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Guides for Filipinos learning Japanese: JLPT N5, N4 and N3, JFT-Basic, and working in Japan.
How to Pass the JLPT N5: A Study Plan for Filipino Learners
A practical JLPT N5 study plan for Filipinos: what is on the test, how much vocabulary and kanji you need, a 12-week schedule, and the mistakes that make beginners fail.
Read article →JFT-Basic Reviewer for Filipinos: Test Format, Passing Score and Study Tips
Everything Filipinos need to know about the JFT-Basic (Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese): the four sections, the A2 passing score, how it connects to SSW jobs in Japan, and how to review.
Read article →Do You Need JLPT N4 to Work in Japan? A Guide for Filipino SSW Applicants
Why JLPT N4 (or JFT-Basic) matters for Filipinos applying for Specified Skilled Worker jobs in Japan, what N4 covers compared with N5, and how long it takes to reach it.
Read article →How to Learn Japanese Online in the Philippines: A Beginner's Roadmap
A step-by-step roadmap for Filipinos who want to learn Japanese online: hiragana and katakana, choosing a class, daily habits, and when to take the JLPT or JFT-Basic.
Read article →Not sure where to start?
Take our free 15-minute Japanese level test and find out if you should start at N5, N4 or N3. J&R teaches live online classes explained in English, Japanese and Filipino.