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  • Jan. 22nd, 2009 at 1:23 PM
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I just found out that the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) is going to change from 4 levels to 5 as of next year, to address the level gap between Level 2 and 3. Which means that MY JLPT certificate may end up being obsolete. Which it is, I know- I took it years ago and I know I'm a lot more proficient now. But it costs 4000 yen to take the stupid thing. Sigh. Just when I was feeling nice and complacent. I don't wanna break out the kanji books... /whine

www.jees.or.jp/jlpt/en/index.htm

And because I feel it deserves a mention, here's a link to Obama's Inauguration. There's actually an English textbook in Japan based on his speeches- and it's the current runaway bestseller at amazon and in bookshops. The Democratic Party (perennial losers to the Liberals here) has apparently been studying it like crazy. However, from reading "The Audacity of Hope," I think it's more than just Obama's oratory skill- his writing is persuasive and eloquent, never pointing fingers or assigning blame. There's a lot to be said for a politician who tries to win his arguments without having to resort to mudslinging.
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[info]knightlineninja wrote:
Jan. 22nd, 2009 10:54 am (UTC)
Gosh, serious fingers crossed that the qualification doesn't become obsolete!

Waa, Obama just owns at the moment!
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[info]nrgburst wrote:
Jan. 22nd, 2009 12:43 pm (UTC)
You know, if it does I will just consider it a kick in the ass to take the next test already!
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[info]d_angel wrote:
Jan. 22nd, 2009 01:51 pm (UTC)
I'd heard from my Japanese teacher about the changes to the JLPT. She also said the the levels are going to be slightly raised overall. So basically, the JLPT 1 is going to be even harder than it's already been for the past few years. The same applies to all levels.

Joy. They're out for our blood. X____X

DA
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[info]nrgburst wrote:
Jan. 23rd, 2009 03:21 am (UTC)
Yup. I read this on the website. I say: Bring it on!
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[info]pct_rabbit wrote:
Jan. 22nd, 2009 11:26 pm (UTC)
I love Obama and the way he talks <3

In the papers here, I've been noticing a lot of letters to the editor saying "What has Obama done? Nothing! Same old!" and It's like...c'mon, barely any time has passed, really.

Anywho, many tears of joy were surely shed when he became the next President. Finally, Bush is gone~!
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[info]nrgburst wrote:
Jan. 23rd, 2009 03:20 am (UTC)
I hear ya. I actually felt hopeful when he won the election. And since he's been in charge for all of a couple of days, it's really shocking that he hasn't made any changes yet! *rolls eyes*
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