I have created another set of cheat sheet. Check it out below! Cheers,Can
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What’s your motivation to learn Japanese?
“What is your motivation in learning Japanese?” This is the question that Can-sensei asks whether I got stuck in my Japanese studies. I’m sure you will hear this too when you meet him for the first time. When I agreed to become his student, I know I have walked the road less travelled. After many…
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Free JLPT N2/N3 Prep Classes
Hi all, We are running FREE N2/N3 prep courses for those taking N2/N3 in Jul 2024. N2: Starting date: 17th Feb 2024 (Sat) all the way till end of Jun Time: 9am-10am N3: Starting date: April 2024 (Fri) all the way till end of Jun Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm Terms and conditions: 1) Student needs to purchase…
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明けましておめでとうございます！
みなさん、 明けましておめでとうございます！ 今年もよろしくお願いいたします。 Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued support. From staff of TLS
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