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    Past JLPT Tests

    By thomas | September 11, 2008

    The best way to prepare for the JLPT test is to take as many past JLPT tests as possible.  Some of these are sold commercially, but wouldn’t it be nice to have 17 years worth of tests to practice with?

    The place to go is 51gzw.com.

    Everything you need is right there on the front page.  The first column is level 1.  The last column is level 4.   Links to the sound files for the listening part of the tests are at the bottom of each column (red links with “MP3″ in them).  Answers are given at the end of each test.

    If you find that 51gzw’s fonts drive you crazy, you can also find past tests here.  Just manually change the test year and test level in the URL to the test you want to take.   Test papers from this site include the scripts for the listening part.

    Finally, another place to find the audio files for the listening section is here.

    Thanks to hohomichi for the tip!

    Good luck on the test!

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    13 Responses to “Past JLPT Tests”

    1. www.japansoc.com Says:
      September 11th, 2008 at 12:06 pm

      Past JLPT Tests | nihonhacks.com…

      Are you taking the JLPT this year? A great way to prepare for the test is to take past exams. Where can you find past exams, lots of them, online, for free? Read and find out!…

    2. Nick Ramsay Says:
      September 11th, 2008 at 12:29 pm

      This is the best hack ever. Thanks Thomas and hohomichi!

    3. Jon Says:
      September 11th, 2008 at 6:26 pm

      I just wanted to thank you so much! :)
      I’m not quite ready to take the level 4 yet, but I hope to soon.

    4. Tom Says:
      September 11th, 2008 at 9:13 pm

      Thanks!

    5. Mokona Says:
      September 12th, 2008 at 6:54 am

      Yup, that’s a great way to prepare for JLPT. I didn’t want to read/study all the texts I bought, so I did all the past papers. And when I figured I didn’t fail any of the past papers, I sorta stop reviewing XP

    6. Website with 17 Years of Past Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) « Kitsune’s Thoughts Says:
      September 13th, 2008 at 1:34 am

      […] Past JLPT Tests […]

    7. Nani Says:
      October 13th, 2008 at 10:33 am

      Great links! However, for esnips, aren’t there any mp3s for level 4? Mostly are for levels 1, 2 and 3. Hope you can help me out!! We barely have 2 months to go before the JLPT. :)

    8. anne Says:
      October 14th, 2008 at 10:38 am

      million thanks to you!

    9. ron Says:
      October 20th, 2008 at 5:25 pm

      Thanks for the links! They’re a great help! Only problem is I can’t find the answers. For the most recent tests on http://www.51gzw.com/ the answers don’t come up and I can’t find any answers on jlpt.biz

    10. thomas Says:
      October 20th, 2008 at 9:31 pm

      @ron: Try this link and manually change the url to the level and year you want the answers for:

      http://www.51gzw.com/ztdaan/jplt1/2006.htm

    11. ron Says:
      October 21st, 2008 at 1:53 pm

      thanks, thomas. I’d found that one. Unfortunately, the next level 1 answer sheet that comes up after that isn’t until 2000. I was hoping to find answers to the most recent tests.

    12. ron Says:
      October 21st, 2008 at 5:29 pm

      Got em!
      http://www.cirhomepage.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1964

      (registration is free. takes like 2 seconds)

    13. shishi Says:
      November 7th, 2008 at 9:41 am

      Thanks for your tips. But why cant I open the audio file on this website for the listening part ? Can anyone help me ?
      Thank you !

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