How I Passed JLPT N2 in 17 mos. using only 3 Apps!

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Sharing my strategy for passing the JLPT N2 after studying for only 17 months.
0:00 3 Apps to pass the N2 in 17 months
0:17 Why take N2
0:57 My Japanese study history
2:52 What I did not use for studying and why
5:22 What Apps I Used
5:40 Udemy (How it works, why I like it, how to get it)
9:39 Anki App (How it works, why I like it, how to get it)
11:09 JapanesePod (How it works, why I like it, how to get it)
For more tips and guides about traveling and living in Japan, be sure to subscribe to this channel and bookmark my website: thatjapanlife.com/
Link to Attain Corp. Udemy Courses:
N5: www.udemy.com/course/japanese...
N4: www.udemy.com/course/japanese...
N3: www.udemy.com/course/japanese...
N2: www.udemy.com/course/japanese...
N1: www.udemy.com/course/japanese...
Link to AnkiApp Flashcards:
Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/ankiapp...
Link to Innovative Language:
Website: www.japanesepod101.com/
App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/innovat...
Play Store: play.google.com/store/apps/de...

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@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

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@javierzapanacaceres2933 3 жыл бұрын

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@Ariadne1026 3 жыл бұрын

I'm currently taking Japanese lessons. I have Japanese relatives and I like anime but I'm still having a hard time with my studies, especially with the particles and Kanji. I hope to be on your level someday 😊 Love your English btw, it's flawless.

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much and good luck with studying Japanese. Ganbatte!

@mainichibenkyou2964 2 жыл бұрын

I was curious how you were able to pass the exam with the Udemy course. It looks like there are about 800 N2 words on the Udemy course, but the 新完全マスター単語 has 2500 'official' words for N2. Also, I've read that the grammar from the Udemy course covers about 70% of the grammar in the 新完全マスター文法. Did you often come across grammar and words that you didn't know, or did you feel like the course covered everything? Thanks!

@ThatJapanLife 2 жыл бұрын

There were not that many ‘core’ words, but whenever I come across a word that wasn’t familiar to me, I took it upon myself to look it up and understand it. So, I was definitely able to learn more vocabulary 😊 As for the grammar, I haven’t really tries the 完全マスター book and only used the Udemy course (and other resources I discusses in the video).

@mkmcdowell4648 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell us what lessons were your favorites from japanesepod101? Did you follow a certain path or just pick random lessons? Thanks!

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Every now and thenI like to wander around the site, to be honest. But for my ‘main’ lessons, I like to follow their ‘curated learning paths’. Like, they have a curated path for ‘JLPT N2 Master Course’ and such.

@wildblumekiki9353 3 жыл бұрын

Seeing how fast you improved really motivates me to be consistent with my studying as well 🤩 After my masters degree (so in 3 years) I want to work in Japan, so I was afraid of not being able to achieve a high enough level. Could you maybe also share, how you found your job and why they didn’t require you to have JLPT N2?

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck on studying Japanese! I’m sure you’d be able to achieve N2 or higher in a couple of years as well. I had an English-teaching job and most (if not all) English-teaching jobs in Japan don’t really require any Japanese proficiency that’s why it’s the most popular field for foreigners who want to live here.

@ChristopherMbelani 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I knew of Jpod and AnkiApp but never heard of the Udemy course. I’ve tried it and it’s really solid and I find it super effective not just for preparing for N2 but for studying Japanese overall- many of the phrases they teach are commonly used so huge thanks for that. I’m currently halfway to completing it. One question though, with Jpod, which section did you focus on in terms of N2 preparation? There are so many so it’s difficult to identify which episode to focus on for N2 preparation. Would love to hear your thoughts on this.

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I’m glad you’r enjoying your Udemy Course. As for JPod, when I was studying for N2, I focused on their Intermediate- Upper Intermediate Lessons. Good luck!

@ChristopherMbelani 3 жыл бұрын

ThatJapanLife Thank you so much for replying. Noted with thanks 🙏🏽

@julioharvent8984 3 ай бұрын

How do you pay for the japanesepod101 basic subscription?

@thatPEARL 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! It's really helpful! I have a question, do you think it's possible for me to pass N2 this December? I passed N4 last year(December test) and i was going to take N3 last July but it was canceled. I started my N3 lessons properly for almost 2 months now and i'm halfway done with Kanji and grammar. Listening has always been my strength, so i'm not really concerned about that. (I also took lots of N3 listening tests and most of the time, i almost aced it.) I study and speak the language every day, but i guess i just want to hear an opinion from someone who already passed N2. 😅 I hope to hear from you soon!

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

thatPEARLパール wow. Sounds like you’re ready to ace N2. I’d say you’re far more prepared than I was 😁 so no reason to not go for N2 this December. Good luck!

@thatPEARL 3 жыл бұрын

ThatJapanLife thank you so much for your reply! 😭❤️ Actually my boyfriend(who's Japanese) told me to try for N2 this year, but i always have this fear of failing. I'm scared that maybe i'm too confident?? But anyway, thank you so much! I'll try my best to prepare for the test! 😊

@Emerardo 2 жыл бұрын

17 months is incredible

@kentadran 2 жыл бұрын

I have minna no nihongo book and keep on self studying it until I get bored then pass my time to duonlingo to make the learning more entertaining and fun. Despite all of it I watch nursery videos on youtube all about nihongo and yeah! Keep on baby steps not on jumping to bigger heights you just gotta fall immediately.

@ThatJapanLife 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@rdj3054 Жыл бұрын

I want some help should I give the name as per the resident card or should I give the name as it is in the passport

@ryvlaw 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting method. Right now I‘m somewhere around n3 but I guess there are some pointa of n4 or some kanji that I did nor master yet. Will n5 and n4 stuff reappear in n3 so I can catch up on stuff that I’m not super comfortable yet or Should I start with a lower level? Thanks talking about udemy

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

Ryv Law I Band rockt KZfaq hi. Yes, taking a certain level means that stuff from levels below it will be part of the test. But I say, just take N3. You can review N5 and N4 stuff while studying for it anyway.

@ryvlaw 4 жыл бұрын

ThatJapanLife I meant if I automatically will relearn n4 and n5 stuff in n3 udemy course

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, my bad. No, unfortunately this Udemy course only focuses on the additional stuff for N3.

@omkarkudalkar4621 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being so authentic, to tell us app arey they free or paid...?

@japonesdesdecasa5259 4 жыл бұрын

I actually knew the last two but not Udemy and after having a quick look I have to say that I found it amazing. They have plenty of stuff but as you say not that much to become even boring or so. It seems a bit high price but if you compare it in how many books you need to get to complement that course it then makes more sense and probs it's even cheaper so just wanted to thank you for the information. I have passed the N3 last December so I am now aiming for the N2. Have a nice day

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

Kosensei JLPT glad you found it useful! I really did find their courses well-organized. I wish you good luck with the N2. I’m aiming for the N1 next and will be sure to share anything I find useful!

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

Also, UDEMY offers cheaper prices every now and then. It would be awesome if you could chance on one!

@japonesdesdecasa5259 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThatJapanLife Yes I will keep an eye on the course to see if it goes cheaper :D

@renni9813 4 жыл бұрын

They have sales all the time, for like 10 dollars.

@azenithnicoledangatag3541 3 жыл бұрын

Great help❤️ what should I search in anki app for me to have flashcards related to n5-n1 for studying?

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help. I usually jlpt n5, jlpt n1 etc 🙂

@sarabiamichael06 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for these helpful tips! I'm just curious, i'm thinking of investing through Japanese tutorial centers here in the Philippines and since it's pandemic time, it's mostly gonna be online sessions.... so I'm thinking if it would be worth a shot of actually just spending through paid apps rather than enrolling on expensive japanese tutorial centers which would still be online anyway... What are your thoughts on this?

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Michael Angelo Sarabia hi. I personally have never went to an actual Japanese tutorial center even in the Philippines and can’t speak about the quality of the teaching materials and instructors of the center you are planning on going to. However, I did come close to enrolling myself in a center once. I went to inquire about their service and received an orientation during which I learned that the material they are going to use is not their own but the Minna No Nihongo Series. I thought to myself - I can get my own copies of the book (online, for free even) and the book is not really hard to navigate even if you are a beginner. So, I decided not to go. If your tutorial center is anything like the one I went to and I were in your situation, I’d probably stick with the apps. Good luck!

@sarabiamichael06 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThatJapanLife Thank you! Really appreciate your thoughts about this topic! I was able to find PDF and self learning materials via the internet, but it's really not as interactive and as convenient as the apps you are using.. I'm also trying to gauge my motivation on doing self learning vs guided learning with having an instructor/teacher.. Maybe it really depends also with what kind of learner a person is.. Anyway it's still very interesting and compelling to me to have your method tried out on subscribing with the apps.. I guess i'll try to give it a go Thank you very much!

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Michael Angelo Sarabia hope it’ll be as effective for you as it was for me!

@Tendertofu Жыл бұрын

Hi thanks much for sharing your experience. Is it correct that it took you zero proficiency level to N4 in 9 months (Feb 2017 to Dec 2017)? If a student had zero background in Japanese language, would it be possible to pass N4 with same length of study of 9 months? What apps among the 3 would you recommend to pass N4 as quickly as possible

@ThatJapanLife 4 ай бұрын

N4 is really more about the basics and most common. I would still recommend all three, but if you really want to choose and also would not like to pay for the subscription at this time, I think you can forego JapanesePod because the listening part for N4 is slowed down (not natural pace) and I think there are free practice listening materials even on youtube

@omarcarter9903 4 жыл бұрын

I love your video. What program did you use to add the graphics in your video?

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

Omar Carter hi, thank you. I use movavi - most of the effects on this video were part of their ‘vlogger set’ which I purchased on top of the movavi software itself.

@Myra_lolaa 3 жыл бұрын

Hey sis! I wanna know something... Like Udemy and innovative language 101 are kind of similar, I mean both offers online courses and lessons... So if I have to choose one out of these two... Which will you recommend more?

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

If you're looking to improve your Japanese in general, definitely go for Innovative Language because you will get a lot more out of it. However, if you are looking for a focused JLPT study resource, the Udemy course is a better fit.

@lethaldj13 4 жыл бұрын

holy crap 17 months! are you full time studying ? it was hard for me to keep the momentum of studying because i have a day job its been like 2 yrs of mild study for me and I was only able to pass N5 ( I tried N4 but i failed )

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

not at all. I, too, was working full-time and couldn’t spend more than an hour or two a day. Maybe you can try the study method I outlined in this video. Hopefully it will work as well for you as it did for me

@javierzapanacaceres2933 3 жыл бұрын

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@sonysanjaya3528 3 жыл бұрын

so what month are you seriously to studying japanese? it's February until July 2018 right? I'm a student of college and I have a lot of free time like I can spent 2-3 hours for a day did you think that I can took N2 for one year ? please give your advice pls 🙏

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

2-3 hours a day is great. I think you can really use that to pass N2. Every learner is different but for me, repetition is key so if I were you, I would make a schedule to finish studying all my materials within 3 months for example and then repeat studying that 4 times within the year

@sonysanjaya3528 3 жыл бұрын

yeah but I can't focus to material like for every ten minutes I'm scrolling Instagram or youtube 😂😂 so that you mean you recommended me to take lesson from zero to N2 for 3 months? and repeat it 4 times? btw JLPT held on July must I take N5/ N4 ? I don't know how to start my study btw I'm studying hiragana and katakana now but after this idk how to start should I start to N5 or what? sorry for my bad english 😂

@amjithkhan.s1436 4 жыл бұрын

Is it okay if I use attain Corp. And Anki app and not Japanesepod 101 can I achieve jlpt

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

Amjith Khan. S it could work. I used Japanesepod mainly for improving my listening because I didn’t work or live in an environment where Japanese is spoken on a daily basis so if that’s not an issue for you, it really could work.

@nikkiboehm1 3 жыл бұрын

Would you say the course itself was enough to pass? Kinda have 14 days left so thinking of doing this for a speed review. I'm already a bit familiar with the grammar but have the feeling that studying with the JLPT books doesn't really help 😨

@nikkiboehm1 3 жыл бұрын

I'm having especially issues with the grammar and the vocabulary part. Reading and listening should be ok😅

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

I guess if you're willing to do the hard work and really focus and absorb the entire material, it could work.

@mooreryo 4 жыл бұрын

Did you start this from NO knowledge of Japanese? Do you think I can use this method to get to N2 as a complete beginner?

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

hi. As stated in the video, wasn't really a complete beginner but too low that I couldn't even pass the N5 level.

@Shirohebii 3 жыл бұрын

I have some questions and some you don’t mind to reply mine. Is it possible for someone who is self studying to take the JLPT test? Because my university don’t provided japanese language class (but there are other language classes that available) . So, I’ve been self studying by myself and since I’ve been thinking on taking the JLPT test but on the JLPT exam applications, there’s a question asking where is the institutions I’m learning the Japanese Language. Since, I don’t signed up for an official education, will they approved me to sit for the JLPT exam?

@simondrozario 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, hope you don't mind if i chime in here. Yeh, it's totally fine to apply without stating that information. I presume its just information for their analytics. I signed up today without providing that information :)

@Shirohebii 3 жыл бұрын

Simon heyy thank you for that info! And goodluck for your JLPT exam!! Fighting!

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

yeah, Simon is totally right. It's just fine. I think that's also probably for their affiliate programs with the learning institutions and such.

@Shirohebii 3 жыл бұрын

ThatJapanLife I see, I was so worried that I can’t take the test if I skip that part in the registration paper. Thank youuu!!!

@koushikkantisaha187 Жыл бұрын

Using these 3 apps I managed to pass my N2 this year. I am a full time university student. It took me only 4 months. Thank you so much for recommending this pathway. How are you doing these days? N1 prep?

@ThatJapanLife Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh!! So happy to hear this! Congratulations. N1 prep is not going very well 😭😭😭 wayyy too busy with work and with being a mom these days. But the N1 dream is still there and I’ll be sure to share if I hit a groove and find a nice way for studying despite a busy schedule.

@Gankoittetsu 6 ай бұрын

I'm also self studying and i didn't use any of that books 🤣 before studying japanese, i always watch anime but after i started studying japanese, i realized watching anime is not gonna help you learn Japanese because their phrases are more casual and not usually used in real life japanese.. I switched to watching Japanese reality shows and dramas and it helped me a lot..

@ThatJapanLife 5 ай бұрын

Great strategy! Good luck on your studies!

@Gankoittetsu 5 ай бұрын

@@ThatJapanLife Thank you so much 😍

@dreamysenpai 3 жыл бұрын

How did you study Kanji? There's no kanji videos in Udemy 🥺

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I used the other app mentioned - Anki. The vocabulary list on the Udemy Course also helped with familiarizing myself with the kanjis used in the words.

@matane2465 3 жыл бұрын

I find Obenkyo useful for studying hiragana katakana and Kanji. Memrise is also good for studying languages.

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. I’m hoping to take the N1 this year and maybe I’ll check these out. See if they would work for me.

@mryoh7 3 жыл бұрын

Please let me speak TagLish/CebLish 😃 Hopefully, I can take the exam since Half Japanese pa naman ako and I'm living here in Japan since 2012 but I used to go back Philippines a total of 2 years. I would like to ask that "will this strategy be useful for this JLPT 2021 especially pandemic"?

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Kaya ra kaayu na especially since you live here so you have more chances of practically applying the language. As for it being a time of pandemic, I don't think it makes a difference to these study methods and I believe they would still be effective. Good luck sa test!

@dreamysenpai 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any rule like... You can only take N3 test if you pass N5 and n4?

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

no such rule. you can take any level you want :)

@dreamysenpai 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThatJapanLife ayy!! Thank you ❤️🙂

@tokkigifs 3 жыл бұрын

hi! do you think its necessary to take exams for n5-n3 or do you think it’s best to just work till n2 to take the n2 test ?? could you skip a test

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Honestly, I’m all for just working until you get to the level you want to reach. However, some merits of taking the lower level tests are that it gives you an idea as to what the test really is like and sort of helps you gauge your actual proficiency. So if you’re planning to take the N2, I’d say maybe take the lower level test (maybe N3) at least once.

@user-zc1wv4id7w 3 жыл бұрын

Anki din gamit ko and maganda talaga para ma familiarize Kanji and ma sa ulo ang vocabularies. problem ko lang I cant write N3 and up na kanji but I can read and understand the characters. lol planning to take n2. but im not confident sa reading comprehension.

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Ganbarre!

@jeanlawrencemurakami1236 Жыл бұрын

Even have N1 level and don’t work hard here cannot survive the expensive cost of living here, much better study about business.😊

@aud9851 2 жыл бұрын

Audiovisual learners, here, here!

@happybattle26 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ma'am. I will use your video as my reference to my JLPT journey. Planning to take N3 next year. Hoping to pass the exam. MANIFESTING!!!

@ThatJapanLife Жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

@depressedteadepressoespres186 3 жыл бұрын

It’s actually good that you didn’t use anime because a lot of it doesn’t have actuate run of the mill Japanese. Which makes sense since when has a cartoon ever really had “normal” dialogue? Cartoons aren’t really meant to be real all the time, after all. Although I will say that there’re some that’re it is best to just avoid using anime for learning Japanese :3

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, some people do say better avoid it. Guess I’m lucky I didn’t have to go through that dilemma while studying 😅

@muhammadomarfaruq45 3 жыл бұрын

Please help me out ... have you any apps for n5 ans n4 pls pls

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! You can use the very same resources mentioned in this video but just make sure that you use the N5 and N4 levels instead of the n2.

@preetisingh-yr8df 3 жыл бұрын

i want to request to give ideas of how to be fluent and speak japanese like native 🙏

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Quite hesitant coz my Japanese is not perfect either but I’ll give it a try :)

@preetisingh-yr8df 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThatJapanLife thank you!

@marajhenramirez6684 3 жыл бұрын

What did you purchased in udemy?

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Courses by Attain Corp. 🙂

@amjithkhan.s1436 4 жыл бұрын

Hey had one doubt From where did you study kanji

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

Amjith Khan. S i used the anki app and also from the udemy lessons

@amjithkhan.s1436 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThatJapanLifeWhich udemy courses

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

Amjith Khan. S the one from attain corp

@amjithkhan.s1436 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThatJapanLifeNo that is not what I meant I asked which course (name) Does this come included in their jlpt courses

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

Amjith Khan. S yes, I just use the vocab section of their course to learn new kanjj.

@aadhiablink9469 4 жыл бұрын

13...thq

@arbietv 4 жыл бұрын

Hi,Jill!

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, Miss Arbie🤗

@arbietv 4 жыл бұрын

ThatJapanLife Thank you,Jill sa reply! Kakaumpisa ko pa lang mag KZfaq. Kakatuwa ka.

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

Ako din po bago lang. Very nice yung contents nyo educational. Nice to see another filipina vlog about Japanese :) will surely subscribe.

@arbietv 4 жыл бұрын

@@ThatJapanLife I would love to connect and meet you personally as well na makilala ka ng iba pa naming friends on my circle. oyasumi for now. Salamat

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

@@arbietv wow! let's do it! matagal na akong nagtra-try to build more connections within the Filipino community here ❤️❤️ salamat 🙏🙏

@Anna-bm3oe 4 жыл бұрын

I have 6 months to study xD!

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck! I’m sure you’ll do just fine! 👊🏼

@user-kn2ls1bl1s 4 жыл бұрын

@M560M 3 жыл бұрын

Wait so you went from N5 to n2 in only 17 months ?!

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Not even N5. 😅

@M560M 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThatJapanLife oh wow ! Thats amazing _ did the video course on udemy teach you everything you needed for n5 including kanji and the. You just had to practice what you were taught or was kanji not included in those videos ? Thanks :)

@M560M 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThatJapanLife also is this not the exact same course by the same company but they’ve uploaded it on KZfaq , ?kzfaq.info/sun/PL8dhMOKO4oIfIe7XxG0sRUe4wv5YOZOXe

@ThatJapanLife 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow!! I didn’t know they uploaded their materials on YT. I have never tried their N5 material but from what I can see on the channel, it seems to be the complete content! That’s great! No need to buy the course anymore! There’s o specific Kanji lesson but I was able to study it using the Vocabulary introduced. Also, personally, I liked to use Anki App for Kanji familiarization. Good luck!

@cldoctor7097 3 жыл бұрын

@@M560M Whoa. Thanks! 😂

@rajeshgauchan 4 жыл бұрын

I’m using Udemy... I get sleepy! It’s too long! Isn’t it !

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

rajesh gauchan yeah, I agree. What I did was I wouldn’t finish the lessons in one go. I’d go through 1 lesson for a week or a couple of days for example. It wouldn’t feel as heavy but since there are only 10-15 lessons, even if I spent a week on each, it would still give me a chance to repeat the lessons in the course of a few months

@rajeshgauchan 4 жыл бұрын

ThatJapanLife thanks for the reply. Thought Celebrity never replies .... Actually I don’t have much time. What would you suggest in this situation!!

@ThatJapanLife 4 жыл бұрын

rajesh gauchan far from being celebrity lol. But in that case, it would probably be a quick fix if you just focus on the grammar points introduced and not focus on each example given. Familiarize yourself with all the grammar rules and then supplement with Anki App for Vocabs and Kanji. Of course, I haven’t tried this method and can’t really speak about its effectiveness.