Post-test quietude

Hi all!

So last Sunday the Japanese Language Proficiency Test was again administered in various locations around the world, and I know that many Speedanki users participated as well. お疲れ様です！

There was a big spike in activity at Speedanki during the days preceding the test, especially on the last day, Saturday. Looks like a lot of people indulged in some last-minute cramming! ^_~

Speedanki activity spiked before the December 6 JLPT test

Now we’re living in a post-test quiet phase, as people who studied hard for the test are taking a well-deserved break. User activity and site visits will probably start picking up again in the Spring in anticipation of the next test, which will be held on Sunday, 4 July 2010.

The next test will follow a new design, with five levels instead of four. You can read Japan Foundation’s announcement and have a look at some sample questions and materials here. I will blog more about this change and how it affects Speedanki studies at a later date (short version: you can prepare for the new test using existing Speedanki word lists).