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I don't think JLPT is granular enough to be a gauge of progress. It's only really useful to show to institutions that ask for it (implying N3 to N5 are mostly u

I don't think JLPT is granular enough to be a gauge of progress. It's only really useful to show to institutions that ask for it (implying N3 to N5 are mostly useless).

jalapenos 4y ago
The progress does feel more real though, which motivates. To a large extent even an N1 is useless too for practical uses. It doesn't cover production so employers etc are more concerned with interview performance anyway. But it's psychologically validating. I have a friend who has N1 and who still just works as an English teacher, so it's not like it suddenly opens lucrative doors. Also the N5 is a requirement for some student visas I believe.