This thread is for the discussion of the language, culture, travel, daily life, etc. of Japan. Let's tark at randam in Japanese and English. Take it easy!
Upper-intermediate Level: The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations, and in a variety of circumstances to a certain degree. Reading
One is able to read materials written clearly on a variety of topics, such as articles and commentaries in newspapers and magazines as well as simple critiques, and comprehend their contents. One is also able to read written materials on general topics and follow their narratives as well as understand the intent of the writers.
Listening
One is able to comprehend orally presented materials such as coherent conversations and news reports, spoken at nearly natural speed in everyday situations as well as in a variety of settings, and is able to follow their ideas and comprehend their contents. One is also able to understand the relationships among the people involved and the essential points of the presented materials.
Tyler Kelly
Sample question:
この黒い種がどんな花が咲くのだろうか。
種 is: 1.だね 2.たね 3.じゅ 4.しゅ
Wyatt Wilson
>この黒い種"が" なんか変…(´・ω・`)
Jack Williams
what would be the point of a native japanese person taking the exam
>oh herro famiry! tadaima >herro honorabo papa! What did you du tudei >I passed the proficiensenensy exam! Now I get job at rocar heavy industry konsaan >banzai! banzai!
Justin Collins
ごめん、ミスしちゃた。 この黒い種からどんな花が咲くのだろうか*
Joshua King
I'm not native Japanese, I just live and work here
It's not meant for native speakers, the same way the TOEFL isn't for native English speakers
Ayden Torres
なるほど
Cooper Parker
i took the cambridge english exam despite being a native english speaker too desu school paid for it >tfw they made me take english classes in dutch high school
oh man you work there? what do you do
Eli Martin
then refer to
Julian Peterson
I'm a foreign exchange coordinator, I help bring middle school students from America over to Japan for study periods and vice versa! It's given me a lot of opportunity to practice
Nicholas Brown
I'm not sure why you're mad but then again this is Sup Forums and everyone is always mad so I'll live
Kevin Rivera
sounds cool
do you require language qualification for those who wanna go japan or usa?
Carson Perez
Usually no! Most middle schoolers don't really have that advanced a level so we don't make it a strict requirement. However, we encourage them to study and try to use it while they're here, especially when they're staying with host families.
Jackson Ross
that sounds fun isn't it expensive though?
Liam Ramirez
How can I come to Japan and attend middle school?
I'm 28 btw
Chase Campbell
oh yeah same is this a possibility? ill try me best to get good grades i swear